Applied Mechanical Engineering Sketch Notebook from École des Mines de Saint-Étienne, Seine, France
Saint-Étienne: P. Travard, 1881-1882. 31x23cm: unpaginated [64pp., 50pp. of which are used]. Brown leatherette-covered boards with pasted title to front cover “Mécanique Appliqué / Album de Croquis / P. Travard.” Front free endpaper signed by owner, with name of school and dates to upper right corner. First page states, “Mécanique Appliquée / Professor: Mr. Meurgey. / Croquis.” Heavy wear to boards with exposure at edges, rounded corners, rubbing, and ink stains. Spine panel detached, but laid in. Binding sound. Page edges lightly toned, otherwise bright and clean. Very Good.
This engineering sketch notebook is associated with an Applied Mechanics course with Professor A. Meurgey at the École des Mines de Saint-Étienne, one of the oldest engineering schools in France. Each page features meticulously executed mechanical drawings in black ink, accompanied by neatly written notes. Opposite pages provide detailed figure explanations, enhancing both clarity and instructional value. Measurements and technical specifications are frequently highlighted in red ink.
The sketchbook covers a wide range of topics, including pulleys, bearings in various shaft configurations, the Watt’s Figure Eight Curve, metal chains and cables, skater slides, as well as screws and gears. Altogether, it stands as a striking scholastic artifact from the era of the Second Industrial Revolution, offering a glimpse into the technical training and visual discipline of engineering education during that period.
Price: $1,500.00
Item #10634