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191232864Chicago: University of Chicago Press 1912. First edition large 8vo pp. x 446; handsomely and expertly recased in dark green cloth gilt-titled portion of original spine laid down; barely noticeable scuffing and wear to binding and a few light smudges to prelims otherwise a very good to near fine--and firmly bound--copy. A densely packed reference arranged topically and indexed by names. The subjects of the citations include railways around the world not just in the US. <br/><br/> University of Chicago Press hardcover books
187018078np 1870. Octavo sheet folded into panels totaling 8pp. Unfolded the verso consists of a Map of Boston Clinton & Fitchburg Railroad and Connections. Light wear a few short fold splits without loss. Good or so. unknown books
193143321London: Waterlow & Sons Ltd. 1931. First edition. A near fine copy. 1 sheet. Folio. A canceled issue 500 pound note of the 1200000 pounds sterling 5 per cent second mortgage debentures for the Buenos Ayres Central Railway which was first granted a concession in 1894. Waterlow & Sons, Ltd. unknown books
18618107baGoderich Ontario: Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway 1861. Book. Very good condition. No Binding. Railroads; partly printed document Goderich August 17 1861 receipt for barrels of flour for delivery to Buffalo NY; signed by G. P. Broughton B. and L. H. RR. Buffalo and Lake Huron Railway unknown books
18808642Chicago 1880. 27pp stitched. Original printed wrappers. Very Good. unknown books
1901TB30276Chicago: Chicago & North-Western Railway Co. 1901. First Edition. An ex-library copy in its original light brown cloth covered flexible boards with a mult-colored printed front board. A small octavo of 7 3/4 by 5 inches with a 1/4" closed tear to the cloth at the head of the spine a library gift plate on the front paste down library stamps on several pages and call numbers written on the title and copyright pages. Without a dust jacket. 114 pages followed by an illustration of an earlier work of art. Illustrated throughout with maps and reproductions of earlier works of art. Chicago & North-Western Railway Co. hardcover books
194069647New York 1940. Paperback. Very Good. 126p. White wrapper. 31cm. Some cover soil and browning. Annual Report Form A Large and Medium Steam Roads and Switching and terminal Companies. <br/><br/> paperback books
19094239Paddington Station London: Great Western Railway Company 1909. 72pp. Profusely photo illustrated. Folding map at rear printed in 4 colors. Finely bound by Morrell in 1/2 dark blue calf brown calf spine label over marbled boards hinges lightly rubbed. An appendix includes a schedule of railway ticket prices. Great Western Railway Company hardcover books
1962SGG313B-45Los Angeles CA: Interurbans Electric Railway Publications 1962. Paperback. Very Good. Series: Interurbans Vol. 20 No. 1; Interurbans Special No. 16 pt. 4A. Pamphlet. 11 x 8 1/2 inches. 40 pp. Many halftone photographic illustrations maps; text clean unmarked. Printed wrappers in red and black vignette advertisements on back stapled three-hole punched; binding square and tight minor soiling head and foot of spine bumped light shelf wear. Very good. Vol. 20 No. 1 of Interurbans Magazine edited by Ira L. Ewett Raymond E. Younghans Frank Barnes Librarian. This Special Edition focuses on the history of the Pasadena Long Beach and San Pedro streetcars and railways. Includes chronologies histories and statistics for each line as well as extensive historic photographic images of the cars from the early teens through the 1940s; also with historic maps of each line. The Pacific Electric Railway founded by Henry Huntington was the largest railway network in the world in the 1920s. It connected Los Angeles with many surrounding cities the first of which was Long Beach. Interurbans Electric Railway Publications paperback books
18808710Cleveland: Short & Forman 1880. Original printed wrappers stitched 54pp. Text illus. Light wear Very Good. Much data on the Road's growth in freight business particularly between Chicago and New York; financial data engineers' report on road mileage freight forwarded and received performance of locomotive engines passenger traffic by station and historical financial data. FIRST EDITION. Short & Forman unknown books
1864726451864. Paperback. Very Good. Manchester and Lawrence Railroad Corporation. Five Annual Reports of the Directors for 1864 1868 1870 1874 & 1886. Concord first three or Manchester last two: 1864 1868 1870 1874 and 1886. 10-20 pages per report. Wrappers. 21-23cm. Vertical crease on two reports. <br/><br/> paperback books
1859562051859. Analysis of Litigation Between The New York Central and One of Its Vendors New York Central Railroad Company. Disaster to the New York Central Railroad: Decisions of the General Term of the Supreme Court In Third Judicial District September 1859. 37 pp. Octavo 9" x 6". Stab-stitched pamphlet in printed wrappers. Rear wrapper lacking front detached signatures loose some chipping to edges of front wrapper and margins of a few leaves. Some toning to text internally clean. A scarce item. $50. Only edition. This anonymous pamphlet analyzes litigation between the railroad and a wood supplier. It alleges incompetence on the part of the New York Central's management team. OCLC locates 6 copies 1 in New York at Syracuse University none in law libraries. Not in Cohen. unknown books
1882WRCAM8164Np 1882. 15pp. Original printed wrappers. Some soiling else very good. unknown books
1882WRCAM8157New York 1882. 8pp. Original printed self-wrappers. Very good. Further dialogue regarding extension of the time period for the Congressional land grant to the NPRR. unknown books
1881WRCAM8165Chicago 1881. 30pp. Original printed wrappers. Couple of chips at spine. Very good. The contract was drawn up between the two companies to settle differences regarding rates and new road construction. unknown books
1880WRCAM8149Washington 1880. 15pp. Printed self-wrappers stitched. Very good. A plea for continued support by Congress for completion of the railroad. unknown books
184028453New Hampshire 1840. 8" x 10" printed on blue paper. Old folds light wear. Small hole near left margin loss of a couple letters. Good to Very Good. <br/><br/> The Northern Railroad was a single track line from Concord to White River Junction Vermont. It was 69.5 miles long with a 13.41 mile branch line from Franklin to Bristol NH. The main line was chartered in 1844 and completed 1848. Operated independently until 1888 when it was taken over by the Boston & Maine. Heald: IMAGES OF RAIL: BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 19TH CENTURY. 2001. unknown books
19203541Los Angeles: Pacific Electric Railway 1920. Single sheet 20.5 cm x 41 cm printed on both sides that folds to pamphlet size 20.5 cm x 10 cm. Folds as issued. Very good. Promotional piece for Pacific Railways trip up Mt. Lowe that offers a description of the trip up by rail with a schedule and a brief description of 'Ye Alpine Tavern'. Illustrated with views.<br/><br/>"So in this small sketch must be described only the most salient features of the great trip. Go with us therefore on this little journey letting your imagination garnish the facts and with your most vivid imagery you will find upon making the tour in reality the ruddy glow you have thought to paint has become but a mere tint of the color. Pacific Electric Railway unknown books
185520399Washington 1855. 33d Cong. 1st Sess. HED129. 43pp disbound with a bit of loosening and edge wear to title page. Good. This is the introductory report by War Secretary Jefferson Davis ONLY and does not include the full three-volume set.<br/>FIRST EDITION. Wagner-Camp 261:1. Howes P3. unknown books
18481718330th Cong. 1st Sess. HR178. 1848. 13 3 blank pp disbound. Light tanning. Very Good. unknown books
197221543Caldwell Idaho: Caxton Printers 1972. 1st edition. Red cloth binding. Dust jacket. Nr Fine/VG pc/ few small incomplete tears at extremities/ light soiling. 265 pp including index. Profusely illustrated. 4to. 29cm x 22cm. <br/><br/> Caxton Printers hardcover books
2995Memphis: The Company 1872. . 8vo pale purple printed wrappers somewhat faded; "Duplicate" rubberstamp on front cover Memphis: The Company, 1872. unknown books
2999Boston: The Company; Wright & Potter Printing Co. 1888. . 8vo pale orange wrappers front printed; has been folded vertically Boston: The Company]; Wright & Potter Printing Co., 1888. unknown books
1860WRCAM6253Washington 1860. 501pp. Modern cloth leather label. Occasional foxing small tear to one leaf not affecting text repaired with tape. Very good. The main work is a request for "enlargement of the powers and privileges of said company as will enable them to extend their road to the Pacific at or near Mazatlan." hardcover books
19294222Chicago: Rand McNally 1929. 68pp. Square octavo 23 cm x 20 cm Black and white illustrated wrappers with vertical fold at the center as issued. Very good. Promotional work from the Santa Fe Railroad for the prospective tourist to the southwest that includes descriptions altitude population industries points of interest historical tidbits etc. of all the towns and stops along the Santa Fe line from Chicago to San Francisco. Illustrated with black and white views and maps.<br/><br/>"The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System traverses the heart of romantic America - the land of the conquistadores and padres the pathfinders traders and pioneers. Some of the most remarkable scenery in the world is found on its lines and in the vast frontier hinterland to north and south. Santa Fe tracks tap the most fertile farming sections of the United States and regions rich in mineral wealth." - p.3. Rand McNally unknown books
