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Title: Catalogue of the Wheeler Gift of Books, Pamphlets and Periodicals in the Library of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers Author: Weaver, William D. (Editor) Place: New York Publisher: American Institute of Electrical Engineers Date: 1909 Description: 475pp. Octavo [24.5 cm] 3/4 blue leather with paper covered boards, raised bands, and red and brown leather gilt stamped title labels and gilt stamped decorative patterns on the spine. First edition. Introduction and Notes by Brother Potamian. Very attractive bindings. Wheeler became the possessor of the very remarkable collection of electrical books of the late Mr. Latimer Clark. "I have always been a strong believer in the principle that every professional man is under obligation to contribute in some way to the welfare of the profession in which he is engaged, and in obedience to this idea I now desire to present this Library to you complete, reserving to myself only the photographs, autographs, and such duplicate books as I may add to my own collection without detracting from the completeness of the Library." - Schuyler Skaats Wheeler. Donated by Ken Sanders, Salt Lake City, UT. Lot Amendments Condition: Very good condition. The edges of the covers are lightly rubbed. The paper on the covers is subtly browned. The edges of the free endsheets are darkened. There are contemporary gift inscriptions on the front flyleaves. Item number: 244165