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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN
- 9780997979862
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Artisan North America
ISBN-10
0997979860
ISBN-13
9780997979862
eBay Product ID (ePID)
4038756227
Product Key Features
Book Title
Locks and Keys Throughout the Ages
Number of Pages
184 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
31.7 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-945545
Dewey Edition
18
Dewey Decimal
683.3
Synopsis
Locks and Keys throughout the Ages is widely considered the best book ever written on the history of locks. It is illustrated throughout with photos from the extensive Lips' Collection. It was written in 1957 by Vincent J.M. Eras, the director of one of the most respected and important lock manufacturing companies in the world at that time - the Lips' Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company (now part of the Assa Abloy Group, along with Yale , Chubb , and many others ) . This is a high-quality hardcover reprint of the 1957 edition of the book, done by special arrangement with ASSA ABLOY. The typeface has been completely re-done and the photographs have been corrected using the latest digital correction technology. The quality of the photos is equal to and, in many cases, better than the original 1957 edition. The author was not only a master locksmith who developed several important patents but he was also an avid collector and was passionate about the history and development of locking mechanisms. His extensive knowledge of the field comes across on every page. In fact, Eras had been in the lock manufacturing business for 58 years before he wrote this book. In the preface he states: "I consider it a gratifying task to place on record my experiences and through this book save them from oblivion. At the same time an excellent opportunity is presented to show the reader my collection of antique and modern locks - the tangible result of more than 50 years travelling, searching and study in many countries". In over 280 black-and-white photos and drawings Vincent Eras brings us on a grand tour of the development of locks from pre-historic to modern times and he also explains to us, in words and illustrations, how their mechanisms work. Artisan Ideas is very glad to be able to make this exceptional book available to the public again. --Vincent J.M. Eras
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