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1962 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-worn copy of the Alcoa Aluminum Handbook from 1962 is a fascinating time capsule from the heyday of American industrial might. Published by the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), a titan of the 20th century aluminum industry, this technical manual provides a comprehensive overview of aluminum production, properties, and applications. Despite its utilitarian purpose, the book offers a window into the post-war economic boom and the pivotal role of materials engineering in shaping modern society.
From aircraft fuselages to beverage cans, aluminum became ubiquitous in consumer goods and industrial products alike. This handbook would have been an indispensable resource for engineers, designers, and manufacturers working with this versatile metal. While the cover shows signs of heavy use, the clean pages and sturdy binding suggest it was well-loved by its previous owner. For collectors and historians of technology, this unassuming volume represents an important artifact from an era when American manufacturing prowess was at its zenith.
