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South Pacific Coast: An Illustrated History of the Narrow Gauge South Pacific Coast Railroad.

by Bruce A. MacGregor

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Berkeley, CA Howell-North Books, 1968. Hardcover First Edition (1968), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with Howell-North Books' customary practice. First Edition (1968), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with Howell-North Books' customary practice. Very Good- in Good+ DJ: The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremiies; a former owner's address label affxed to the top of the front free endpaper; the spine leans; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome copy with a serious flaw, and showing some shelving wear. Flawed, but remains attractive in overall appearance. High production values; printed on slick, heavy paper. The DJ shows heavy rubbing; and soiling to the white background field of the rear panel therefrom; some loss to rubbing and chipping to the top edge and head of the backstrip; a 1" tear to the top edge of the front panel; the price is intact; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.35 x 8.85 x 0.85 inches). 280 pages. Index. Foreward by Oscar Lewis. Profusely illustrated with 430 vintage duotone photographs. Two color paintings. Rosters. Maps. Builders' Drawings. Decorated endpapers. Language: English. Weight: 45.8 ounces. Tan buckram over boards with dark brown titles at the front panel and the backstrip. Hardback with DJ.

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Black Cat Hill Books US (US)
Seller's Inventory #
56586
Title
South Pacific Coast: An Illustrated History of the Narrow Gauge South Pacific Coast Railroad.
Author
Bruce A. MacGregor
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition (1968), unstated, but implied: no subsequent print
Publisher
Howell-North Books,
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Date Published
1968.
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Transportation: Railroads;

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