AIR BRAKE DISEASES. THEIR CAUSES, SYMPTOMS AND CURE.; A Revision of "Diseases of the Air Brake System" by the Same Author To Which Has Been Added A Few Introductory Pages on the Principle of the Automatic Brake and an Appendix on the Air Signal
Chicago: The W. F. Hall Printing Company, 1899. Ninth Thousand. 127 pp. SIGNED/INSCRIBED by the Author in ink on the front free endpaper: "Apr. 17-99-129 Mr. G. B. Harris.- Compliments of the author / Paul Synnestvedt". Profusley illustrated throughout from technical drawings of train parts. Dark red cloth with gilt titling. 5 1/4" x 7 1/2". A complete, well-illustrated dissertation on the "diseases" of train braking systems. Valuable historic information for train engineers and enthusiasts. A Very Good Plus or better copy (A bit rubbed from handling; toned endpapers; small hinge openings), now in a custom clear mylar protective jacket. Seldom seen in the original. ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address. Very Good Plus / Custom Clear Mylar. Item #2518
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