TOMLINSON, Charles. Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufacturers, Mining, and Engineering. London: James S. Virtue, [n.d.]. 2 vols., 8vo (250 x 163mm.) Numerous plates and illustrations. (Light browning and spotting, occasional soiling and damp-staining.) Contemporary calf, spines gilt in six compartments with raised bands (extremities lightly bumped and scuffed). Provenance: H.G. Pedder (presentation inscription from Mr Roberts dated 12/7/77 to preliminary blanks). - And twenty-one other volumes of dictionaries and encyclopaedias relating to engineering and mechanics. Provenance: all from the estate of the late Michael Gilkes FRCS, FRCOphth., FRGS (23).