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Author Name
Staff, ICS
Book Title Lathe Work, Book I (Volume 177B)
Binding (hardback, paperback, etc.) Hardcover
Book Condition Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Edition First Edition; Various
Publisher's Name International Textbook Company 1938
Seller ID or SKU 61695
Black or dark blue leather cover with embossed lettering on cover and gilt print on spine. Marbled endpapers. Excellent illustrations throughout. Looks unused. This book was part of an early correspondence course from International Correspondence Schools Ltd. The school was founded in 1889 in Scranton, Pennsylvania by journalist and editor of the Mining Herald*, Thomas J. Foster. Alarmed by frequent mine accidents, Foster advocated better working conditions and stricter safety regulations, which led to Pennsylvania's adoption of the Mine Safety Act of 1885 and the requirement for miners to pass a safety exam. The mission of the school was to 'provide practical men with a technical education, and technical men with a practical education. The organisation expanded to the UK in 1904 and is known as ICS Learn. Scarce if not rare book.; Engine Lathe; Engine Lathe Tools; Turret Lathes; Turret Lathe Practice; Vol. 177b; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 222 pages
Price =
14.97 USD
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