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Title | The Atlantic Ferry, Its Ships, Men, and Working |
Author | Maginnis, A.J. |
Edition | First Edition |
Published | Whittaker & Co. London 1892 |
Description | VII-304 pp. Uncut.Illustrated and indexed. Ahighly interesting treatise on the functioning of Transatlantic crossing. gives a table of "Rapid Passages" lists of average number of passengers, plates and diagrams of the ships in this very interesting period of the Sail/Steam transition as well as the increasing immigration to the United States. A fine, uncut copy, printed on "De Luxe" paper in a limited edition of 150 copies only, in the original gilt lettered/ decorated vellum binding. [comes with the errata slip] Some ugly Ex Library stamps, and a small split at top of spine, else, a very desirable and rare book. |
Book condition | Very Good |
Binding | Full-Vellum |
Book size | 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall | | |
Price | 195 |
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