{"product_id":"practical-coal-mining-for-miners-1951-2-vol-set-e-mason-virtue-co-illustrated","title":"Practical Coal Mining for Miners 1951 2 Vol Set E. Mason Virtue \u0026 Co Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eA comprehensive two-volume vintage technical set on the science and practice of coal mining, published in 1951 by Virtue and Company Limited, London. Edited by E. Mason, a certified colliery manager, these volumes provide a deep dive into mid-century mining techniques, geology, ventilation, and machinery. The set is exceptionally well-illustrated with numerous technical drawings, diagrams, and plates. Bound in heavy brown embossed hardcover boards with gilt lettering on the spines. An essential primary resource for historians of industry and collectors of vintage engineering books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications \/ Size \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 Volumes complete (numerous illustrations and plates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVirtue and Company Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSecond Edition, 1951\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 10\" x 8\" x 1.25\" each volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 5.6 lbs (2.54 kg) for the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverall:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with significant signs of age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExterior:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe hardcover boards show shelf wear, scuffing to the edges, and bumping to the corners. Gilt on spines is slightly faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInterior:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVisible age-toning and foxing (brown spots) to the endpapers and page margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNotations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncludes pencil price marks ($20) and a previous owner's sticker on the endpapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe bindings remain sturdy and intact. All diagrams and text are fully legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ANTIQHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47138659434690,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1142\/3682\/files\/20260305_080558.jpg?v=1772895981","url":"https:\/\/antiqhouse.com\/products\/practical-coal-mining-for-miners-1951-2-vol-set-e-mason-virtue-co-illustrated","provider":"ANTIQHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}