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Steamboat & Railroad Accidents 1840

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Title: Steamboat Disasters and Railroad Accidents in the United States
Author: Howland, S.A.
Description: 408 pp. Frontispiece and 8 full page woodcut illustrations, numerous smaller woodcuts in text. (8vo) 7¾x5, contemporary full calf, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition.Thrilling accounts of mishaps at sea and on rail. Howes H742.
Heading: Place Published: Worcester
Publisher: Dorr, Howland & Co
Date Published: 1840

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Spine ends chipped, light wear to edges and boards; foxing throughout, old dampstain to first few leaves; overall very good.

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