Mechanical Engineers Handbook 4TH Edition [Hardcover] Marks, Lionel

Description

1941 printing. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.

This well-worn 1941 edition of Marks’ Mechanical Engineers Handbook is a time capsule from an era when engineering marvels like the Golden Gate Bridge were still new. Published just before America’s entry into World War II, this utilitarian reference guided countless engineers through complex calculations at a pivotal moment in industrial history. While the battle-scarred exterior reflects decades of heavy use, the remarkably clean interior pages suggest an owner who valued the book’s content over its cosmetic condition. For collectors, this vintage handbook offers a glimpse into the challenges and problem-solving mindset that shaped 20th-century engineering. Despite its weathered appearance, this resilient volume remains a tangible link to the brilliant minds that advanced modern technology through both world wars and the post-war boom.