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Our Library of Curiosities auction features selections from the collection of John A Davidson Jr., a life long collector of rare books. John was extraordinarily interested in a wide array of subjects from the beginning of publishing through the twentieth century.
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Lot 32

EARLE, Thomas (1796-1849). A Treatise on Rail-roads and Internal Communications.

Estimate: $600 - $800
Starting Bid
$300

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EARLE, Thomas (1796-1849). A Treatise on Rail-roads and Internal Communications. First Edition.

Philadelphia: Sold by John Grigg, no. 9 North Fourth Street: Towar, J. & D.M. Hogan, no. 255 Market Street. Mifflin & Parry, printers., 1830.

A treatise on rail-roads and internal communications.: Compiled from the best and latest authorities. With original suggestions and remarks. By Thomas Earle.
120 pages, [6] leaves of plates (4 folded): illustrations, maps. Includes errata.

Re-bound in ½ black leather with marbled boards, raised bands, red leather spine label, gilt title.


H: 9 1/2 W: 5 3/4 in.

With “1st Ed, 1st Book on Subject written in U.S., Sabin 21629,” in pencil on front free endpaper. With “Cossitt Library Memphis Tenn.” imprinted on t.p.

Good. Significant foxing throughout. Pl. at p. 86-87 torn and partially detached.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum.