Rare 19th Century Handwritten Government Accounts Book
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Vellum Bound
view more by this dealerDimensions:
W-19.2 D-2.5 H-23.5 (cm)
Item Reference:
111201-1603-4Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 111201-1603-4
Item No. 111201 - Dealer No. 1603 - Building No. 4
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Description
This is a rare Victorian handwritten accounts book for a goverment department. It details the checking and copying of plans and fees received for major construction projects around England by British companies. It covers railways, waterworks, bridges, canals and piers etc.
It dates from 1837 to the 1870's and mentions many companies uncluding Brunel for Isambard Kingdon Brunel and the construction of the Taff Vale Railway etc.
The book is vellum bound and is not quite full and does have some blank pages. The back of the book with fees and revenue stamps.
It dates from 1837 to the 1870's and mentions many companies uncluding Brunel for Isambard Kingdon Brunel and the construction of the Taff Vale Railway etc.
The book is vellum bound and is not quite full and does have some blank pages. The back of the book with fees and revenue stamps.
Specifications
- Item Reference
- 111201-1603-4
- Dimensions
- Height: 23.5 cm
- Width: 19.2 cm
- Depth: 2.5 cm
- Era
- Victorian
- Material
- Paper
- Period
- 1837 - 1901, C19th (Victorian)
- Country of Origin
- England
- Condition
- Good internal condition, vellum cover discoloured and very slight warp.
Delivery
- Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
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