Visions of the Western Railways

Published by Samuel Bagster [Printed for Private Circulation], London, 1838

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The first edition of this very scarce privately circulated volume of poetry by Richard Edward Austin Townsend. A lovely copy of this very scarce privately published collection of poems, dedicated to the British MP and Baronet Sir Charles Lemon, who in the year prior to the publication of this work was appointed to serve on the Transportation Committee of the House of Commons, and was on the committee of management of the South Western Railway.The first forty-nine pages include a collection of short poems, followed by a collection of poems headed 'Thoughts on the British Association at Liverpool, 1837', which constitutes pages 51 to 90. The pagination then begins anew, with further short poems and verses following.A fascinating and very scarce volume of poetry about the railways, published during the early stages of the railway in England; in 1830, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway opened, establishing the pattern of modern railways. Rebound in quarter calf, with marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed, retaining original blanks. Externally, fine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned to perimeters, but clean. Chipping to perimeters of first four leaves, all original blanks. Very Good Indeed.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
Visions of the Western Railways
Author
R.E.A. Townsend [Richard Edward Austin Townsend]
Publisher
Samuel Bagster [Printed for Private Circulation], London
Publication year
1838
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
11.5" by 8"

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