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Alden, Roger O Toolmaking
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1935 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Black or dark blue leather cover with embossed lettering. 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.; [International textbook company. 189C; Vol. 189c; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 54 pages
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Company, International Textbook Mechanical Principles, Parts 1-2
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1934 First Edition; First Printing Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Black Leather or leatherlike cover with embossed lettering. Marbled endpapers. Fully illustrated with drawings. Looks new and never used. This book was part of an early correspondence course from International Correspondence Schools Ltd, who was/is a provider of learning courses. It 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.; Vol. 348; Illustrated; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 45 pages
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Griffiths, Edward Gages, jigs, and fixtures
Scranton, PA International Textbook Co 1939 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Black leather cover with embossed lettering. 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.; Vol. 190d; Illustrated; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 76 pages
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I. C. S. Staff Milling Machines and Equipment Part 1 & 2
Scranton, PA International Textbook Co. 1934 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
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.; ; Vol. 182; Illustrated; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall
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Longking, Joseph Questions on the Gospels; the lessons in historical and chronological order, according to the arrangement of Townsend's Chronological New Testament Volume II
J.W. Wright and l. Swormsted 1844 1st Edition Thus; First Impression Hardcover Fair with no dust jacket
Hard paper cover has heavy staining and foxing to endpapers. Front hing cracking inside. This is an original 1844 edition not a reprint. content clean. Print on cover very hard to read. Rare early.Copy. Joseph Longking was born in Leeds, YOrkshire, England Sept. 2, 1806. In 1819 at age 13 he migrated to America and came to reside in New York, N.Y. In 1826 he became the assistant to the superintendent of the Methodist Book concern who manfactured their own books. In 1846 he became the superintendent. He began writing Longking's Questions and Notes which became the standard textbook of Methodist Sunday Schools. He also taught Sunday School at the Green Street N.Y. Church with a class of over 100. Some of his students included Dr. Charles Taylor- later missionary to China, others included notable businessmen of the era and Church leaders. He later founded the St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church of Newburg, N.Y. (the Methodist Review, V. 3, 47, and 69) Dr. Longking was a friend of Benjamin Franklin. ; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 128 pages
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Longking, Joseph Questions on the Gospels; the lessons in historical and chronological order, according to the arrangement of Townsend's Chronological New Testament Volume IV
J.W. Wright and l. Swormsted 1844 1st Edition Thus; First Impression Hardcover Good with no dust jacket
Hard paper cover has some staining and foxing to endpapers.This is an original 1844 edition not a reprint. Contents clean with tight binding.. Print on cover light. Rare early copy. Joseph Longking was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England Sept. 2, 1806. In 1819 at age 13 he migrated to America and came to reside in New York, N.Y. In 1826 he became the assistant to the superintendent of the Methodist Book concern who manfactured their own books. In 1846 he became the superintendent. He began writing Longking's Questions and Notes which became the standard textbook of Methodist Sunday Schools. He also taught Sunday School at the Green Street N.Y. Church with a class of over 100. Some of his students included Dr. Charles Taylor- later missionary to China, others included notable businessmen of the era and Church leaders. He later founded the St. John's Methodist Episcopal Church of Newburg, N.Y. (the Methodist Review, V. 3, 47, and 69) Dr. Longking was a friend of Benjamin Franklin. ; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 128 pages
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Moldenke, Richard Malleable Casting Parts 1-2
Scranton, PA International Textbook Co 1935 First Edition; Various Hardcover Very Good with No dust jacket as issued
Black leather cover with embossed lettering. Marbled endpapers. Excellent illustrations throughout. Looks unused. This book was part of an early correspondence course from International Correspondence Schools Ltd. It 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.; Vol. 204c; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall
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Picken, Mary Brooks Women's institute of domestic arts and sciences Laces, silks, Linens
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1915 First Edition; Various paperback Good with no dust jacket
it is a brown cover with black lettering. Cover has chips and tears and somewhat brittle due to age. This book is protected by an archival quality sleeve to maintain present condition. Instruction Paper with examination questions. Stated first edition. rare. ; Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 53 pages
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Schools, International Correspondence Elements of blueprint reading
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1932 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
Black leather cover with embossed lettering. Marbled endpapers. Excellent illustrations throughout. Looks unused. This book was part of an early correspondence course from International Correspondence Schools Ltd. It 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.; Vol. 209b; Illustrations; 7.70 X 5.10 X 0.30 inches; 65 pages
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Staff, I.C.S. Drilling Machines and Practice
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1936 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
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.; ; Vol. 176; Illustration; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 123 pages
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Staff, I.C.S. Erecting Parts 1-2
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1936 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
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.; International Textbook Company, 187; Vol. 187; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall
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Staff, I.C.S. Gear Calculations and Gear Cutting
Scranton, PA International Textbook Company 1934 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
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.; Volume 185; Vol. 185; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 130 pages
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Staff, ICS Grinding Equipment and Practice, 184
Scranton, PA International Textbook Co. 1934 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
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.; Vol. 184; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall
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Staff, ICS Measuring Instruments, 175C
Scranton, PA International Textbook Co. 1939 First Edition; Various Hardcover Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued
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.; Vol. 175c; Illustrations; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall
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