250 years of steam [signed] [first edition]

VG+/VG+. First edition in d/w not price clipped. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ALAN BLOOM, without dedication on half-title page. Signing reads, 'Good wishes from/Alan Bloom'. Profusely illustrated with photographs and line-drawings. An excellent study and history over 250 years of the steam engine in all its forms; marine, railway, agricultural, road vehicles, steam rollers, traction engines, and more. With Bibliography and Index. Some spotting to top-edge; some minor bruising to base of spine; else a very good plus copy, in a very good plus d/w, of a SCARCE first edition, first prining SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ALAN BLOOM. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf. HEAVY PLEASE CONTACT US ABOUT POSTAGE. ORDERS OUTSIDE OF UK MAY INCUR EXTRA POSTAGE.