Item #350475 1830. The Railway System. A letter and editorial regarding Thomas Gray's claims to be the earliest proponent of the superiority of railways over turnpike roads ans canals. Approximately 175 lines, featured in a complete issue of Mechanics Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal and Gazette. Issue No.334. railway promoter Thomas Gray.
1830. The Railway System. A letter and editorial regarding Thomas Gray's claims to be the earliest proponent of the superiority of railways over turnpike roads ans canals. Approximately 175 lines, featured in a complete issue of Mechanics Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal and Gazette. Issue No.334.
1830. The Railway System. A letter and editorial regarding Thomas Gray's claims to be the earliest proponent of the superiority of railways over turnpike roads ans canals. Approximately 175 lines, featured in a complete issue of Mechanics Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal and Gazette. Issue No.334.

1830. The Railway System. A letter and editorial regarding Thomas Gray's claims to be the earliest proponent of the superiority of railways over turnpike roads ans canals. Approximately 175 lines, featured in a complete issue of Mechanics Magazine, Museum, Register, Journal and Gazette. Issue No.334.

London: Mechanics' Magazine, 1830. First Edition. Disbound. Very Good Condition. Item #350475

Gray was a contemporary of William James, the Stephensons and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and can be considered through these contacts as a highly influential enthusiast for the new railway technology. Other material included in this issue regards Cylindrical Railway Carriages in New York, a long piece on improved steam engines by Mr. Gilman, house fires, and the English money system, amongst other matters. Some foxing. Note; this is an original weekly part separated from a larger volume, not a reprint or copy. THERE IS MORE THAN ONE PICTURE OF THIS ITEM TO SHOW YOU MORE DETAILS. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; Canals & Waterways. Inventory No: 350475. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.

Keywords: BZDB395 Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; Canals & Waterways. Thomas Gray, railway promoter (1788-1848) 1830. The Railway System. A letter and editorial regarding Thomas Gray's claims to be the earliest proponent of the superiority of railways o

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