Memoirs of The Lineage Early Life Education and Development of the Genius of James Watt

George Williamson

Published by Thomas Constable, London, 1856

About this Item

A finely bound, first edition copy of George Williamson's memorials of James Watt. In a binding by Alexander Banks, with the binder's stamp 'Banks Junr' of Edinburgh to the front pastedown.Loosely inserted is a lithograph copy of an acceptance letter from Charles Grey at Balmoral Castle on behalf of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Tipped in to the rear is a note regarding this letter and a transcript of its contents. The note also states that the compliments of Her Majesty 'must be most gratifying to the Editor, Rev James Williamson'.Illustrated, with a portrait frontispiece and fifteen plates. Collated, complete.James Watt was a Scottish inventor known for producing his Watt steam engine which was fundamental to the Industrial Revolution. This work is a biography of Watt from his early years and explores his education and career as an engineer. In a full morocco binding. Externally, very smart. Light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. The engraved frontispiece and the plate at page 234 are detached but present. Minor chips to the edge of these plates due to their detached nature. Occasional light spots to pages. Good. Seller Inventory # 792L11

Bibliographic Details

Title: Memoirs of The Lineage Early Life Education ...

Publisher: Thomas Constable, London

Publication Date: 1856

Binding: Fine Binding

Illustrator: Schenck and Macfarlane

Condition: Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book