From the Library to the Laboratory
Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 89
Set of books on screws, fasteners, and machining.
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
Set of 6 books on screws, fasteners, and machining, 19th and 20th century. With Screw Threads slide rule.
Books include: LODGE, Oliver, Elementary Mechanics (1888); BRITANNIA COMPANY, Screws and Screw-Making (circa 1891); NICHOLSON, Peter, The Mechanic's Companion (1859); PALMER, Frank,, Tool Steel Simplified (1937); SOUTH BEND LATHE, How to Run a Lathe (1966); COX, Jacob Dolson, Building an American Industry (1951).
With circular slide rule published by Lufkin Tools for U.S. Standard Screw Threads, 1935.
Fair to poor. Toning throughout each book, with slight foxing. Cover of BRITANNIA COMPANY scuffed, stained, and rubbed. SOUTH BEND LATHE warped from humidity. NICHOLSON front board detached, significant toning, and slight foxing throughout. Front flyleaves also detached.
Books include: LODGE, Oliver, Elementary Mechanics (1888); BRITANNIA COMPANY, Screws and Screw-Making (circa 1891); NICHOLSON, Peter, The Mechanic's Companion (1859); PALMER, Frank,, Tool Steel Simplified (1937); SOUTH BEND LATHE, How to Run a Lathe (1966); COX, Jacob Dolson, Building an American Industry (1951).
With circular slide rule published by Lufkin Tools for U.S. Standard Screw Threads, 1935.
Condition
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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.
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