This classic technical reference provides a comprehensive foundation in the principles, standards, and methods of mechanical and architectural drafting during the early 20th century. Richly illustrated and methodical, it reflects the precision and discipline of pre-digital engineering design, guiding students and draftsmen through projection methods, geometric construction, lettering, and dimensioning in an era when clarity and exactness were the hallmarks of professional skill. The fourth edition captures a transitional period in industrial education, balancing timeless fundamentals with the evolving practices of modern engineering graphics.
 
Hardcover, 1930. Good condition with moderate exterior wear and mild toning throughout the interior consistent with age. The previous owner’s name appears on the front free endpaper. Binding remains solid, and all pages are intact and legible. A well-preserved example of a foundational engineering text nearly a century old.