Description

A handsome Victorian edition of The Story of the Life of George Stephenson; Including a Memoir of His Son, Robert Stephenson by Samuel Smiles, published in London by John Murray, Albemarle Street in 1867.

Beautifully rebound in half brown leather with marbled boards and gilt spine detailing, this substantial volume celebrates the life and achievements of George Stephenson, one of the pioneering engineers behind the railway age.

Samuel Smiles’ celebrated biography traces Stephenson’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming a transformative figure in industrial Britain, while also documenting the contributions of his son Robert Stephenson.

The volume reflects the Victorian fascination with engineering progress, innovation, and self-improvement, making it an important historical work connected to Britain’s railway and industrial heritage.

The marbled boards, raised spine bands, and traditional binding give the book strong decorative shelf presence suitable for both collectors and interior display.

An excellent addition to collections of railway history, industrial revolution literature, Victorian biography, or antique leather-bound books.