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Published by Peter Peregrinus Ltd and Institution of Electrical Engineers , History of Technology Series, 1992
Seller: Librairie Philoscience, Malicorne sur Sarthe, France
First Edition
14 text-figures 1st edition, 1992 Book condition, Etat : Bon hardcover, editor's binding, under editor's printing blue dust-jacket, illustrated by a portrait in colour of Lord Kelvin grand In-8 1 vol. - 116 pages Contents, Chapitres : Contents, Acknowledgments, Introduction, ix, Text, 107 pages - Kelvin and the electrical science - Kelvin and the metric system - Metric controversy in Britain and the USA - Electrical measurements - Kelvin and the British Association Electrical Units - International electrical congresses - Units and standards for the electrical century - Kelvin, Crompton and the electrical industry - Appendices - Index - Thomson did more than any other electrician up to his time in introducing accurate methods and apparatus for measuring electricity. As early as 1845 he pointed out that the experimental results of William Snow Harris were in accordance with the laws of Coulomb. In the Memoirs of the Roman Academy of Sciences for 1857 he published a description of his new divided ring electrometer, based on the old electroscope of Johann Gottlieb Friedrich von Bohnenberger and he introduced a chain or series of effective instruments, including the quadrant electrometer, which cover the entire field of electrostatic measurement. He invented the current balance, also known as the Kelvin balance or Ampere balance (SiC), for the precise specification of the ampere, the standard unit of electric current. From around 1880 he was aided by the electrical engineer Magnus Maclean FRSE in his electrical experiments. In 1893, Thomson headed an international commission to decide on the design of the Niagara Falls power station. Despite his belief in the superiority of direct current electric power transmission, he endorsed Westinghouse's alternating current system which had been demonstrated at the Chicago World's Fair of that year. Even after Niagara Falls Thomson still held to his belief that direct current was the superior system. Acknowledging his contribution to electrical standardisation, the International Electrotechnical Commission elected Thomson as its first President at its preliminary meeting, held in London on 26 27 June 1906. "On the proposal of the President [Mr Alexander Siemens, Great Britain], secounded [sic] by Mr Mailloux [US Institute of Electrical Engineers] the Right Honorable Lord Kelvin, G.C.V.O., O.M., was unanimously elected first President of the Commission", minutes of the Preliminary Meeting Report read. (source : Wikipedia) rather fine copy, no markings, inside is fine, with the errata folio 320.
Published by Regency Press (London & New York) Ltd
ISBN 10: 0721209327ISBN 13: 9780721209326
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Published by Buckland Publications, Dover, 1995
ISBN 10: 0721208940ISBN 13: 9780721208947
Seller: Mainly Fiction, Auckland, New Zealand
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. With b&w illstns. A name inside front cover. Intact bright dust jacket.
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Published by BUCKLAND
Seller: Book Cupboard, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, United Kingdom
1995 1ST D/W SLIGHT WEAR EDGES SPINE O/W VG/VG.
Published by Buckland Publications 2000, 2000
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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Octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Published by Peter Peregrinus Ltd., London, 1992
ISBN 10: 0863412378ISBN 13: 9780863412370
Seller: Edinburgh Books, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Original Blue Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 1992. x, 107pp. B&W illustrations. "Lord Kelvin (William Thomson), arguably Britain's most eminent scientist after Newton, spent much of his life in work which led to the development of today's electrical units and standards. Despite his influence, there are few biographies of stature (largely due to the abstruse nature of much of his technical research). This treatment concentrates upon his work in three phases; discovery of the fundamental concepts and coding them into universal laws, leading the adoption of the metric system, and securing worldwide use of units and standards (now the IEC system)." Book and unclipped dust jacket in excellent condition with no inscriptions.
Published by London: Peter Peregrinus Ltd, 1992., 1992
ISBN 10: 0863412378ISBN 13: 9780863412370
Seller: Free Play Books, NEW HAVEN, CT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 8vo. ix, 107 pp. b/w illustrations. Blue cloth lettered in gilt at spine. Illustrated jacket. Light edge-wear and rubbing. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. In archival mylar sleeve.
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Published by Buckland Publications London 1995. ISBN 0721280940., 1995
Seller: Alexander Fax Booksellers, Mawson, ACT, Australia
Hard cover dust wrapper, 184p,p b&w photos. light shelf wear, previous owner's details stamp top right of front fep; a near fine copy. Halton was established as a WWI training depot for air mechanics of the RFC and then opened as an air apprentice school in 1922 as part of Lord Trenchard's vision for the RAF. It succeeded beyond expectations in providing the RAF with a nucleus of engineering services and aircrew. Pre-WWII expansion doubled the size of Halton. It continued in its role post-war up until 1993, which marked the end of apprentice training in the RAF.
Published by Buckland Publications, 1995
ISBN 10: 0721208940ISBN 13: 9780721208947
Seller: Deeside Books, Ballater, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover with gilt titles in Near Fine condition, dustwrapper in Near Fine condition. First edition, pp 184, b&w illustrations, appendices, index. Contains a compliments slip from the publisher.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Penshurst Place in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Somerhill in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Bounds in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating South Park in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Mabledon in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Mayfield Place in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Bolebrook Castle in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1810
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1810. This one illustrating Combwell Priory in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1809
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1809. This one illustrating Penshurst Place in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original antique engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1809
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1809. This one illustrating Kidbrooke (titled Kedbroke) in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original antique engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1809
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1809. This one illustrating Brambletye in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original antique engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1809
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1809. This one illustrating a view of Bayham Abbey Ruins in Kent. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original antique engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by Edmund Lloyd, London, 1809
Seller: Rostron & Edwards, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A single original antique engraved print from Tunbridge Wells and its Neighbourhood by Paul Amsinck and Letitia Byrne. Published in 1809. This one illustrating a view of The Bath House in Tunbridge Wells. Etched by Letitia Byrne from the drawing by P. Amsinck. Titled and dated 1809. Illustration size approx 17 x 23cm. An original antique engraving. Good condition. Scarce. Ready for framing.
Published by London: By William Miller and Edmund Lloyd,, 1810
Seller: Marrins Bookshop, Folkestone, KENT, United Kingdom
Folio, 13.25 x 11.25 inches. [12] + 183 pp. with 31 full page engraved plates and 12 vignettes. Bound in contemporary red half morocco over marbled boards, probably by the publisher. Spine in compartments and titles and decoration in gilt with a decorative paper title label to upper board. Mostly found with foxing and browning to text and plates, this copy appears less affected than most. A very good copy. This example has wider margins than other copies that I have had in the past, and my well be a large paper copy. A scarce work which lists 196 subscribed copies, making it likely that only 200 or so copies were produced. The charming illustrations focus on the gentlemen's seats which abound in the neighbourhood. Sadly, as one of the best view books of this part of the county, a large number of copies of this work have been broken-up for the plates but it is here presented in its complete and original state KENT TUNBRIDGE WELLS ILLUSTRATED KENT WEST KENT TOWNS TOPOGRAPHY GUIDES LITERATURE- NON-FICTION KENT.