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Recent Locomotives Reprinted from the Railroad Gazette 1883 Folio Leather RARE

$ 395.97

Availability: 36 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Modification Description: Professionally restored by a certified antiquarian book restoration specialist preserving the original cover-label. Spine is re-backed in new black leather with Gilt Title & Borders. New End-Papers.
  • Year: 1883
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
  • Condition: PLEASE SEE ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS. 1st Edition, 1883, Folio (29cm x 41cm), [v] 46pp. (w 14 In-Text Illustrations) + 90pp. Illustrated Plates with Index (83 Full-Page Plates Including 1 Fold-Out & 5 Centerfolds) + 40pp. Ads. 3/4 Black Leather Binding over Red Cloth boards, professionally restored by a certified antiquarian book restoration specialist preserving the original cover-label. Spine is rebacked in new black leather with Gilt Title & Borders. New End-Papers. Internally clean with some occasional tanning and age to the inner pages, but no foxing or mold. Fold-Out plate has a 3" split along the bottom fold (see Image 7), but is firmly intact and not compromised. See Images 5 & 6 for complete Table of Contents.
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: Yes

    Description

    "Recent Locomotives: Illustrations with Descriptions and Specifications and Details, of Recent American and European Locomotives, Reprinted from the Railroad Gazette. New York: The Railroad Gazette & Atkin & Prout, Printers, 1883.
    1st Edition, 1883, Folio (29cm x 41cm), [v] 46pp. (w 14 In-Text Illustrations) + 90pp. Illustrated Plates with Index (83 Full-Page Plates Including 1 Fold-Out & 5 Centerfolds) + 40pp. Ads. 3/4 Black Leather Binding over Red Cloth boards, professionally restored by a certified antiquarian book restoration specialist preserving the original cover-label. Spine is rebacked in new black leather with Gilt Title & Borders. New End-Papers.
    An extremely scarce volume, printed in very limited numbers, and refurbished by a certified antiquarian book restoration specialist.
    DUE TO THE VALUE OF THIS ITEM, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH EBAY'S BUYER/SELLER PROTECTION POLICIES, ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED WITH FULL INSURANCE AND SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE BUYER. SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.
    Location: Rare Book Room, eBay Shelves
    NYS residents must pay 8.75% sales tax.
    Payment for item is due within 3 days of closing. Thank You.