Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Proceedings ... on the ... Railroad Bill, 1825

Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Proceedings of the Committee of the House of Commons on the Liverpool and Manchester Railroad Bill, London: Printed by Thomas Davison, 1825, folding lithograph view, 14 lithograph maps and plans (10 folding, all but 2 coloured, one single-page plate with short repaired closed tear), errata slip present, occasional scattered spotting, edges untrimmed, modern diced half calf, gilt decorated spine, marbled sides, folio

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The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was to be the first built for the use of passengers (as well as goods), the Proceedings including extensive evidence from engineers, land owners, shareholders, local business men and others with a vested interest. George Stephenson was subjected to searching cross-examination by the counsel for the opposition, and the Bill was "eventually rejected, mainly on the grounds of admitted inefficiency of the plans" (ODNB). Changes were made and the Bill was introduced successfully in 1826.

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