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Roper's Hand-Book of the Locomotive with Gilt-Embossed Binding - A technical manual titled Roper's Hand-Book of the Locomotive, of pocketbook form featuring a black pebbled binding with a wrap-around flap and tuck-in strap. The flap is decorated with three gilt-embossed motifs including two inward-facing steam locomotives and a central mechanical governor device. The pages feature gilded edges. The interior text includes headers reading ROPER'S, HAND-BOOK OF THE LOCOMOTIVE, and LOCOMOTIVE. The manual contains technical details regarding steam expansion and locomotive performance, with specific reference to American railway routes including Fort Wayne and the line between New York and Philadelphia. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.