The Greatest Iron Ship S.S. Great Eastern.

London: David & Charles, n.d.. The story of the S.S. Great Eastern, at the time the world largest iron ship and the ship which laid the first telegraph cable across the Atlantic. Illustrated throughout in a nice variety of contemporary photos, woodcuts, illustrations and diagrams. Bound in grey boards. Good condition. Interior of book would be considered near fine if not for a curious unobtrusive pinhole which pierces the upper middle of front cover and through the first 34 pages, with slight indent to a further few pages. Does not interfere with legibility of text. Dustjacket is taped over the boards. . 23 cm. 182 pp. b/w plates