- RARE FIRST EDITION OF THIS INFLUENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL WORK -

RICKER (Nathan Clifford, professor and architect known for his work at the University of Illinois, 1843-1924); GRAPHIC STATICS (the study of graphic methods of solving problems in statics. By using the corresponding geometric constructions, graphic statics can determine unknown forces, bending moments, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia of plane figures.  Graphic statics is used in structural mechanics to calculate beams, girders, and other constructions as well as to calculate the stresses in various components of mechanisms and machines).

Elementary graphic statics and the construction of trussed roofs. A manual of theory and practice. 

(New York): William T. Comstock, 1885. First edition. 158, [2, publisher's advert] pp. Illustrated with 114 figures in the text + 4 folding tables. Original blind and decorated gilt embossed tan cloth. Size: 8vo (23.3cm x 15.3cm).

Very Good to Good condition. On the whole a pleasing example of this rare work. Binding solid and gilt lettering is still bright. Uniform age-toning to pages throughout. Generally light scattered foxing, a little heavier in places. Rear of one folding table age-toned. Binding a little rubbed at head and foot of spine and corners. A couple of scratches to rear cover. Please ask if you require a more detailed condition report, or view gallery images closely.

A rare example of the first edition of this monograph by Nathan Clifford Ricker. We cannot locate any institutional holdings of the first edition, and there appear to be none for sale online, so a true rarity in that sense.