Sketch of the Origin and Progress of Steam Navigation.
London. Taylor & Walton. 1848.1st edn. Royal 8vo. [ 9.6 x 7 ins ]. Inscribed -PRESENTED TO H,B, PEACOCK ESQ BY HIS FRIEND THE AUTHOR-
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Pp (6) iv +140 + 16 adverts. Engraved title. Title. 16 Lithograph maritime plates,by Charles F. Cheffins; after John C. Bourne and H. B. Barlow. [as listed], most plates foxed. Original pictorial cloth gilt, marked. Spine chipped. A history of steam navigation up to the 1840's with some very attractive illustrations of various named steam craft in their appropriate settings.
Technical Data
| Author | Woodcroft. Bennet |
| Reference Number | 7281 |
