The Railroads of the United States... 1868, FIRST EDITION
by Flint, Henry M
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+
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The Railroads of the United States: Their History and Statistics: Comprising The Progress and Present Condition of the Various Lines with their Earnings and Expenses, and Showing Their Wonderful Power in Developing the Resources of the Country.To Which are Added a Synopsis of the Railroad Laws of the United States, and an Article on the Comparative Merits of Iron and Steel Rails by Henry M Flint. Philadelphia: John E Potter and Company, 452 pp plus 6 pp period ads (12mo, 5-1/2"x7-1/2"). 1868 First Edition.
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- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18680018030
- Title
- The Railroads of the United States... 1868, FIRST EDITION
- Author
- Flint, Henry M
- Format/Binding
- Original green cloth hardcover with imipressed covers and gilt spine
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John E Potter
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1868
- Size
- 12mo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Railroad, railway, Chicago, Quincy, Burlington, New York, New Orleans, steel rails, iron rails, transportation, the way west, westward migration, engineering, locomotives
- Bookseller catalogs
- Exploration / Travel; Railroad / the Way West; American History - 19th Century; Americana;
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