Vintage 1952 Manufacturing Processes Third Edition by Myron L. Begeman – John Wiley & Sons Engineering Textbook

A fantastic piece of vintage engineering and industrial history, this 1952 Third Edition of Manufacturing Processes by Myron L. Begeman is a substantial mid-century technical textbook covering foundry practice, metal casting, welding, forming, machining, inspection, measuring instruments, lathes, milling, gears, grinding, and more.

This is a genuine preloved vintage textbook with the character and signs of use expected from an educational reference that is over 70 years old. The interior includes visible highlighting/underlining and handwritten notes, making it especially interesting as an authentic working copy from its era.

The Third Edition is documented as a 1952 Wiley publication.

Details

• Title: Manufacturing Processes
• Author: Myron L. Begeman
• Edition: Third Edition
• Publication: 1952
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Subject: Manufacturing, engineering, machining, metalworking and industrial processes
• Pages: Approximately 754 pages for the 1952 third-edition issue.
• Country of origin/printing: United States of America 
• ISBN: None expected; this is a pre-ISBN vintage edition.

Condition

Condition: Preloved / Used – Good Vintage Condition

This is an authentically used vintage engineering textbook with visible age and handling wear.

• Original blue/gray cloth hardcover
• Noticeable rubbing and discoloration to the cloth, particularly around the spine and edges
• Corners and spine ends show wear
• Some surface marks/scuffing consistent with age
• Pages show natural age-related toning
• Interior is generally legible and intact
• Visible highlighting, underlining and handwritten marginal notes/marks are present
• Binding shows age/use but the book remains suitable for reading, reference, collecting or display
• No dust jacket is shown
• Please review all photographs carefully for the actual condition

Important: This is being sold as a preloved vintage book, not as a pristine collectible or unused textbook.

Styling: A wonderful addition to a vintage library, industrial décor display, engineering office, workshop, maker space or academic bookshelf. The classic cloth binding and gold typography give it a distinctly mid-century technical-book aesthetic.

It also displays beautifully alongside vintage scientific, engineering and industrial reference books.

Shipping: Ships securely packaged to protect the vintage hardcover and corners during transit.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout and are paid by the buyer.

One of a kind. Once this Ugly Duckling finds its new home, it's gone.