- Acceptable/Good, the back blank pages & back cover have some old water damage. Please see all photos, thanks.

This is a vintage Second Edition 'Handbook of Cast Iron Pipe' published by the Cast Iron Pipe Research Association, copyrighted 1952. This comprehensive manual covers all aspects of cast iron pipe for Water, Gas, Sewerage, and Industrial Service. It includes detailed information on the evolution and history of piping, the production and manufacture of cast iron pipe, design methods, laying techniques, flow of water calculations, specifications (A.S.A., A.W.W.A.), various fittings (flanged, mechanical joint), useful tables, industrial uses, and even salvaging and re-using cast iron pipe. An invaluable reference for collectors, engineers, historians, and anyone interested in vintage construction, plumbing, and industrial infrastructure. The book is a hardcover with a dark textured cover and gold lettering. Please see photos for condition details, including some wear to the cover and discoloration on the endpapers.