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[BAILEY, William (fl. 1770)]. One Hundred and Six Copper Plates of Mechanical Machines, and Implements of Husbandry, approved and adopted by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce. Edited by Alexander Mabyn Bailey. London: Benjamim [sic] White, 1782.
2 volumes in one, 2° (384 x 258mm). 106 engraved plates, 8 folding. (Some browning and spotting, occasional offsetting.) Contemporary mottled calf, flat gilt spine (some small, neat repairs, covers slightly scuffed).
Second edition. First published in 1772 as The Advancement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, this work assembles together a fascinating group of new machines sponsored by the Society; including several uses of wind power, they are primarily intended to aid agriculture and manufacturing. The dedication to the king is signed by William Bailey. Lowndes p. 99 (first edition).
2 volumes in one, 2° (384 x 258mm). 106 engraved plates, 8 folding. (Some browning and spotting, occasional offsetting.) Contemporary mottled calf, flat gilt spine (some small, neat repairs, covers slightly scuffed).
Second edition. First published in 1772 as The Advancement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, this work assembles together a fascinating group of new machines sponsored by the Society; including several uses of wind power, they are primarily intended to aid agriculture and manufacturing. The dedication to the king is signed by William Bailey. Lowndes p. 99 (first edition).
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