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Fire-Engines and Apparatus. Braidwood. 1st. Edition.

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Author: Braidwood, James
Title: On the Construction of Fire-Engines and Apparatus, the Training of Firemen, and the Method of Proceeding in Case of Fire
Place Published: Edinburgh
Publisher:Bell & Bradfute, and Oliver & Boyd; W. J. Tilley, Fire-Engine and Hose Maker
Date Published: 1830
Description:

[8], 138 pp. With seven engraved plates by W. & A. K. Johnston; six folding. 21.5x13.5 cm (8½x5½"), red cloth, gilt lettered spine. First Edition.

James Braidwood, founded one of the first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824 and his book represents a comprehensive guide to the construction of fire fighting equipment and the training of officers within the increasingly organized fire services of 19th century Britain.

Condition

Tape remnants to cover; one stamp from 'Gloucerstershire Country Library', multiple stamps from 'Cheltenham Public Library', together with a barcode and mounted note on front free endpaper, offsetting, a few pen notes and scattered foxing; very good.

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Name: Fire-Engines and Apparatus. Braidwood. 1st. Edition.
SKU: 34938975
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

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