The Young Man's Guide To Mechanical Engineering by Austen Albu
1962. First Edition. 200 pages. Pictorial paper cover over red cloth with gilt lettering to spine. Black and white illustrations and photographic plates throughout. Prize plate stuck to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Pages remain bright and clear with light foxing to text block edges. Illustrations and plates are bright and clear, with some light tanning and foxing to edges. Pencil mark and previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends. Book has slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Clipped jacket has moderate edgewear with chips, tears, and creasing. Light foxing to inside and rear panels with tanning to spine. Wear marks overall, heavier to rear panel.