This hardcover book, "The Victorian Steam Locomotive: Its Design & Development 1804-1879," offers a detailed exploration of steam locomotive engineering and history. Authored by G.D. Dempsey C.E. and D. Kinnear Clark C.E., it includes technical illustrations, historical photographs, and comprehensive text about the development of Victorian-era steam locomotives. The book is in very good condition with a sturdy binding and clean pages, showing minimal signs of wear. It is an excellent resource for enthusiasts and historians interested in railway engineering and Victorian industrial history.