Nothing Like It In the World
by Ambrose, Stephen E
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- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued
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SANDY, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Easton Press, 2000. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+/No Jacket as Issued. A handsome black Limited First Edition signed by the author and numbered 518 of 1,650 Limited Edition copies. Subtitled: The Men Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad 1863-1869. In fine unread condition but for a tiny lightness on the bottom edge, very minor; otherwise the gilt is beautiful. With gold gilt cover designs and page edges, moire silk endpapers and bound-in silk bookmark. 431 pp. with extensive index and maps. This well-known author and historian wrote many important historical books during his lifetime including "Undaunted Courage"; he died in 2002. Includes the Publisher's Note and Certificate of Authenticity from Easton Press. A beautiful copy.
Synopsis
Nothing Like It In the World was written by Stephen Ambrose, a writer of historical literature books, and is a #1 New York Times Bestseller about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. The book is about the period of the railroad from 1863 to 1869. The railroad spanned from Omaha, Nebraska to Sacramento, California.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parrish Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2802
- Title
- Nothing Like It In the World
- Author
- Ambrose, Stephen E
- Format/Binding
- Full Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine+
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket as Issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Numbered First Edition
- Publisher
- Easton Press
- Date Published
- 2000
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About the Seller
Parrish Books
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SANDY, Oregon
About Parrish Books
Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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