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Walter Hancock and his Common Road Steam Carriages

Walter Hancock and his Common Road Steam Carriages

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Biography and study of Walter Hancock (1799–1852), pioneer builder of steam road carriages in Britain. Includes Hancock's own "Narrative of Twelve Years' Experiments". Frontispiece portrait from the National Portrait Gallery. Bright orange dust wrapper. Published by Laurence Oxley of Alresford. 

  • Author: James, Francis
  • Publisher: Laurence Oxley
  • Place: Alresford, Hampshire
  • Year: 1975
  • Physical: Hardback with dust wrapper, 8vo; Frontispiece portrait of Walter Hancock (National Portrait Gallery); illustrated throughout
  • Condition: Good; dust wrapper with light wear
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