Thomas Wicksteed C.E. 'Further Elucidations of the Useful Ef...

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Thomas Wicksteed C.E. 'Further Elucidations of the Useful Effects of Cornish Pumping Engines, Showing the Average Working for Long Periods &c,' first edition, 20 pages, rebound in blue boards with gilt lettering to spine, bookplate of John Blowey, a very good copy of a scarce work, John Weale, 59 High Holborn, London,1859. John Wicksteed was a notable civil engineer, in his role at the East London Waterworks Company he was responsible for introducing the Cornish pumping engine, in turn to many other water companies.