- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Chris's Book Locker, Bridgend, Bridgend, United KingdomChris's Book Locker
AbeBooks seller since August 4, 2025
Condition: Used - Good
£ 60.00
Quantity: 1 available
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A substantial early 20th-century illustrated work exploring the development of railways across the globe, written by Ernest Protheroe. This copy is a Stanley Special Prize for Science, 1920, with original prize bookplate from the County Borough of Croydon, making it a particularly attractive and collectible example. Hardback bound in original purple cloth with gilt decoration, featuring an embossed locomotive scene to the front and gilt lettering to the spine. Internally illustrated with colour plates and black-and-white illustrations, including dramatic railway imagery. An evocative and well-produced volume, combining railway history, engineering interest, and early educational prize-binding provenance. Condition Good overall condition for age. Boards show edge wear, rubbing, and fading, particularly to spine ends and corners. Gilt remains clear but dulled in places. Prize plate present and intact. Light foxing and age-toning to prelims and some internal pages; text and illustrations remain clear and legible. Binding sound.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Railways of the World
- Author
- Ernest Protheroe
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
Chris's Book Locker
Bridgend, Bridgend, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since August 4, 2025
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 4.10 | £ 8.85 |
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We are a UK-based independent bookseller with a passion for well-loved, interesting, and hard-to-find books. Our stock ranges from general fiction and non-fiction to vintage, collectible, and specialist titles, all carefully selected and honestly described. Every book is checked, photographed, and listed individually. Condition is always clearly stated, and any notable wear or flaws are disclosed—no surprises when your book arrives. We believe books should be valued for both their stories and their history. Orders are packed securely and dispatched promptly, with care taken to ensure books arrive exactly as described. We are always happy to answer questions, provide additional photos, or help track down specific titles. Whether you’re a casual reader, a collector, or a reseller, we aim to offer fair pricing, reliable service, and a straightforward buying experience. Thank you for supporting an independent bookseller.…
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We are a UK-based independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned, vintage, and collectible books. All items are sourced individually and listed with care, with an emphasis on accurate descriptions and fair pricing.
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