A remarkable piece of engineering history — this 1935 I.C.S. Civil Engineer's Handbook published by International Textbook Company sits solidly in your hands, its embossed black cover worn with the quiet dignity of decades on a professional's shelf. Open it and you'll find the kind of dense, authoritative knowledge that built bridges, highways, and water systems across mid-century America. A genuine working reference from a time when engineers calculated by hand and every formula mattered.

Why You'll Love It

• Rare 1935 third edition hardcover in Very Good condition
• Spine is straight, binding is tight, pages are clean and unmarked
• Elegant original embossed black cover with sturdy construction
• Packed with practical formulas, diagrams, and tables for real-world engineering
• Covers structural, hydraulic, sanitary, transportation, and highway engineering
• A valuable professional resource or collector's piece for engineers and history enthusiasts
• Mild shelf wear only — no dust jacket, name stamped on fly page

Details

• Title: I.C.S. Handbook — Civil Engineer's
• Author/Publisher: International Correspondence Schools / International Textbook Company
• Year: 1935
• Edition: Third
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good (VG) — spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked, mild shelf wear, no DJ, name stamped on fly page

Styling & Display Ideas

• Display on a vintage or industrial-style bookshelf alongside other antique technical references
• Perfect centerpiece for a home office, library, or engineer's study
• Pairs beautifully with vintage maps, drafting tools, or antique scientific instruments