Gordon, Alexander and Tredgold, Thomas

A TREATISE UPON ELEMENTAL LOCOMOTION, and Interior Communication,... [by Gordon] (bound with) A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON RAIL-ROADS AND CARRIAGES...[by Tredgold]

London: Thomas Tegg & Son (Gordon) and J. B. Nichols and Son (Tredgold), 1836. 3rd and 2nd, respectively. Hardcover. attractively bound in 3/4 contemporary dark green calf with gilt spine decoration and morocco spine labels, moderate shelf wear and age darkening of covers. Contents very good with some age browning of paper, some foxing and some light soiling. The work by Gordon is the third edition with 13 folding plates or full page plates plus a supplement of about 19 pages. The work by Tredgold is the second edition and has 4 plates. Both works have other text illustrations and tables. Two important works on the early days of railroads bound together. 1836 and 1835. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #1946

Price: $383.00