The Stephensons and other railway pioneers / by J.F. Layson
1881, First Edition. London: The Tyne Publishing (1881). Near fine copy with marginal scattered foxing in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Copy has previous owner's minor pen annotations to FFEP. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 304 pages; Physical description: 304 p. : ports (tissue guard). ; 19 cm. Subject: Stephenson, George, 1781-1848. Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859. Trevithick, Richard, 1771-1833. Hedley, William, 1779-1843. Hackworth, Timothy, 1786-1850. Brunel, Isambard Kingdom, 1806-1859. Locomotives - History. Railroads - Great Britain - Biography. Author Layson, J. F. (John F. ) Series: Memorable men of the Nineteenth Century ; 6. Item #187564
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