Antique 1817 book Robert Fulton steam engine inventor
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Directory: Traditional Collectibles: Books: Bindings: History: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1438228
Directory: Traditional Collectibles: Books: Bindings: History: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1438228
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2311 Schader Dr. #310
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5620
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2311 Schader Dr. #310
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-453-5620
Guest Book
$200.00
A copy of the 1817 book "The Life of Robert Fulton" by Cadwalader Colden, printed in New York City. The book measures 8 1/2" by 5 3/8" and has leather covers in the old fashion. The pages are heavily foxed and generally browned, as is commonly seen in books 200 years old. Covers are attached, though worn, and at top of spine, a piece of leather is missing. An old brown ink signature of previous owner Edward S. Ford and the name again in pencil with date 1823 is present, as shown, adding to the charm and antiquity. A fold-out between pages 274 and 275, "STEAM-VESSELS built in the City of New-York under the Direction and Superintendence of ROBERT FULTON", the right hand portion is separated but present, and there is a small missing corner. Early milestone of the Industrial Age---the dawn of the steam engine and how much it meant for transportation and manufacturing before the advent of electricity and the internal combustion engine.
