Author: [JAMES REYNOLDS and JOHN EMSLIE]
Title: A Popular Description of the Steam Engine, designed to convey a clear idea of the principle and action of that wonderful machine
Description: James Reynolds, 1848. 4to. pp. 16> 2 large hand coloured plates mounted on linen opening out to 880 x 565 mm. Original striped blind stamped cloth. Scarce, Copac lists the BL and Science Museum only> no copy traced at auction. The two magnificent large plates were drawn and engraved by John Emslie [1813 - 75] who specialised in scientific illustration.

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