1868 : The Electric Light Apparatus & Electric Telegraph. 2 original Steel Engravings from Tomlinson's Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, 1868.
An Unframed Print Virtue & Co., 1868 Very Good Condition
Book Publishing Details
| Author: | 1868 SCIENCE & INDUSTRY |
| Full title: | 1868 : The Electric Light Apparatus & Electric Telegraph. 2 original Steel Engravings from Tomlinson's Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, 1868. |
| Publisher: | Virtue & Co., 1868 |
| Binding: | An Unframed Print |
| Size: | 17 x 27 cms |
| Book ID: | 519409 |
Comments & Item Features
Category: Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Prints of Industrial Arts. Language: English.
2 engraved plates, image area 12 x 18 cms approx., with 43 pages of text related to Electric Light & Telegraph.
Tomlinson’s Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts (1868 edition) is a monumental reference work edited by Charles Tomlinson, a Fellow of the Royal. It was conceived as a comprehensive survey of the mechanical and chemical arts, including manufacturing, mining, and engineering, and was originally inspired by the achievements showcased at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The illustrations are particularly valuable for understanding 19th-century workshop practices, as they often show artisans at work, offering a visual record of techniques that predate widespread photography. Tomlinson’s editorial approach was hands-on: he claimed to have personally witnessed many of the processes described. The entries are technical and thorough, often eschewing simplification in favour of precision.
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, PLEASE REVIEW THE COMMENTS & ITEM FEATURES SECTION IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THIS NOTE. EBAY'S ITEM SPECIFICS FURTHER UP THE PAGE MAY NOT ALWAYS REFLECT THE FULL DETAILS ACCURATELY.
2 engraved plates, image area 12 x 18 cms approx., with 43 pages of text related to Electric Light & Telegraph.
Tomlinson’s Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts (1868 edition) is a monumental reference work edited by Charles Tomlinson, a Fellow of the Royal. It was conceived as a comprehensive survey of the mechanical and chemical arts, including manufacturing, mining, and engineering, and was originally inspired by the achievements showcased at the Great Exhibition of 1851. The illustrations are particularly valuable for understanding 19th-century workshop practices, as they often show artisans at work, offering a visual record of techniques that predate widespread photography. Tomlinson’s editorial approach was hands-on: he claimed to have personally witnessed many of the processes described. The entries are technical and thorough, often eschewing simplification in favour of precision.
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, PLEASE REVIEW THE COMMENTS & ITEM FEATURES SECTION IMMEDIATELY ABOVE THIS NOTE. EBAY'S ITEM SPECIFICS FURTHER UP THE PAGE MAY NOT ALWAYS REFLECT THE FULL DETAILS ACCURATELY.
Book Condition Report
Book Condition: Very Good Condition.
Size of Item & Shipped Weight
Size: 17 x 27 cms.
Keywords and Associated Terms
BZDB395 Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts; Prints of Industrial Arts. 1868 SCIENCE & INDUSTRY 1868 : The Electric Light Apparatus & Electric Telegraph. 2 original Steel Engravings from Tomlinson's Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, 1868.