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Old 5th February 2018, 02:03 PM
MARK RIGG MARK RIGG is offline
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Full Name: MARK RIGG
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Default Steam and machine tool books

Downsizing my book collection : -

`` ROAD LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY JOURNAL ``

8 Complete years : VOL 60 ( 2007 ) to VOL 67 - less Issue No. 4 ( 2014 )

In mint condition . A fascinating collection of historical information on Traction Engines . Very well illustrated .

£ 18 per year + packing and postage.

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Of similar interest :

`` STEAM BOATS AND MODERN STEAM LAUNCHES `` - edited by Bill Durham . Well illustrated .

for 1961 - 1962 - 1963 - 3 years bound in I volume.

A lot of practical information on small marine steam engines , boilers and boats ( NOT models ) .

In nice clean condition .

£ 20 + Packing and postage £ 5 .

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Early machine tool interest, such as would be used to manufacture Traction Engines and similar in period.

`` MACHINE TOOLS `` by James Weir French 1911 Volume 1 only ( of 2 )

This is a large size book - many large illustrations and drawings of machine tools ( lathes , boring mills etc )

In really nice condition. Decorative covers in good condition . Interior pages un- marked . Complete with fold-up sectioned models of various machine tools.

If you are interested in machine tools in use before WW 1 - it is all here .

£ 30 + Packing and postage £ 7 .
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For any further information PM me or call 01746 761289

MARK RIGG
BRIDGNORTH
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