Lives of the engineers : with an account of their principal works; comprising also a history of inland communication in Britain. Vol 3
by Smiles, Samuel (1812-1904)
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London : John Murray, Albemarle Street , 1868. 1st edition. Hardcover. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth in a glassine wrapper. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 542p frontis.: ill., ports.; 8vo.Notes: v. 3. George and Robert Stephenson. Subjects: Stephenson, George 1781-1848. Stephenson, Robert 1803-1859. Civil engineering Great Britain History. Civil engineers; Biography. Communication and traffic Great Britain History. Engineering Great Britain History. Engineers Great Britain; Biography. Roads Great Britain. Transportation Great Britain History.
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- Title
- Lives of the engineers : with an account of their principal works; comprising also a history of inland communication in Britain. Vol 3
- Author
- Smiles, Samuel (1812-1904)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : John Murray, Albemarle Street
- Date Published
- 1868
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