Magnus Volk Of Brighton

Phillimore, London, (1971), first edition. 240 pp, 8vo (8 11/16" H), hard cover in dust jacket. B&w plates. "Born in Brighton in 1851, Magnus Volk was a true pioneer of electrical engineering. While still in his early twenties he was employing a dozen or more workpeople, making a simple telegraph set which sold all over the world.… Read more about this item

Phillimore, London, 1971. First edition.. Hardback.. Black and White photographs. Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket. DJ protected by high-grade removable clear cover. Not price-clipped; clean, with no owner's markings.

London: Phillimore & Co.. Hardcover. 1971. 1st Edition. 8vo 240pp . Very Good+ in Very Good DJ. Top and front edges lightly foxed. DJ spine and front lower edge show fading . Volk (1851-1937) was a pioneer of electrical engineering and built the electric railway along the front in Brighton .