Iron Horses to Promontory (Golden Spike Edition).
by Gerald M. Best
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0870950010
- ISBN 13
- 9780870950018
- Seller
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Oregon City, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
San Marino, CA Golden West Books, 1969. Hardcover First Edition (1969), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Golden West Books' customary practice. First Edition (1969), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Golden West Books' customary practice. Very Good- in Very Good DJ: The Book shows a former owner's name and date inscribed on the rear side of the front free endpaper; just a touch of wear to the head and heel of the backstrip; a couple of tiny spots of soil to the top edge of the text block; the binding is cocked off square, but remains secure; the boards are slightly bowed; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, tightly bound, but showing several imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. The DJ shows wear to the upper extremities, with several tiny tears; moderate rubbing to the panels; the white background field of the rear panel shows faint soiling; unclipped. Attractive and intact, but shows some wear and cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11.3 x 8.7 x 0.85 inches). 207 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs in black & white; Including Tables, Schedules, etc. Bibliography. Index. Decorated Mapped Endpapers. DJ front panel color painting by famed railroad artist Harlan Hiney. Language: English. Weight: 36.1 ounces. Hardback with DJ. .
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Details
- Seller
- Black Cat Hill Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 53869
- Title
- Iron Horses to Promontory (Golden Spike Edition).
- Author
- Gerald M. Best
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition (1969), unstated, but implied: no subsequent print
- ISBN 10
- 0870950010
- ISBN 13
- 9780870950018
- Publisher
- Golden West Books,
- Place of Publication
- San Marino, CA
- Date Published
- 1969.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Transportation: Railroads;
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