Tomes, Robert. PANAMA IN 1855: AN ACCOUNT OF THE PANAMA RAIL-ROAD, OF THE CITIES OFPANAMA AND ASPINWALL; WITH SKETCHES OF LIFE AND CHARACTER ON THE ISTHMUS. Harper & Brothers, NY: 1855. First edition. The publisher's own copy, with his signature and book label. "Until the building of transcontinental railways in the United States, [this railroad, completed in 1855] carried many thousands if passengers on their way from New York to California, and its operation was exceedingly profitable" (DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN HISTORY). 12mo. 246 pp. Illustrated, plates, map. Original brown cloth, gilt title on spine (a little dull). Very good copy. Price: USD 400.00 other currencies   order no. 41555    inquire

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