Description: Click here to see our other books! Worcesteriana: affording historical, biographical, and other notices relating to Edward Somerset, sixth earl and second Marquis of Worcester, inventor of the steam engine; and his immediate family connections. Henry Dircks 1866 Bernard Quaritch : London 9" by 6" xvi [1], 2-271, 13 SUMMARY A scarce biography of the seventeenth century nobleman and inventor, Edward Somerset. Limited Edition,Rebound,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A scarce work, here in its first edition, this is number 47 of only one hundred copies printed.A biographical work on Edward Somerset, the second Marquis of Worcester, a seventeenth century nobleman, known for his work 'The Century of Inventions' which detailed more than 100 inventions, including a device which would have been one of the earliest steam engines. This was called the 'Water-commanding Engine' constructed from the barrel of a cannon.This is the work of Henry Dircks, an English engineer. He became a practical engineer, conducting railway, canal, and mining works, before progressing to the role of consulting engineer. He continued to investigate technologies and invent new devices, taking out several patents between 1840 and 1857.With thirteen pages of advertisements of further works from the author, including critics responses to another work he published on the second Marquis of Worcester, the year previously. CONDITION Rebound, with the original cloth boards restored, and original back strip laid down. Bumped to extremities. Some loss to original back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Marks to title page. Pages otherwise clean and bright. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Biography and Autobiography
Publisher: Bernard Quaritch
Author: Henry Dircks
Binding: Cloth
Subject: Engineering & Technology
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: None
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1866
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
