"The Theory and Practice of Surveying" by Robert Gibson. 1839; Alfred S. Barnes & Co.; Hartford, CT. The book features a frontispiece engraving and 14 fold-out copper plates (all plates are present). Full leather binding. "Containing all the Instructions Requisite for the Skilful Practice of This Art. With a New Set of Accurate Mathematical Tables." "Arranged, Improved, and Enlarged with Useful Selections" by James Ryan. Please see the photos for the complete list of contents.
Condition:
Light staining to the back cover; darker stain spots at the top of the front cover; sharp corners. There is a small scuff on the spine label. Tight binding with no loose pages. The front pastedown (and the following few pages) and the rear pastedown (and the preceding few pages) each have corrosion to the page along the inner edge by the spine. Consistent light foxing to the pages throughout the book. The pages hotsell at the first half of the book have a light stain at the top of the outer edge. The front 2 blank end papers each have a small tear at the outer edge. Old name written in pencil on the front end paper. Plate VIII has a light stain over 2/3 of it, and a 2" tear at the top of one of the fold lines.
Product code: Hotsell 1839 The Theory and Practice of SURVEYING by Robert Gibson & James Ryan, Folding Plates, Tables