Manual of the Principles and Practice of Road-Making: Comprising the Location, Construction, and Improvement of Roads, (Common, Macadam, Paved, Plank, Etc.) and Rail-Roads.

GILLESPIE, W. M.

Published by A. S. Barnes & Co.,, NY:, 1847

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First edition. This copy belonged to American philanthropist and educator, Emily Howland and bears her ownership signature on the front free endpaper. Octavo, bound in dark brown/black cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Moderate shelf wear and aging, occasional foxing throughout text block, else very good. Binding is solid.; 336 pages.

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Manual of the Principles and Practice of Road-Making: Comprising the Location, Construction, and Improvement of Roads, (Common, Macadam, Paved, Plank, Etc.) and Rail-Roads.

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A. S. Barnes & Co.,, NY:

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1847

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1st Edition

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