WATER-CLOSETS. A Historical, Mechanical and Sanitary Treatise.
New York: The Industrial Publication Company, 1884.
First edition. Hardcover. Good only. Item #55464
12mo. 7.5 x 5.25". 158pp. plus 4pp. ads. incl. index. Many line illustrations throughout text. " Academy of Architectural Building" stamp on front paste-down with handwritten number and date. Black cloth with embossed spine title, gilt has rubbed off. Rubbing and wear to edges and spine ends, one small nick to spine edge and small bump to edge of rear board. Possible remnant of library number on spine. Hinges sound, but 2" split to interior edge of title page.
"The principal part of this book is a revised republication of the series on Water-Closets which appeared in The American Architect and Building News during the year 1883. A section on tanks and supply-valves has been added. It is the author’s hope that the matter contained herein may be of service to all who desire information on this plumbing fixture either from a mechanical, historical, or sanitary standpoint."-from preface.
Price: $100.00