The Economics Of Rail Transport In Great Britain: Volume II (Two): Rates & Service (1928 HARDBACK FIRST EDITION IN SCARCE DUSTWRAPPER) by Sherrington, C E R - 1928

London: Edward Arnold, 1928. VG/Good. First edition in d/w. Volume 2 only. " The wealth of any country depends very largely on the efficiency of its transport system". Like all truisms, this requires to be emphasised and explained. In this book the author has set himself the task of making it clear to not only the trained railwayman but also to the trader. In this stand alone volume, after an introductory chapter on the economic function of rail transport, he explains the organization and the administration of railways, some of their operating methods and objects, and their relations with traders, the public, and the State. With Appendix and Index. Previous owner name on front endpaper; d/w has losses and tears; else a very good copy, in a good only d/w, of a first edition in SCARCE dustwrapper. D/w now protected in a detachable, non-adhesive, clear sheaf.. First Edition. Hardback. Very Good/Good.