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First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...

Item # 701984

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.
The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, 1832; Oct. 6, 1832; Nov. 10, 1832; Nov. 17, 1832; Dec. 8, 1832; and April 4, 1833.
Note that the title changes from: "Rail-Road Journal", to Railroad Journal" to American Railroad Journal". And note also that each of the 6 issues has a different engraving in the masthead, one issue having no engraving at all.
Each issue has various railroad-related articles throughout. There are many non-railroad related articles as well.
Each is complete in 16 pages, 9 by 12 1/2 inches, good condition.