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Vorlesung uber theoretische Mechanik by Christian Felix Klein

Vorlesung uber theoretische Mechanik by Christian Felix Klein

Volume entitled: "Helical Epicycloids and Derivatives"

Volume entitled: "Helical Epicycloids and Derivatives"

Catalogue of Useful Inventions for Cotton Spinners, Manufacturers and for all textile trades

Catalogue of Useful Inventions for Cotton Spinners, Manufacturers and for all textile trades

Autograph letter from Otto Lilienthal to T J Bennett

Autograph letter from Otto Lilienthal to T J Bennett

An edition of 'The Photogram' journal vol. 2 no. 17

An edition of 'The Photogram' journal vol. 2 no. 17

A series of views overlooking Trafalgar Square, London and a map showing the position of the instrument stations

A series of views overlooking Trafalgar Square, London and a map showing the position of the instrument stations

An edition of 'The Photogram' journal vol. 5 no. 50

An edition of 'The Photogram' journal vol. 5 no. 50

Album documenting the laying of two submarine cables

Album documenting the laying of two submarine cables

Certificate conferring membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers upon W J Cudworth

Certificate conferring membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers upon W J Cudworth

The 1897 diary of Arthur Osborne Ladell, containing some details of work on the railways and rates of pay. Also contains a small number of entries for 1896

The 1897 diary of Arthur Osborne Ladell, containing some details of work on the railways and rates of pay. Also contains a small number of entries for 1896

The 1898 diary of Arthur Osborne Ladell

The 1898 diary of Arthur Osborne Ladell

Letters patent document for patent 21,117

Letters patent document for patent 21,117

Patent specification for patent number 21,117

Patent specification for patent number 21,117

Map - Bird's-Eye View of textile Manchester by Warehouseman & Draper.

Map - Bird's-Eye View of textile Manchester by Warehouseman & Draper.

My Machine 1883 - 1895 IV Copied and corrected from a former drawing.

My Machine 1883 - 1895 IV Copied and corrected from a former drawing.

The William D Slade Archive contains a collection of papers relating to the early itinerant cinema exhibitor, 1896-1898. It includes invoices, receipts and account statements, lists of films available for purchase (for example, Royal Jubilee films and "animated photograph films"), lists of films purchased for exhibition, advertisements for film equipment and accessories, correspondence and memorandums.

William D Slade Archive

500.00

List of vessels fitted with marine engines

Lantern slides from Manchester Geographical Society, used with the 'Premier' lantern projector.

Lantern slides of the solar system

Correspondence and estimates from F.H. Royce & Co. Ltd to E & J Hoyle & co. for the installation of electric lighting plant.

Correspondence relating to electrical plant installation

Specifically relates to the Beeston motor tricycle (improved De Dion) and contains prices of sundries.

Booket entitled: "General directions for using "Beeston" motor cycles, Beeston Motor Company Limited"

Scale 1/4":1'. Plans of platforms, protective deck, main deck, hold and upper deck, all showing ventilation; proposed arrangement of fresh and salt water services; profile showing ventilation.

Arrangement drawings of HMS 'Narcissus'

270.00

Limnology measuring instruments drawing

140.00

Telegraph from William Thomson to Maclean, Physical Laboratory, University of Glasgow

495.00

Ground plan of an engine room, boiler room and connecting piping for cotton mill in Selma, Alabama

10.00

Catalogue of Aseptic Hospital Requisites

745.00

Working drawing of model of Italian ore-crushing mill

Comprise lower and orlop decks; midship sections (2); upper and main decks; bridge deck and top of casings and shelter deck; rigging plans (2); curves of statical stability; body, sheer and half-breadth plans. Built for Cunard S.S. Co. Ltd., Liverpool as a cargo screw steamer. Launched in Jan. 1895 broken up in 1910.

Arrangement drawings of Nos. 280-281 T.Ss. 'Sylvania' and 'Carinthia'

Comprises: Directions (1 sheet) and Drawings (3 colour lithographed sheets: view of boiler, erecting instruction, expanding instruction) relating to patent water tube safety boiler.

Directions for erecting Babcock & Wilcox, Ltd., Boilers. - Class W.I.F.

870.00

Poster: Rules and Regulations for Geo. Wailes & Co.

470.00

Carbonisation log book for the Gas Light & Coke Co's Fulham Gasworks

Engineering drawings of Gresham & Craven's Vacuum Automatic Brake

Engineering drawings of Gresham & Craven's Vacuum Automatic Brake

Drawing No. 3700. Loco X Engine Nos. 646 & 749 Cartridge paper

Drawing of driving axle

Order No. 3623E

Drawing of General Arrangement 0-6-2T 1716T Imperial Railways Japan

Certificate of examination for Casartelli barometer from Kew Observatory

Certificate of examination for Casartelli barometer from Kew Observatory

Includes article 'the First Public Passenger Railway the Stockton and Darlington the First Successful Passenger Engine the Royal George' including letter Thomas Greener and article re 'Timothy Hackworth', plus file of reprints of the same article.

'The Brixtonian'

Order No. E1073 E1108

Drawing of Cape Government Railway 3'6" Gauge Locomotive

Acknowledging certificate; not satisfied to pay over money unless Mr (Charles) Nightingale takes out administration to his wife; Mr Nightingale would have to find two sureties and he proposes Samuel Holmes Young and his mother (Jane Young, nee Hackworth) A note is appended from Samuel Holmes Young saying he has ‘called on Mr Priestman and arranged that he should prepare the necessary papers at once making Mother and self sureties’. (1 side)

Letter from T A Priestman (Solicitors), Hull to Samuel H. Young, Hull

Order No. E1092

Imperial Government Railways Japan Locomotive

20.00

The Observer's Atlas of the Heavens

Order No. 3249E

Drawing of Ceylon Government Railways 4-4-0 Engine General Arrangement

Order No. T1200 T35 T45

Drawing of 6 Wheel 3000G Water Capacity 7T Fuel Capacity 5'6" Gauge Tender General Arrangement

Letter from W Yardley, The Great Eastern Railway, Goods Managers Office, Liverpool Street, London, to Arthur Ladell, the Stores, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex inviting him to call tomorrow for assessment of his suitability for railway work

Letter from W Yardley, The Great Eastern Railway, Goods Managers Office, Liverpool Street, London, to Arthur Ladell, the Stores, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex inviting him to call tomorrow for assessment of his suitability for railway work

Illustrated text book.

Organic Chemistry

Order No. E1197

Drawing of 2'6" Gauge Locomotive

Cinema advertising poster for "The Doctor in the Nude" and "Mama's Dirty Girls". "The Doctor in the Nude" was produced by AKA Shock Treatment, directed by Alain Jessua, and starred Alain Delon, Annie Girardot and Robert Hirsch. "Mama's Dirty Girls" was directed by John Hayes, and starred Gloria Grahame, Paul Lambert and Sondra Currie.

Cinema advertising poster for "The Doctor in the Nude" and "Mama's Dirty Girls"

330.00

Cancelled specification from the London and India Docks Joint Committee for a steel twin-screw tug boat, with a power of not less than 800 I Horse-Power

Volume 14 of the Railway Mission Journal 'The Railway Signal' or 'Lights Along the Line' (1896). Vol. XIV Imperfect – January pp 7-10 (missing) , 15/6 February pp 25-28(missing) , 31/2(missing) March pp 43/4, 55/6 April pp 65-70(missing) May pp 85-8(missing) July pp 125-8 August pp 143/4, 145-8(missing) September pp 165-8(missing) , 169/70 October pp 185-8(missing) November pp 205-8(missing) December pp 225-8(missing) , 229/30

Railway Signal Volume 14 (1896)

Order No. T3431 T3489

Drawing of Western Australian Railway 8 Wheel 2000G Water Capacity 160 Cubic Feet Fuel Capacity Tender

Order No. T3253

Drawing of Bengal North Western Railway 6 Wheel 1000G Water Capacity 210 Cubic Feet Fuel Capacity

Order No. E1200 L35

Drawing of Indian Midland 5'6" Gauge Locomotive