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This is a very good hardcover copy of the 2 volume set of the original first American editions in very good dust jackets. Both volumes are very clean inside, just a little light spotting to the top page-edges of volume 1 only. Previous owner name in ink on front free endpaper of volume 1. The dust jackets are both complete with light edgewear, the jacket for volume 2 spine top a bit chipped, jackets very good overall. Both jackets in clear mylar covers. This work was originally published in German in 1962 and 1966 under the title " Zugbeanspruchte Konstruktionen". This MIT Press edition was published in 1967 and 1969. Both volumes profusely illustrated in black & white, with photos of models and actual structures, plus much technical information in the form of equations and graphs. Large 4tos, 11" high X 8.5" wide, 320 pages & 171 pages. A very nice hardcover copy of the first American edition in jackets with only light wear. Large heavy books, foreign shipping will be extra. This set will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.