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First edition.
In his introduction, William Rhawn comments that there have been no improvements in the common roads to match the spectacular growth and improvement of the railroads. The University of Pennsylvania's competition aimed to remedy this situation. Very good .
A later printing. A superb reference on collecting Railroad ephemera. Fine .
Scarce.
A wonderful pictorial book issued in the years following the First World War depicting the amenities on ships flying the American flag. These include ships of The United States Lines, The Pacific Mail Steamship Company, The Admiral- Oriental Line, The Munson Steamship Lines, and The Los Angeles Steamship Company. Good .
Reprint edition. Fine .
First edition. Fine .
First edition.
"It is felt that the following photographs, plans, and data on the locomotives of the Burlington Route will add to the enjoyment and knowledge of those who wish to study an era in railroading now past..To make a well-rounded story, a section on the development of the Burlington System has also been included..The book should be of particular interest to scale-model locomotive builders. The locomotive plans included are representative of Burlington motive power..For those discriminate persons who wish to build accurately detailed models, the assignment sheets list the accessories (feedwater heater system, stoker type, etc.) used on each locomotive."--From the authors' Foreword. Good .
The catalog was first published by Edward Baker in 1893. The index first appeared in the 1895 supplement to the catalog. Very good .
Translated into English by Miss L. Kukol-Yasnopolsky. Revised by John Marshall. The book was originally published in 1900 to encourage English tourists and businessmen to patronize the Trans-Siberian Railway. Very good .
First edition. Fine .
First edition. Good .
First edition. Very good .
First edition. Good .
Third printing, with revisions and three new chapters. Very good .