Design of Machines by Rolland T. Hinkle (1957 1^st Ed. HC w/o DJ)

• Author:   Rolland Theodore Hinkle (1913-1981)

• Publisher:   Prentice-Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ U.S.A. 1957

This book was designed for use in a second course in machine design. The degree of guidance for the problems is relatively slight. This was done so the instructor can put the student on his own to make his own decisions, or provide as much additional instruction as he feels is appropriate. Profusely illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and diagrams. Indexed with bibliographic material in footnotes, xi +188pp.

Rolland Theodore Hinkle (1913-1981) was Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.

Hardcover has brown cloth boards with silver lettering, blue designs on spine and front cover. I believe this copy was modified from a quasi-public library to become part of a private collection. Spine has been taped, but tape removed with permanent ink marker covering nicks. Front end-papers glued together. The only internal mark is an ink date stamped 1957. Interior is tight, clean and otherwise unmarked.

• Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall, 199pp

• Condition: Fair Hardcover w/o DJ – Always privately owned, 1^st Edition.

Copyright 1957. Printed in 1957 according to title page, print-run not specified. Printed in U.S.A. Prentice-Hall Catalog: 20087. No ISBN or MSR. LCCN: 57-11087.

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.

Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.

Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

1^st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1^st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1^st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.

Thanks for looking!