Steam Locomotive: A Retrospect Of The Work Of Eight Great Locomotive Engineers by Nock, O. S - 1958

London: British Railways Board. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1968. ; Pictorial wraps, 39p. , illustrated. **Ottley 2890. .

London: British Railways Board, 1968. Book. Good. Paperback. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 5.5 x 8.5"; 39 pages; illustrated yellow card cover; illustrated; good copy;.

Allen & Unwin, 1968. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0043850472

Allen & Unwin, 1968. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0043850472

London: George Allen & Unwin, 1957. 233 pp, 8vo (8 3/4" H). B&w plates. "(R)ecalls some of the highlights of (the British steam) period, the famous engines, the great runs, and that unique breed, the locomotive men. (Nock) describes the locomotives they built, the background of railway economics and politics, and the changing circumstances of railway life. Mr. Nock deals with the Chief Mechanical Engineers and their entourages, and in particular stresses the notable part played in this age by the locomotive running inspectors. As a railway engineer in present day practice his own extensive experience on the footplate enables him to write with penetrating insight." Previous owner's small stamp on front pastedown, very small letter and number in ink on front free endpaper, slight bump to top corner of both boards, very light edgewear, light wrinkling at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket is price clipped, has light to moderate edgewear/wrinkling, small chips and tears - some… Read More

London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1957 The unfinished story of steam locomotives and steam locomotive men on the railways of Great Britain.
Well illustrated history.
Jacket is a little rubbed and worn with edge wear. Book remains clean and tightly bound. Book-plate.

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London: British Transport Commission, 1958. Book. Very Good. Paperback. New Edition.. 40pp. Clean copy internally. No inscriptions. Some rubbing to spine, but not of any consequence. Includes supply & fitting of new correctly sized protective lyfjacket. Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall.

London: British Transport Commission, 1957. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition.. 233pp. HARDCOVER Clean copy internally. No inscriptions. D/w is present, but has some edgewear top/bottom. D/w will be improved where possible & supplied in protective sleeve. Will appear smart when work completed. Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall.

London.: George Allen & Unwin Ltd., 1957. 233pp, photographs. DW has light shelf wear.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

British Railways Board, 1964. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,150grams, ISBN: