Sewn pamphlet, approx. 5 1/8" wide by 7 5/8" tall, 28 pages. Illustrated with engravings on covers and a couple in the text. Some spotting on rear cover which has partially bled over to the inside of booklet for several pages--does not obscure text. The Prosser twin cyclinder car was an improved method of shipping grain via railway over the regular method. It had more than double the capacity of the ordinary car, and was a lighter draft, which would improve profits. It also had the ability to dry grain in the car, to prevent it from moulding or fermenting. However, the car was never adopted by railroads, in spite of its superior qualities. 041407A.

Seller Inventory # 000016157

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

PROSPECTUS OF THE PROSSER TWIN CYLINDER CAR COMPANY, Located in Chicago, Cook Co., Ills.

Publisher

Prosser Twin Cylinder Car Company, Chicago

Publication Date

1879

Binding

softcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Good +

Seller catalogs

Railroads

Store Description

Established in 1984, Alkahest Bookshop took over the space and stock of the Atheneum Bookstore on Central St. in Evanston, IL. For many years we were a partner in Chicago Rare Book Center, which closed in 2017. We are now on-line, and have a select general stock, with large sections on U.S. history, art, and literature. We are members of the Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA) and IOBA.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Alkahest Books
IL, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All items are subject to prior sale. No drop shipping except by prior arrangement--email for details. You may order or inquire about books by email, or leave a message on my voice mail for a call-back. Payment may be made via credit card, or Paypal. PayPal payments are to be made to alkahestbooks@toast.net

Alkahest Books is a sole proprietorship. Illinois residents will be asked to remit Illinois sales tax.

Books may be returned to us for any reason within ten (10) days of receipt, through prior...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.0 LB. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.
International priority mail rates are based on the book fitting in a padded priority mail envelope with enough extra room to provide cardboard protection for it. If it doesn't fit, priority mail rates will be higher. Please note, media mail shipments to Hawaii and Alaska may take longer than 30 days.

Payment Methods

PayPal

Add to Wants