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2024x-3031620976Springer Nature 2024. Hardcover. New. 214 pages. 9.25x6.10x9.25 inches. Springer Nature hardcover
20182080202102701857Nihon Bus Association 2018. Soft Cover. Fine. Page size: 284 pages Size: A4 size Nihon Bus Association paperback
5414iHrsg. von Hillman Motor Co. LTD. Coventry 1949. 62 s. u. ein mehrfach gefalt. Hillman Minx Mark IV Schmierungs- u. Instandhaltungsschema. StaU./etwas fl. Deutsche Ausgabe unknown
2021BN175426ThiemeMeulenhoff 2021. 2021. Softcover. Elektrische netwerken voor HTO Elektrotechniek <br/><br/>Elektrische netwerken voor HTO Elektrotechniek van den Eijnden C.A.R.; Spoorenberg C.J.G. ThiemeMeulenhoff paperback
4880n.p. Mounted Photograph. Fine. A circa late 1880s 8x10 mounted collodion photograph of the interior of a Pullman "Palace" car. The luxurious fittings and decor suggest that the photographed car belonged to either a Gilded Age Robber Baron in the U.S. or European royalty such as the Romanov's who had similar cars for their Imperial train built by Pullman. We find no comparable images online of this French influenced Rococo-style decor used in other Pullman Palace cars. As this photo is uncredited we date it circa late 1880s from a book visible one on of the library shelves "The Makers of Venice : Doges Conquerors Painters and Men of Letters" by Mrs. Oliphant Macmillan in 1887 and assume that the owner may have hired their own private photographer. Also Pullman had hired Wylie Dennison as their full-time photographer in 1888 and he was known to name number and sign his negatives "WD". The image is perhaps somewhat overexposed near the windows - an effect of the strong natural light pouring in - but it still retains all of it's sharpness and rich chocolate tones. A peek through 19th century curtains into a beautifully liveried train carriage showing a lifestyle enjoyed and known to but a few. Ask about our other available Pullman Palace Car photos. unknown
196675340Chicago: National Bus Trafffic Association 1966. First edition. Folio 11 78 x 15 3/4 inches. 2 90 pp. of which 86 are full page maps for long distance passenger buses every state and parts of Canada. Each map with detailed key stating every stop. Publishers' buff printed wrappers. A couple of old and small oil stains to front cover but in very good condition otherwise.OCLC locates 5 copies of this 1966 edition as well as 2 copies of the 1953 edition 2 copies of the 1956 edition and 1 copy of the 1959 edition. The drivers likely threw older edition away as the new ones were published. National Bus Trafffic Association unknown
1888221661888. Original patent documentation for Edmond Verstraete's innovative 1888 railway car design an uncommon surviving artifact from the era of rapid industrial expansion and technological advancement in American rail transport. Verstraete Edmond. Railway Car. Washington D.C.: U.S. Patent Office July 24 1888. Patent No. 386512. First edition. 2 printed lithograph sheets measuring 9" x 7". Signed by inventor and witnesses. Includes two detailed mechanical drawings by Verstraete with formal submission details signed by the inventor and his attorney.<br /> <br /> This patent filed during a period when the U.S. railroad network was transforming American commerce and mobility documents Verstraete's reconfiguration of the passenger car interior and structural layout. The diagrams show side and overhead views of a self-contained passenger railcar marked by articulated platform entries segmented internal seating and a defined vestibule region. Of note are the annotated elements marked "x" in red ink labeled as "Lower entries" and "Passengers" likely indicating areas of operational focus or examiner queries. The first sheet offers a longitudinal cross-section while the second presents a plan and elevation revealing design emphasis on safety comfort and structural balance.<br /> <br /> The late 19th century witnessed a proliferation of railway car patents as inventors sought to enhance efficiency passenger experience and operational safety in the context of growing urban transit systems and long-haul travel routes. Verstraete's work fits within this inventive surge paralleling the emergence of Pullman cars electric trolleys and elevated rail networks. As cities like New York Chicago and San Francisco expanded rail-based infrastructure designs such as this laid the groundwork for more integrated mass transit and intercity rail travel. Light toning minor smudge at lower margin of first sheet archival notations in red and pencil at margin; "EXAMINER" hand-stamped at top. Overall very good condition. A scarce and compelling primary document reflecting the ingenuity and regulatory mechanics of the Gilded Age railroad boom ideal for researchers in industrial history transportation technology and the evolution of public transit. unknown
1932014473London India Publications Ltd 1932. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Very lightly bumped. Cloth has a tiny fray to front fore edge less than 1cm. Previous owners name to FFEP. End papers very lightly foxed. The text block is very clear and clean <br/> <br/> London India Publications Ltd hardcover
19842080502106911519Not Available 1984. Soft Cover. Fine. The book is in fine condition. Not Available paperback
2002Q-0759101779AltaMira Press 2002-10-23. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! AltaMira Press hardcover
2019x-012817532XAcademic Press 2019. Paperback. New. 500 pages. 9.25x7.50x0.08 inches. Academic Press paperback
BN67255Das Original: VW Bus: Busse Transporter- und Pritschenwagen 1950 bis 1979: Alle Busse Kastenwagen und Pritschenwagen 1950-1979 Meredith Laurence and Rebmann Dieter <br/><br/> unknown
2008SONG0415988411Routledge 2008-09-04. hardcover. Used: Good. 6.50x0.75x9.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Routledge hardcover
20202-1352007673Red Globe Press 2020. Hardcover. New. 261 pages. 8.50x6.00x1.00 inches. Red Globe Press hardcover
9780826133885-47Springer Publishing Company 2018-09-25. Paperback. New. New Textbook Ships With Emailed Tracking from USA Springer Publishing Company paperback
190234694Denver: The Carson-Harper Co. 1902. 1902. COLORADO. First edition. 8" x 9 1/2" oblong purple wrappers with a mounted view of an open sided excursion car titles in silver gilt on front and rear covers both inside and out 61 11 pp. illustrated maps advertisements. The writer of this booklet says it best "This will treat of two subjects. The first portion will be devoted to a description of the points of interest in Denver with high art illustrations just as they appear from the famous trips of "SEEING DENVER" cars which are operated every day in the year. The latter half of the book will be a succinct summary of the vast new and rich region tributary to Denver the rapid development of which is irresistibly raising her to a position as one of the four great cities of the United States ---- New York Chicago and San Francisco being the other three." At the center is a double view of Denver in 1902. At the back is a color map of the Columbus Consolidated Gold Mining Company's properties and surroundings along with an invitation to make an investment in a stock purchase. The American Sight-Seeing Car and Coach Company were made available at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver. Pictures of the Brown Palace Hotel the Denver Club the McPhee Building Markham Hotel Albany Hotel Equitable Building Ernest & Cranmer Building Union Depot New Union Hotel Tabor Opera House Mining Exchange the Tramway Loop Arapahoe County Court House and much much more. A history of Colorado Denver and surrounding areas is provided along with numerous views of all areas. A choice item with wonderful photographs and views of Colorado Denver and areas near-by to Denver. Fotografs by the Smith-Hassell Co.; Presswork by the Carson-Harper Co.; Engravings by Frank Reistle; and Manuscript by W. E. Bridgman. Fine copy. The Carson-Harper Co. 1902]. unknown
SKU1752803Springer Publishing Company 2018-09-28. paperback. New. 7x1x10. New Book Ships with Tracking Springer Publishing Company paperback
19902092902138000481Misuzushobo 1990. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 3 Misuzushobo paperback
1943M4725New York: Partisan Review 1943. 1st edition. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket as issued. VG. 8vo 96pp printed wrappers. Scarce and historic early issue includes the story Notes of a Dangling Man by Saul Bellow a reworked advance portion of his first novel. This was the first issue with Delmore Schwartz listed as one of the editors and he contributes a review of Edmund Wilson's The Shock of Recognition. Unmarked copy with toning and some spine wear to the acidic wrappers. New York: Partisan Review paperback
2025__303162100XSpringer 2025. Paperback. New. 214 pages. 9.26x6.11x9.25 inches. Springer paperback
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2406218 February no year but between 1822 and 1833. Albany Piccadilly London. See the two men’s entries in the Oxford DNB. 1p 12mo. In good condition lightly aged. Folded twice. ‘Many many thanks my dear Ellis for the kind present of your book which as soon as I am released from a torment of which you have had some experience - correcting the press I promise myself much pleasure and instruction in perusing. /As soon as my doggerel is printed you may rely on having a copy. My best remembrance if you please to Lady Georgiana / Ever faithfully Yours / Henry Luttrell.’ Which of Luttrell’s or Ellis’s books are referred to here is unclear. The letter must date from after 1822 the year of his marriage to Lady Georgiana Howard. 18 February [no year, but between 1822 and 1833]. Albany [Piccadilly, London]. unknown
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1912ZB1318330St. Louis Car Company 1912. Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday June 29 SALE item 63 pp. original decorated blue cloth hardcover small number inked to the front cover and then to the front free endpaper edges rubbed else very good. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. St. Louis Car Company hardcover
38655West Berkeley & San Francisco. 1912. Soft cover. 8vo. 22cm 32p. with c.60 plates illustrations & composites original printed brown wraps plus "New Schedule of Prices" leaf loosely inserted a fine condition rare Pol. West Berkeley & San Francisco. [1912] unknown