The R.G.S. Story, Rio Grande Southern (Volume I: Over the Bridges....Ridgway to Telluride).
by Russ Collman
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- Hardcover
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Denver, CO Sundance Publications, 1990. Hardcover First Editiion [1990], probable later Printing as there is no statement of first edition (as would have been Sundance's customary practice). This is, however, a Special Signed Limited Edition, of which this is Number 1370 (we can find no statement of the number of such volumes in this limited, signed edition. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND BY THE PUBLISHER, DELL A. MCCOY ON THE HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1990], probable First Printing - there is no statement of first edition (we note that the second printing - and presumably later printings were expressly noted by the publisher). This is a Special Signed Limited Edition, of which this is Number 1370 (we can find no statement of the number of such volumes in this limited, signed edition). Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no imperfections. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The clear vinyl wrapper still flawless: complete and intact; no discernible signs of wear. "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11.25 x 8.75 x 1.35 inches). 416 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage duotone photographs and many newer photographs in color, maps and rosters, drawings, bridge diagrams, statements of grades, distances and elevations, diagrams of station houses etc.. Language: English. Weight: 47 ounces. Quarter black pictorial cover with silver titles to the spine. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards with clear vinyl protective wrapper cover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND BY THE PUBLISHER, DELL A. MCCOY ON THE HALF-TITLE PAGE.
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- Black Cat Hill Books (US)
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- 55410
- Title
- The R.G.S. Story, Rio Grande Southern (Volume I: Over the Bridges....Ridgway to Telluride).
- Author
- Russ Collman
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Editiion [1990], probable later Printing as there is no st
- Publisher
- Sundance Publications,
- Place of Publication
- Denver, CO
- Date Published
- 1990.
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- Transportation: Railroads; Railway Lines; RR Pictorial Works;
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