Early Canal Book: "A General History of Inland Navigation" by J Phillips 1809 5th edition, subtitled; "Containing a complete Account of the Canals already executed in England with considerations on those projected". An extensive 598 page book detailing Canals the dates of Surveyed, details of constructions, workings, finances, distance, width, the wharfs and connecting railways etc. In expensive modern binding with fine gold tooling, size 5¼" x 8½"