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Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad
by Hayes, Derek
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 1553655532
- ISBN 13
- 9781553655534
- Seller
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About This Item
Canada: Douglas & McIntyre, 2010. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio. 224 pages. Index. List of Map Sources. Recommended reading list. Map endpapers. "A sumptuous and captivating look at the pivotal role the railroad played in the development and growth of the continent it linked from sea to sea... Gathers 400 maps, from meticulous route surveys and engineering diagrams to gorgeous promotional posters and schematic passenger timetables complemented by informative text and an impressive array of railroadiana." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A superb copy of this marvelous title..
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- Title
- Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad
- Author
- Hayes, Derek
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1553655532
- ISBN 13
- 9781553655534
- Publisher
- Douglas & McIntyre
- Place of Publication
- Canada
- Date Published
- 2010
- Keywords
- Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad
- Bookseller catalogs
- Maps; Transportation;
- Size
- Folio
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- Fine
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- New
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- Brodart
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