Facts and Figures, Principally Relating to Railways and Commerce

Published by Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans; W. J. Adams; Bradshaw and Blacklock, London; Manchester, 1848

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A very scarce reference work, presenting many facts and figures on Victorian railways, the first edition. The first edition of this very scarce work.An interesting treatise on railways, presenting many facts and figures regarding different aspects of the railways. A useful reference work on Victorian transportation, looking at the development of railways, the lead trade at Newcastle, bookselling in Ireland, milk by railway, how to make axle grease for railway carriages, and more.By Samuel Salt, who also wrote 'Statistics and Calculations'. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Light marks and rubbing to the cloth. Spine and extremities are faded. Light bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Closed tear to page 71/72. Good.

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Title
Facts and Figures, Principally Relating to Railways and Commerce
Author
Samuel Salt
Publisher
Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans; W. J. Adams; Bradshaw and Blacklock, London; Manchester
Publication year
1848
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
6" by 4"

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