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1964 Spiral bound technical catalog of ball & roller bearings manufactured by the Skefco Company in the UK with factories in Luton & Sundon in Bedfordshire and in Irvine, Ayrshire. At the time, this company was the only British manufacturer of all 4 basic types of rolling bearing: ball, cylindrical roller, taper roller, and spherical roller. Of historical interest on ball bearing technology as of mid-20th century. Catalog includes an Index (actually a Table of Contents), technical tables, & multiple black & white line drawings & illustrations. Subjects: Bearing Selections; Calculation of Bearing Load; Load Carrying Capacity & Life; Static Carrying Capacity; Bearing Friction; Examples of Bearing Calculations; Bearing Dimensions & Tolerance; Bearing Cages; Supplementary Designation Symbols; Application of Bearings; Lubrication & Maintenance; Mounting & Dismounting of Bearings; Technical Tables Index; Terms & Conditions of Contract; Calculation Tables. This catalog was printed by Cheney & Sons, Ltd.,… Read More

519pgs. 1955 Library edition; pages are intact but yellowed. This is the edited edition by Kate Douglas Wiggin and Nora A. Smith, initially published in 1921, of the original 1809 book by Jane Porter. 14 full-color illustrations by the famous illustrator N.C. Wyeth. Introduction by Kate Douglas Wiggin.The story of William Wallace (1270-1305), one of Scotland's greatest national heroes, who was one of the main leaders of the First War of Scottish Independence from England. Written in a romantic historical fiction style.

Two sewing patterns for just below knee-length skirts:
1) See & Sew by Butterick Pattern # 5763 - 4 pattern pieces for Sizes Small (24-25), Medium (26 1/2 -28), Large (30-32) "Flared wrap skirt with waistband extending into ties, patch pocket".
2) McCall's "Carefree" "Quick & Easy" Pattern #6613 for Skirts in Sizes 16-18-20 (3 size pattern) with or without buttons. 13 pattern pieces. Note: Pattern Parts #2 & #8 on same pattern paper; Parts #3 & #7 on same pattern paper; Parts #4 & #10 on same pattern paper; Parts #5 & #11 on same pattern paper.
Patterns may be from the 1970s - classic designs which remain in fashion. Pattern pieces intact; are in their original envelopes - envelopes somewhat torn & show their age but contain all information.
Patterns may have been used one time each in past 40-50 years.
Body measurements are given in both inches & metric units.

Printed on good quality paper which shows some yellowing. Label in the book states that it was a gift to the Borochov Library from the collection of David Pinsky of Haifa [israel].Translated from Swedish to English by Alfhild Huebsch. Vignettes by Gunnar Lindvall. The author's interesting experiences & reflections as he traveled in the 1920s through the Balkans including Greece, Salonika, Yugoslavia, and to Egypt, and to the Holy Land including Jerusalem, the Hebrew University, the Galilee, and Tel Aviv.

A Bi-Lingual book in Hebrew & English with numerous illustrations of original collages and black & white photographs; includes brief musical scores for all the songs. Hebrew with vowels (Nikud). The purpose of the book was to introduce Hebrew speakers to this rich form of music. Nahumi Har-Tziyon collected the songs and translated them from English to Hebrew. The publishing house editor: Itamar Ya'oz-Kest. Producer: Maritza Rosman. Proofreader: Ilana Bronshtein (Pomerantz).
From the back cover of the dust jacket (freehand translation from the Hebrew): "Spirituals...reflect the African heritage of the slaves and what they lived through during slavery..."
Songs in the book: Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen; I'm A-Rollin'; No More Auction Block for Me; There's a Man Goin' Roun' Takin' Names; Blin' Man Stood On De Way; Goodbye Mama Goodbye (this song is only in Hebrew); Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child; Lay Dis Body Down; My Way's Cloudy; O By an' By; O Freedom; Didn't My Lord Deliver… Read More

Illustrated Softcover 40-pg booklet published by Bank Leumi and issued on the occasion of its 75th anniversary (1902-1977). Profusely illustrated with sepia drawings, photographs, and full color illustrations with informative, detailed test on the history of Bank Leumi. Includes 4 full color illustrations(one on the cover) by the Israeli painter, Nachum Gutman. Also includes a photograph of the mosaic mural by Danny Karavan at the Tel Aviv main office entrance. Issued by A. Tal & Co. Ltd Advertising. Printed by Achdut Printers. Graphic art by Keter-Pesach, illustrators.

EX-LIBRARY. Conference on Press Design, Forge Layout and Production Planning sponsored by BISRA (British Iron & Steel Research Assn) held at the Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells in Wales from April 4-5, 1962. BISRA was formed in 1944 & was the research arm of the British steel industry.Includes presentations & discussions on the subjects of forging press design, developments of open-die forging presses & their controls, a hypothetical green-site forge in an Integrated Steelworks, stock & production scheduling in a forge, & a forging installation for nickel alloys. Also includes a Table of Contents, Chairman's Opening & Closing Remarks, multiple black & white line drawings & photographs, & a list of the conference attendees & their firms. Of historical interest especially as the discussions after the presentations are included. Attendees were from all over the UK, from Germany, and from the U.S.