217 x 141 mm. iv, 191 pp. Numerous tables, index. Blind-stamped publisher's pebbled maroon cloth, gilt spine; spine slightly dis-colored. Fine. FIRST EDITION. A substantial work on the canals of Canada which was later supplemented by articles printed in the Monetary Times, Toronto. Kingsford, born in London, originally went to Canada in the British Army in 1837. Upon discharge from the Army, he entered the office of the city surveyor of Montreal in 1841 and soon qualified as a civil engineer. In this capacity he was involved in the development of much of the Canadian infrastructure, including... View More...
First edition. 29 cm. 128 pp. Profusely illustrated, bibliography. Gilt-stamped green cloth, dust-jacket; jacket a tad worn. Burndy bookplate. AUTHOR SIGNED on the title-page. Very good. First Edition. View More...
