Gas, Gasoline and Oil Engines by Collins, A. Frederick - 1919

London: The Richards Press, 1928. 260pp. Quarto. Six coloured plates (from paintings by the author) and 276 b/w illusts. Appendix and index. Top edge gilt. Original blue cloth with gilt titling on the spine and gilt titling and gilt steamship decoration on upper board. Spine very slightly sunned. Rare. *"In 1831 the Sophia Jane, 256 gross tonnage and 50h.p., created great excitement as the first steamship to enter Sydney Harbour. From this it is a far cry to the present epoch of great floating palaces, with wondrous engines, measuring their tonnage and horse-power by scores of thousands, and able, through the marvel of Wireless, to keep in touch with the world on the most distant courses" (from the foreword by Sir Granville Ryrie, High Commissioner for Australia.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine.

Chapman and Hall. London. 1930. FIRST U. K. EDITION. 8vo. (8.4 x 6 inches). Illustrated throughout with photos, portraits and diagrams. A fine copy in a fine early binding of half brown diced calf possibly bound by, J. C. Wilbee, publisher and bookseller to Harrow school, and with a Harrow School label on the front pastedown endpaper. Spine with raised bands, each with gilt piping. Compartments ruled, lettered and fully decorated in gilt, including the Harrow crossed arrows symbol in two compartments. Brown cloth on boards. Top edge gilt. Marbled endpapers. Overall a fine, beautifully bound, copy.

Philadelphia: William W. Woodward, 1806. Hardcover. Very Good -. This American Edition, printed from the last London edition, edited by William James, mathematical instrument maker, is carefully revised and corrected, by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematicks, and Teacher of Natural Philosophy, in the University of Pennsylvania." 508 p., 10 folded leaves of engraved plates; 22 cm. Contemporary full calf with modern tissue joint repair; gilt-tooled decoration on spine. This volume includes lectures on optics, vision, telescopies and miscroscopes, areas of the author's specialization. The 10 plates all illustrate aspects of optics. In Very Good- Condition: lacking original spine label; tissue repair of joints and hinges; faint dampstain along lower edge of a few plates; plate IV has a separation of 2 cm. from upper edge along a fold, and plate X one of 3 cm.; some foxing on plates; otherwise, clean and tight.

PSA-AUTHENTICATED! DOUBLE-SIGNED BY JAMES AND ELIZABETH WATSON! The Watsons' signatures have been professionally authenticated by PSA and includes their official COA. A lovely first edition in almost-as-new condition inside and out. Very scarce double-signed and especially certified. International shipping will incur a very substantail additional charge. Signed by author.

Crown Archetype, 2009. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6x1x9. Signed. SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN for the Smithsonian Institution (sticker attached). A lovely 2nd printing in near fine condition inside and out. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Expedited and international shipping are welcome. Signed by author.

Philadelphia: William W. Woodward, 1806. Hardcover. Very Good -. This American Edition, printed from the last London edition, edited by William James, mathematical instrument maker, is carefully revised and corrected, by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematicks, and Teacher of Natural Philosophy, in the University of Pennsylvania." 508 p., 10 folded leaves of engraved plates; 22 cm. Contemporary full calf with modern tissue joint repair; gilt-tooled decoration on spine. This volume includes lectures on optics, vision, telescopies and miscroscopes, areas of the author's specialization. The 10 plates all illustrate aspects of optics. In Very Good- Condition: lacking original spine label; tissue repair of joints and hinges; faint dampstain along lower edge of a few plates; plate IV has a separation of 2 cm. from upper edge along a fold, and plate X one of 3 cm.; some foxing on plates; otherwise, clean and tight.

PSA-AUTHENTICATED! DOUBLE-SIGNED BY JAMES AND ELIZABETH WATSON! The Watsons' signatures have been professionally authenticated by PSA and includes their official COA. A lovely first edition in almost-as-new condition inside and out. Very scarce double-signed and especially certified. International shipping will incur a very substantail additional charge. Signed by author.

Crown Archetype, 2009. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6x1x9. Signed. SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN for the Smithsonian Institution (sticker attached). A lovely 2nd printing in near fine condition inside and out. Looks terrific with a new mylar cover. Expedited and international shipping are welcome. Signed by author.

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED BY BUZZ ALDRIN! This is the FlatSigned Press leather-bound edition especially created for Buzz Aldrin. This copy is still SEALED in the publisher's shrinkwrap, so obviously brand new. Includes ironclad COA from publisher. Simply a gorgeous gift-worthy book in every respect. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; international buyers please request a shipping quote before purchase. Signed by author.

SUMPTUOUS EASTON PRESS LEATHERBOUND EDITION SIGNED BY Brian and Jeff and still SEALED in the publisher's shrinkwrap! A lovely leather-bound collectible edition in obviously brand new and gift-worthy condition. Includes ironclad Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. Expedited and international shipping are welcome; signed by author.