An authentic 1900 edition of Fowler’s Mechanical Engineer’s Pocket Book, originally presented with the compliments of the renowned Hadfield’s Steel Foundry Co. Ltd of the Hecla Works, Sheffield. This pocket-sized reference is a dense compendium of Victorian engineering knowledge, containing 170 pages of formulas, technical diagrams, and tables.
​The volume features numerous period advertisements for industrial firms across Northern England, offering a unique glimpse into the engineering landscape of the turn of the century.
​Condition:
This copy is in antique, "distressed" condition. The spine is perished and the front cover is currently loose, along with several of the preliminary pages. The text block and technical diagrams remain legible.
​This piece would suit an industrial office display, a collector of Sheffield industrial history, or an enthusiast of Victorian technical ephemera.