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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
18798694La Crosse Wisconsin 1879. Original printed wrappers stitched 32 clean pages. Wrappers lightly soiled Very Good. FIRST EDITION. unknown books
193115343Princeton: Princeton University Press 1931. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Quarto. 36 pp. Illustrated with diagrams. A very good copy in printed stapled wrappers. A "Compliments of William C. Dickerman" card laid into this copy. Uncommon. <br/><br/> Princeton University Press paperback books
192286247Nairobi 1922. Good. Folded four-page brochure. 22cm. Later folds. Some wrinkling and other wear. Stain in upper right corner. Approximate cost for travel from Nairobi to Khartoum via Nile Route by 1st class inclusive of fares and porter but excluding excess baggage listed by segment on last page. <br/><br/> unknown books
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
1953106315<p>Catalogue oblong 8vo color illustrated 51 pp. A few chips tears and folds at the edges ink name on front cover normal aging; otherwise very good. Wonderful color illustrated children's toy catalogue that features American Flyer electric trains. Prices and models are abundantly illustrated. Also included are some models of Erector Sets and Gilbert Chemistry Sets. Classic nostalgia for "baby boomers."</p> books
187823510Chicago Illinois: Not Published 1878. Group includes 3 letters on Canada Southern Railway Lines Chicago letterhead: January 3 from W.H. Hurlburt Gen'l Western Passenger Agent to A. Jackson 2 pages on smaller note-size sheets concerning some lands in which he had an interest - back payments taxes; on Jan. 11th larger paper 1 page the same property is being discussed naming other parties - of Oldrich Blanchard and a Mrs. Long - there was a 'consideration' of $ 10000.00 mentioned at the close; January 22 asking Jackson to communicate as Hurlburt is traveling - he is trying to wind up the legalities of the lands concerned; with a 1873 short note written to Jackson on the letterhead of David Dall Vessel Agent 241 South Water Street Chicago asking for his fees due for freight on a schooner signed by Dall; light wear old fold lines; in very good condition. According to the C.S.R. Line letterhead it was the "Only Route Through Canada Under American Management." At this point in its history the Vanderbilt family exercised control over this rail line. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback books
185624788Boston: J.H. Eastburn's Press 1856. 31 1 blank pp stitched. Light tanning of final page bottom corners of first two leaves a bit worn. Quite clean. Signed in type by Wm. Minot Jr. Thomas C. Smith Nathl. Whiting. Very Good. The Committee addresses concerns resulting from "the present depressed condition and market value of the Stock of the Road the absence of Dividends for the last eighteen months and the presence of a Debt which though not large was still sufficient to burthen the future earnings of the road." <br/>OCLC 28680972 5. J.H. Eastburn's Press unknown books
192740421Lewiston ID: Camas Prairie Railroad Co 1927. 1st printing. White paper printed with light blue and black lettering. Light wear to paper age-toning. Small perforated hole to top left edge. Withal a VG example. Single sheet folded once. Charts within. Oblong format: 10-3/4" x 15-1/2" <br/><br/> Camas Prairie Railroad Co unknown books
196740431Chicago IL: Illinois Central Railroad 1967. 1st printings. Buff paper printed with black ink stapled. Light age-toning and wear to paper faint creasing. A VG set. 46 pp. each. Charts housed within. 9-3/4" x 8-3/4" <br/><br/>Includes: 2 time tables Nos. 5 & 61 detailing the scheduling of the Chicago Division lines in the 1960s. Illinois Central Railroad unknown books
192551163fdChicago: Pool E. Bros. 1925. Slim octavo color-illustrated self-wrappers stapled 48 pp. Photos. map in color. New Orleans to Mobile and Pensacola. Fine. Pool E. Bros., (1925). unknown books
192269535New York 1922. Paperback. Very Good. 38p. plus 10 folding maps. Wrapper. 27cm. Laid in is a typed Letter signed from the Assistant to the President of the NAORS forwarding this report and mentioning an upcoming hearing before the ICC to consider regulations. <br/><br/> paperback books
