WALKER (GEORGE): THE COSTUME OF YORKSHIRE, London, by T. Bensley, for Longman [and others], 1814, lge. 4to, 39 hand-coloured aquatint plates only (of 41, lacking J3, outer margin of M4 lightly dampstained), modern half calf, spine gilt. [Abbey Life 432; Prideaux p. 355; Martin-Hardie p. 153; Colas 3044]

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WALKER (GEORGE): THE COSTUME OF YORKSHIRE, London, by T. Bensley, for Longman [and others], 1814, lge. 4to, 39 hand-coloured aquatint plates only (of 41, lacking J3, outer margin of M4 lightly dampstained), modern half calf, spine gilt. [Abbey Life 432; Prideaux p. 355; Martin-Hardie p. 153; Colas 3044]

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Abbey: 'Plate 3 is of particular interest in being the first representation of a steam-engine on rails; built by Murray & Blenkinsop, Leeds, in 1812, about two years before Stephenson's engine, it was used from 1812-33.'

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