24 p.; printed pink wrappers. Boston: Dutton and Wentworth, Printers., 1849. Sixth Edition. Cowan, p. 513; Graff 3365; Eberstadt 134:550. Degrand's plan to construct a railroad from St. Louis to San Francisco was presented to interested parties at the U.S. Hotel in Boston. Degrand estimated that the 1600 mile railway would cost $66,666/mile for a total cost of $100,000,000. Faint touch of soiling to wrappers, rubberstamp of "Wilson Collection," else fine.

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