Paris, Librairie Scientifique-Industrielle, 1842. 4to. Contemp. hcalf. Richly gilt spine. Spine rubbed at upper compartment. Stamp on title-page. XIX,335 pp., 1 folded table and 5 large folded engraved plates. a few scattered brownspots.
First edition. A classical work on the use of steam-machinery in vessels, discussing the advantages of steam ships over sailing ships.
Order-nr.: 54460