Light soiling on edge of front wrapper, staples a little rusted. The Newcomen Society of North America was chartered in 1961, following the earlier establishment in 1923 of the Newcomen Society in England. The focus is on "material history, as distinguished from political history". This includes education, business, banking, railroads, utilities, insurance, & other enterprises contributing to the progress of society. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 28 pages. Illustrator: Woodcuts & several photographs. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 pound or less. Category: Engineering, Industrial, Trade; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.