The World's Railways

Prospero Books, Toronto, 2001, Fine Hardcover / Fine Dustjacket, 447 pages, 9" x 7". "The train really came of age in the Victorian era of the 19th century. At this time there was an explosion of technical ideas, and this combines with a rapidly changing social and economic climate to spur a railway boom. Railroad lines spread over every part… Read more about this item

Isle of Anglesey: Island Books. 2001. Oblong Small Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 17.5cm]. Near fine condition in pictorial laminated boards in a near fine dustjacket. Excellent condition. Gift inscription to reverse of front free endpaper. Illustrated with Colour and Black & White Photographs. 447 pages. From early pioneers to high-speed trains. … Read more about this item

This book is new, never read, no wear to covers or dust jacket, no markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "This guide introduces the world's railways and traces the development of one of the most important mass transportation systems ever invented. It explores how an explosion of technical ideas led to a railway boom and how economic demand led… Read more about this item

Prospero Books. Oblong hardcover. Bright and crisp copy. Corners are sharp. No bumping. Clean pages. Dust jacket (in mylar sleeve is lightly bumped. . Fine. Hardcover. 2001.

Hardback. Very Good.

Grange Books Ltd, 2001. Hardcover. Good.