Iron Bridge to Crystal Palace - Impact and Images Of The Industrial Revolution
1979 (First edition).
Thames and Hudson with The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
, London, England
Apparently one of the most important surviving symbols of Britain's emergence as the world's first industrial nation is the Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale , the first of its kind and cast at a foundry nearby, The author traces the growth and spread of industrial technology, based on coal, iron and steam power to other parts of England. Easily read with copious black and white illustrations and photographs throughout, it is a great but approachable work that defines this important age
$28.00
Specifications
| Author | Briggs, Asa |
| Publisher | Thames and Hudson with The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust |
| Place Published | London, England |
| Year Published | 1979 (First edition) |
| Date of First Edition or Edition Notes |
1979 |
| Size | Royal 8vo - Octavo, 254mm x 165mm |
| Chapters | VI plus Chronology & Index |
| Pages | 208pp |
Condition Report
| Cover | Burgundy paper hardcover with gilt title original spine and publisher icon original front board in pristine condition with a likewise as-new illustrated blue/green dust wrapper devoid of any damage now protected by clear archival covering. |
| Overall | In fine condition internally, clear of any foxing original extraneous marks original notations. |