First edition. 4to. pp. xxiv, 182, [2], 68 (Appendix); eng. frontis. of "The James Watt, Steam Packet, Propelling against a storm...", 31 figures to text including 1 engraved plate, errata slip tipped-in at p.1; a little foxing to frontis., else very good in contemporary full calf, expertly rebacked with original spine retained, gilt decorated spine with contrasting lettering piece, minor wear to extrems. Presentation inscription to flyleaf from Lady Rivett-Carnac to Richard Creighton in 1844 with recipient’s ownership inscription to title-page, the Bertram Plimer copy with his bookplate loosely inserted.