The History and Description of The Great Western Railway, John Bourne, 1843

by John C Bourne

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Bourne, John C.: The History and Description of the Great Western Railway including it's geology and the antiquities of the district through which it passes. Tilt and Bogue, London 1843. Folio., approx 390mm x 550mm. Modern half morocco, gilt titles to front and spine within decorative motif, leather a little bumped. Marbled end papers. Title, Preface iii-iv with Paddington Station Lith. on Indian paper. Pp76 introduction, History, Geology, General Antiquities, Illustrations, Appendix A Church Notes, Appendix B Geology of Bristol. Full page Lith. Title. Illustration list with Entrance gateway, Bristol Station vignette. 47 lithos, most tinted, on 33 sheets, as called for. This volume does not contain the 3 geology maps as listed in Abbey 399. Some light spotting and browning of plates, letter press pages clean and bright. A scarce illustrated early railway record.