The lives of George and Robert Stephenson / Samuel Smiles ; introduction by Eric de Maré - The Folio Society
1975, 1st edition. London : Folio Society. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked decorated cloth in slip-case. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. The classic Folio Society design. Item #413899
Physical description; 304 pages, 11 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; "The text of this edition is that of the author's last revision of 1874. The cuts are taken from the edition of 1862." Illustrations on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Stephenson, George 1781-1848. Stephenson, Robert 1803-1859. Railroad enginers Great Britain ; Biography. Railroad engineers Biography. Railroads Great Britain History 19th century. Railroads Great Britain History. Railroad engineers Great Britain ; Biography. Civil engineers Great Britain Biography. Civil engineering Great Britain History. Railways Stephenson, George, b.1781 & Stephenson, Robert Great Britain Biographies. Biography Railway Engineer Engineering.
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