A short treatise on the application of steam, whereby is clearly shewn from actual experiments, that steam may be applied to propel boats or vessels

RUMSEY, JAMES

Publication Date: 1849

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Philadelphia: Printed by Joseph James, 1788 [actually Albany, 1849]. 8 7/8 x 5 3/4". Pp. [1013]-1038. Frontispiece. Some foxing on frontispiece, soiling in upper corner of title. With: [JOHN FITCH]. The original steam-boat supported, or, A reply to Mr. James Rumsey's pamphlet. Shewing the true priority of John Fitch and the false datings, &c., of James Rumsey. Philadelphia: Printed by Zachariah Poulson, Junr., 1788 [Albany, 1849]. Pp. [1039]-1102. Folding frontispiece. Terminal blank soiled on verso. Both disbound. Good copies. Collated and complete. Reprints from "The documentary history of the state of New York," Albany, 1849, v. 2. Sabin 74129 and 24582 (see under). Seller Inventory # 001839

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Title: A short treatise on the application of steam...

Publication Date: 1849

Binding: Disbound

Condition: Good