1824 A Descriptive History of the Steam Engine

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce

The scarce first edition of Robert Stuart's informative history of the steam engine. A second edition, also scarce, was published later in the same year.

Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page, and forty-five further plates. Collated, complete.

A study of the development of steam power from its earliest experiments to its practical application in the early nineteenth century. Discussing principles of steam operation, and describing various types of engines and their uses in industry and transport. 

With the armorial bookplate of Wm. Hy. Hindhaugh to the front pastedown. Former owner's inscription to verso of title page.