BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVES-Nos. 21 to 30 Inclusive-Schiffer Publishing Ltd. SUPERB HC!
$ 15.84
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BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVES-Nos. 21 to 30 Inclusive-Schiffer Publishing Ltd. SUPERB HC!. This book is a treasure for everyone with a passion for the Age of Steam and this historic locomotive works. You're looking at a SUPERB and UNREAD condition book which is OUT OF PRINT and a wonderful illustrated guide to the Locomotives of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Nos. 21 to 30 Inclusive published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.--the book is an unstated FIRST EDITION and a HARDCOVER with no dustjacket as issued. Hi! You're looking at a SUPERB and UNREAD condition book which is OUT OF PRINT and a wonderful illustrated guide to the Locomotives of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Nos. 21 to 30 Inclusive published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.--the book is an unstated FIRST EDITION and a HARDCOVER with no dustjacket as issued. This book is in SUPERB and UNREAD condition and has a 3/4 inch ding on the lower center left edge of the front cover and just slight shelfwear otherwise but NO other significant imperfections! The book is titled Baldwin Locomotives and it was published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. in 2009 and is an unstated 1st EDITION copy. Founded in Philadelphia in 1831 by Matthias Baldwin, the Baldwin Locomotive Works became the premier manufacturer of 2-8-2 Mikado locomotives, along with many unique designs built in small numbers for specific clients, such as a Cab Forward 4-8-8-2. From 1831-1956, Baldwin Locomotive Works built 70,541 quality locomotives used by some of the most famous railways in North America, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, along with far flung railroads in Haiti, England, France, India, and Egypt. Captured here in hundreds of detailed etchings and diagrams are ten years of this illustrious firm's locomotives, complete with detailed descriptions of the locomotives, parts, and construction direct from the company that produced them. This book is a treasure for everyone with a passion for the Age of Steam and this historic locomotive works. A fantastic find, and a beautiful copy of this book! Thanks for looking, and good luck if you're bidding! Also be sure to check out all of my other great books currently listed on ebay auctions--I can combine shipping for multiple purchases!
