Machinery's Handbook: A Reference Book for the Mechanical Engineer, Draftsman, Toolmaker and Machinist, 22nd Edition (1984 Hardcover w/o DJ)




Since the 1st publication in 1914, Machinery's Handbook has increasingly become the standard work of reference in all countries where machines or other mechanical products were designed and manufactured. This was because of the commitment of the publishers to make each new edition of greater practical value than the preceding one by recruiting practicing experts to revise the manual in the area of their expertise.


Franklin Day Jones (1879–1967) was an author in mechanical engineering and toolmaking. He wrote the first edition of Machinery's Handbook (1914, Industrial Press), with engineer Erik Oberg and was the Editor of each revision until 1950. Holbrook Lynedon Horton (1907-2001) then assumed the role of Editor, continuing in that role to 1977. Paul B. Schubert, long time Associate Editor, was editor for the 1977 & 1979 editions. This was the 1st edition for Henry H. Ryffel as editor.


This copy is from the 22nd edition printed in 1984. This edition has increased coverage of metric standards and data. General contents listed, ready indexes on end-papers, comprehensive indexe and special metric index. xiv+2512pp.


Stiff brown leatherette covers has gold lettering, but with no DJ. Page-edges and title page has ink stamp of a registered professional engineer. Interior is tight, clean and text unmarked. Opens as if seldom read.



Copyrights 1914, 1924, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1936, 1937, every year 1939-1957 inclusive, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1979 and 1984. Printed in U.S.A. This copy from first printing, February, 1984 of Twenty-second Edition. LCCN: 72-622276. ISBN: 0-8311-1155-0. No MSR.



Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:


Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...


Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher.


Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership.


Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.


Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)


Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have

missing pages (you should ask).


Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.


1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector

might desire this copy.


Thanks for looking!