Step back into the world of post-war British engineering education with this
1948 edition
of
Workshop Mathematics Part I
by
Frank Castle, M.I.Mech.E
, published by
Macmillan and Co., London
and issued by the
British Institute of Engineering Technology (B.I.E.T.)
. An essential volume for apprentices, technicians, and students of the time, this compact hardcover contains a wide range of practical mathematical problems and examples designed for real-world applications.
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Book Details:
Title:
Workshop Mathematics Part I
Author:
Frank Castle, M.I.Mech.E.
Publisher:
Macmillan and Co., Ltd
Issued by:
British Institute of Engineering Technology, London
Year:
1948
Edition:
Reprint from original 1900 edition, part of long-running series
Hardcover Binding
with silver title text
Covers practical arithmetic, fractions, geometry, metric conversions, wire gauge calculations, and applied mechanics
Includes
technical illustrations
such as screw gauges and wire gauge diagrams
Black-and-white text and line drawings
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Size (approx):
Height: 18 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 1.7 cm
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Condition:
Fair vintage condition
with age-related wear
Some pages have
child’s pencil drawings and scribbles
Inner front cover shows
partial detachment
from binding (see photos)
Covers are solid with moderate wear and some surface scuffs
Pages are complete and readable with
tanning and foxing
Rear endpapers also have pencil drawings
A sound
reading copy or collector's example
of early technical education
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Perfect for:
Collectors of vintage engineering or mathematics books
Industrial history enthusiasts
Technical education archives
Workshop and vocational memorabilia displays
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Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class.
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