{"product_id":"1940-american-machinists-handbook-7th-edition-by-colvin-stanley-mcgraw-hill-machine-shop-reference","title":"1940 American Machinists' Handbook 7th Edition by Colvin \u0026 Stanley | McGraw-Hill Machine Shop Reference","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"600\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eAmerican Machinists' Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a respected industrial reference and remains desirable to collectors of machine shop history, engineers, machinists, and tool enthusiasts. The 1940 Seventh Edition is common enough that condition largely determines value. Your copy appears clean and solid with attractive gilt lettering, making it a nice example despite the personalized rear cover.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e1940 Seventh Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eAmerican Machinists' Handbook and Dictionary of Shop Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eFred H. Colvin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eFrank A. Stanley\u003c\/strong\u003e, published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eMcGraw-Hill Book Company\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eA classic machine shop reference containing practical information on machining operations, manufacturing methods, shop formulas, mechanical calculations, tooling, engineering data, and definitions used throughout the manufacturing industry. This handbook was an essential resource for machinists, engineers, toolmakers, and industrial professionals during the first half of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThis copy is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eSeventh Edition, Revised and Enlarged (Eighth Impression)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a stated total issue of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e445,000\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eOriginal 1940 hardcover binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eGilt spine lettering remains bright and legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eBinding is tight with clean pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eMinor shelf wear and light rubbing consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003ePersonalized name \u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\"W.A. Jones\"\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped in gold on the rear cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eNo dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003ePlease review all photographs as they are part of the description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1875\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA great vintage industrial reference for collectors of engineering books, machine shop memorabilia, manufacturing history, or anyone interested in early twentieth-century machining practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SITTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340560818245,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4540\/8069\/files\/IMG_1378.jpg?v=1783887051","url":"https:\/\/sittimshop.com\/products\/1940-american-machinists-handbook-7th-edition-by-colvin-stanley-mcgraw-hill-machine-shop-reference","provider":"SITTIM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}