Nicholson, John. The practical mechanic and manufacturer or explanation of the mechanical arts and factories of England. After the first and second edition of the English original worked. 2 parts (part 2 = supplement). XVI, 704 p.; IV, 139 pp. With 118 (partly folded) lithographic plates. Semi - leather d. C. (somewhat degraded). Weimar 1826-1834. Engelmann 268. – First German edition. Treats steam engines, hydraulic aparates, lathes, drills, note presses, watches, glass, varnish, steel, cotton fabrication, linen, silk, wool, paper etc. An excellent overview of the state of industrialization in England in the first half of the 19th century. Jhdts. – Title with left stamp of the Leopoldina in Halle, some of the plates are stamped verso. Resolutions renewed and glued. Cover page and first panel slightly brownish, otherwise clean specimen.