Description
Detailed account of the design, engineering and construction of the Panama Canal as it was progressing, well illustrated with maps, diagrams and photographs. Scarce in this first edition. Inscribed by author's wife to fep, and signed as "the co-laboror" reflecting her role in preparation of the volume. All in VG internal order bar light toning to page edges. Boards lightly shaken but bindings firm. Maroon cloth with bright gilt titling to front and spine lightly marked and worn to edges. Scarce. 8vo. 554pp
£300.00