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Facts and Figures, Principally Relating to Railways and Commerce
Samuel Salt
1848
Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans; W. J. Adams; Bradshaw and Blacklock : London; Manchester
6" by 4"
v, [1], 152pp
SUMMARY
A very scarce reference work, presenting many facts and figures on Victorian railways, the first edition.
First Edition,Publishers Original Binding,Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this very scarce work.
An interesting treatise on railways, presenting many facts and figures regarding different aspects of the railways.
A useful reference work on Victorian transportation, looking at the development of railways, the lead trade at Newcastle, bookselling in Ireland, milk by railway, how to make axle grease for railway carriages, and more.
By Samuel Salt, who also wrote Statistics and Calculations.
CONDITION
In the original publishers cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spine. Light marks and rubbing to the cloth. Spine and extremities are faded. Light bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean. Closed tear to page 71/72.
Overall Condition: Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine- Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed- Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good- Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good- Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under condition
Good Only- Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair- As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor- Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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