Long Beach, CA Johnston-Howe Publications, 1963. Hardcover First Edition (1963), so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the reverse of the front endpaper. First Edition (1963), so stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows slight spine lean; foxing to the top edge fo the text block; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; and a hint of soiling therefrom; else flawless; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Attractive and intact. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 8.75 x 0.95 inches). 206 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage duotone photographs. Color frontispiece. Tri-tone map endpapers. Language: English. Weight: 48 ounces. Hardback with DJ. The history of the four little short lines that operated in the Merced River canyon just adjacent to Yosemite National Park. 206 pages text with maps, photographs, locomotive and car diagrams. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 56584
Title: Railroads of the Yosemite Valley.
Author: Hank Johnston in collaboration with James Law
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (1963), so stated.
Publisher: Johnston-Howe Publications,
Place of Publication: Long Beach, CA
Date Published: 1963.
Bookseller catalogs: Transportation: Railroads;

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