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Church Woodcarvings: A West Country Study
Copious illustration of misericords, panels and bench-ends. Large paperback. 112 pages. Small inscription to half-title page (striked out), otherwise good condition. Cat No 4951
Steam Power: An Illustrated Guide
Fifty-four schematic technical drawings of C19th steam engines with annotations reprinted from the journal 'Industrial Archaeology' as a 32 page booklet at the request of the Northern Mill Engine Society whose mission is to restore and preserve such engines. Good condition.
The Haytor Granite Tramway and Stover Canal
Detailed description of Devon's oldest railway and the canal with which it connected as they were during construction, in their heyday, and as they are today designated as an historic monument. Hardback. 72 pages. 25 b&w plates plus maps.
The Stevensons - Pioneers of Coastal Lights
Short synopsis of the engineering works of Robert Stevenson and his sons - roads, railways, bridges, but most particularly, lighthouses. 16 page illustrated booklet publishes as a Supplement to the journal Industrial Archaeology. Good clean condition. Cat No 2237