The Rainhill Story: The Great Locomotive Trial by Anthony Burton
1980. First Edition. 164 pages. Signed by the author. Photographic dust jacket over brown cloth with gilt lettering. Flatsigned by the author to title page. Black and white photographic plates throughout. Pages and plates are bright and clear. Thumb prints to front free endpaper. Binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edge-wear with light sunning to top edge. Spine has subtle crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a prominent forward lean. Unclipped jacket has light edge-wear with minor tears and chipping. Mild rubbing and marking.