David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1970. Facsimile Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Arguably the high water mark of the publisher's inspired catalogue of facsimile reprints.This edition features all the railway related parts of the original 1846 publication but omits the general sections re topography, geology, local antiquities etc. The reproductions of Bourne's delightful lithographs are of very good quality. A distinctly above average copy, clean, tight and sound. Original publisher's two tone cloth binding, gilt lettered. Dust jacket also very clean and tidy, price clipped, unfaded. Original clear plastic wrapper present too, again in good state. No inscriptions. Vi + 58 pages + plates. A large and heavy book but no extra postage will be required for UK delivery. Approx. size 21" by 14.5". Quantity Available: 1. Category: Railways; ISBN: 0715346881. ISBN/EAN: 9780715346884. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 27445. . 9780715346884

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Bookseller: Steve Liddle (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 27445
Title: Bourne's Great Western Railway
Author: Bourne, J.C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Facsimile Edition
ISBN 10: 0715346881
ISBN 13: 9780715346884
Publisher: David & Charles
Place of Publication: Newton Abbot
Date Published: 1970
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