History of the Mexican Railway; Wealth of Mexico, in the Region extending from the Gulf to the Capital of the Republic, considered in its Geological, Agricultural, Manufacturing and Commercial Aspect; with scientific, historical & statistical notes

folio [38 x 27 cm]; 211 pp, extra color lithographed (chromolithograph) title plate, plus 32 tinted or toned lithographed plates, large folding map showing the railway routes & elevation, tables, engraved initials. original cloth, gilt title lettering on cover, later cloth spine, edges worn, inner hinge re-enforced, light foxing on some leaves, mostly confined to margins, one plate with margins significantly trimmed but not affecting image, very good sound copy. A p Palau 25914. Spain & Spanish America II, 46. The book describes the completion of the first railway between Mexico City and Veracruz on the Atlantic coast and Jalapa. The plates are of bridges, tunnel construction, waterfall, views of several cities, a spectacular panorama bird's-eye-view of Mexico City, 2 plates of portraits, views, etc. The lithograph plates are by H. Iriarte, with designs mostly by S. Hernandez. The fine colored plate shows a steam engine pulling a train with tropical trees and a bridge and mountain in background. The text was translated into English by George F. Henderson. The project took 15 years to complete from the initial surveys to the official inauguration in 1871. The text includes detailed description of the geography, cities and construction, history, scientific information with tables A complete copy with all the excellent plates.