The American firemen. Essays, lurid leaves, sketches, sparks. A standard work on fire matters

by Henry L. Champlin

$125 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books · No longer available

First edition · Signed

Boston: H. L. Champolin, 1875. First edition, 12mo, pp. 256; removed from binding; text block very good and sound. Inscribed in ink on the front endpaper, Compliments of the author and publisher, August 1875. Includes chapters on The Origin of Fires, Fire Extinguishing Apparatus, What is Fire-proof Construction, etc. Item #55658

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