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Steam-Its Generation and Use-3 Volume Set-1893/94-English, French, and German

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Quanah Acme and Pacific RR Floydada, Texas Station Clock: An uber-rare station clock from the Quanah Acme and Pacific Railroad’s Floydada, Texas station. While it does run, we would suggest a servicing if you plan to put it into regular use. Clocks are

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Steam-Its Generation and Use-3 Volume Set-1893/94-English, French, and German

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This is an amazing set of three books titled Steam-Its Generation and Use, by the Babcock and Wilcox Company. What makes this a neat set is that one volume is in English, one in French, and one in German. These are actually the 23rd editions, from 1893-1894, having first been published in 1879. All are complete, with the English and French versions needing minor repair on the inside of the front cover at the binding. English version also has a loose back page. Close to 200 pages in each volume. A neat set!

Condition

used

Dimensions

11 x 8 x 3 in

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Steam-Its Generation and Use-3 Volume Set-1893/94-English, French, and German

Name: Steam-Its Generation and Use-3 Volume Set-1893/94-English, French, and German
SKU: 159971520
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock

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