Book Description

A Lovely recased Presentation Copy signed to the titlepage and in the original publishers cloth. Together with The Society of Telegraph Engineers and Electricians Rules and Regulations recommended for the prevention of fire risks from Electric Lightning [April 1888] a scarce 12pp pamphlet loosely inserted. This the scarce FIRST EDITION was bound with metal staples through each signature, a short lived practice as they inevitably rusted and the book fell apart, this copy has been sewn and reassembled. Quarto top edge gilt. 256pps Frontispiece and numerous engraved illustrations. Extensive bibliography and records of public buildings struck by lightning.
Author Anderson, Richard
Date 1880
Publisher London: E & F N Spon 46 Charing Cross
Condition Very Good

Price: £90.00

Offered by John L Capes

Friends of the PBFA

For £10 get free entry to our fairs, updates from the PBFA and more.

Please email info@pbfa.org for more information

Join PBFA

Membership of the PBFA is open to anyone who has been trading in antiquarian and second-hand books for a minimum of two years subject to certain criteria.

Email info@pbfa.org to find out more, or complete the enquiry form.

complete the form