[AMERICAN RAILROAD]. MINOR, D.K., editor. American Railroad...

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  [AMERICAN RAILROAD]. MINOR, D.K., editor. American Railroad Journal and Advocate of Internal Improvements. New York: D.K. Minor, 1832?33. 2 volumes in 4 parts containing 103 of (104) issues (311 x 222 mm). Lacks issue No. 26 in Vol. II. (Occasional spotting to text, Vol. I, Part I title?page trimmed at gutter and inserted on stub, no title?pages for Vol. II, Vol. II, Part I index leaf with marginal tears repaired, small dampstain in Vol. II, Part II on index leaf and on the preceding Issue). Numerous wood?engraved head?pieces and in text illustrations. Modern cloth, printed spine labels. Provenance: William R. Northway (early ownership signature on title?pages on Parts I and II in Volume I). FIRST EDITION. A near complete run of the first two volumes issued of THE FIRST RAILROAD PERIODICAL IN AMERICA. Published from 1832 to 1837 and was succeeded by the American Railroad Journal and Mechanics? Magazine in 1838.
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