An Address.on the Advantages of Low Fares, and Low Rates of Freight, practically Illustrated by the Deep Researches of the British, French and Belgian Governments; unanimously approved and adopted, and ordered to be published, by a meeting of Gentlemen Friendly to Internal Improvements, held in Boston, Dec. 3, 1840

(Railroad Pamphlet) Degrand, Peter Paul Francis

Published by Dutton and Wentworth, Printers, Boston, 1840

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First edition. 39 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Addressed to his fellow citizens of Massachusetts and to the Friends of Railroads throughout the Union. He presents information and inquiries made by other governments as well as the American Friends of Railroads and the results of his examination were " that a low Rate of Freight creates great quantities of goods to be carried, and thereby becomes the most profitable; that great masses of Passengers are created by the low Fare; and that a Rise of Fare has invariably dimished the Net Income and a reduction of Fare has invariably increased it". American Imprints 40-1945; Sabin 19305n. Low Fares and Rates of Freight increase Income. American Imprints 40-1945; Sabin 19305n Original pink printed wrappers. Spine worn, some soiling and wear to wrappers with light marginal soiling of text, else a very good copy.

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• Title: An Address.on the Advantages of Low Fares, and Low Rates of Freight, practically Illustrated by the Deep Researches of the British, French and Belgian Governments; unanimously approved and adopted, and ordered to be published, by a meeting of Gentlemen Friendly to Internal Improvements, held in Boston, Dec. 3, 1840
• Publisher: Dutton and Wentworth, Printers, Boston
• Publication Date: 1840
• Binding: 39 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
• Edition: First edition.
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