The Forth and Clyde Navigation (2 results)

Condition: Very Good. 4 pages. Hopkins provides a brief survey of the canalâs line, traffic and engineering arrangements, noting improvements recently completed and the advantages the navigation affords to central Scotland. The notice reflects the magazineâs interest in public works and the steady extension of inland communication. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 12 x 21 cms. Category: Scots Magazine; New Arrivals; Canals & Waterways. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

1p., 4to. In very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. With envelope, addressed by Cubitt to 'C F Stuart Esqre | 20 New Norfolk Street | Park Lane', with red wax seal and postmarks, and docketted 'Mr Cubitt. Engineer'. He has received Stuart's letter of 17 May, and has 'since seen Mr. Buchanan with all the Reports Plans Instr[ucti]ons &c &c relative to the question of interference with Lord Blantyre's property', and he will 'more fully examine' them 'during the recess of Parliament'. He has 'also seen & consulted with Mr. Spottiswoode on the subject', and has 'little doubt but that some proposition & plan may be devised as will meet the case, without either promoting the improvement of the Navigation or injuriously interfering with the rights & enjoyments of Lord Blantyre as regards the River Clyde -'. He concludes 'with the assurance that the subject shall have my best attention'.…