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First American railroad publication...
First American railroad publication...
Item # 701484
February 08, 1834
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 8, 1834 This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.
The best feature of this newspaper may be the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this is from the very beginning years of the railroad industry.
Various railroad-related text throughout the issue with articles headed: "New York & Erie Railroad"; a page 3 print of: "Dr. Church's Steam Carriage" with an article; "Economy in the Use of Steam" and more. Plus there are many non-railroad related articles as well.
Sixteen pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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