Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855093 ISBN 13: 9781773855097
Seller: -OnTimeBooks-, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item for full refund. Ships via media mail.
Language: English
Published by Lionel Corporation, New York, NY, 1947
Seller: Argyl Houser, Bookseller, Altadena, CA, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean, lightly toned and unmarked. Covers show just a trace of soiling. Slight wear to spine and a tiny tear at the top of the spine. A few corner tips bent. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Mixed Train Daily" (An article, by Lucius Beebe, foremost railroad writer and photographer, giving a preview of the forthcoming book of the same title); "Turntables" (A turntable may not be a necessity, but for the space it takes on your layout, it'll provide more railroading than any other gadget) byJerome Madison; "Queen of the Gay 90's" (This aged loco will add a new time element to your pike, while it offers an opportunity to those who lack a complete machine shop) by Robert M. Sherman and Walter J. Hill; "A Modern Machine Shop" (Another Raymondale industrial building that not only dress up the landscape, but offer a chance at some good railroading to boot) by Frank C. Ellison; "Snapshots" (A handful of pictures of the layouts that your fellow fans operate); "Puzzle Jumpers" (An enumeration of some of the problems that a railroad prexy runs into with some suggestions for solutions that please everybody) by Warren F. Morgan; "The Red Ryder Railroad" (A railroad that exists in an outstanding comic strip, on a very swell miniature pike and in real railroading is too good to miss) by K. Fritz Schumacher; "Express and Huckster Wagons" (Some outstanding examples of fine model making for a model pike and instructions that will help you to make some for your layout) by Laurence T. Gieringer; "The Railroad Quiz" (Questions and answers that are fun for beginner and veteran); plus "Color Photo" (Sozio Photograph. A fast Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train is approaching New Jersey tunnels that lead to New York City).
Language: English
Published by The Lionel Corporation, New York, NY, 1948
Seller: Argyl Houser, Bookseller, Altadena, CA, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged with light toning. Very little soiling to covers. Spine has been reinforced with clear tape that has turned tan with age. Back cover has a few small edge tears along the bottom edge. Light wear to edges of covers and spine. The magazine will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "Construction Gang Completes Job at Raymondale" (This is the final article by Frank Ellison on the long-term building of his well-known railroad town which began December, '45); "Branch Line to Pleasantville" (A very fine model railroad layout by a talented hobbyist who proves his skill as a model builder and an excellent photographer); "A Dual Service Diesel" (Robert Sherman again comes through with detailed plans for the construction of a Diesel that handles freight and passenger cars); "Edison Junction" (This article gives you both an account of the background of a town and some good ideas for planning its layout in small, limited space); "Snapshots" (Some more excellent photographs of fine model railroad layouts); "How to Build a Roundhouse" (Here are complete plans for the building of a structure that adds interest, activity and prototype R. R. realism to your pike); "Table-Top Layout" (Another exceptionally well-conceived model railroad layout that shows very good use of space as well as fine railroading details); "Cola Bottling Works" (If you want a model building to enhance and give variety to your pike, you'll enjoy constructing this lively, up-to-date factory); "The Railroad Quiz" (A challenging test of your knowledge in the railroading field); "Index" (The complete list of M.B. articles from Jan '47 thru March '48); and "Cover Photo" (An excellent O. Winston Link photo of Huey Long Bridge in La.).
Language: English
Published by The Lionel Corporation, New York, NY, 1947
Seller: Argyl Houser, Bookseller, Altadena, CA, U.S.A.
No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Exceptionally nice copy. Clean inside and out. A few corners very mildly bent near the tips. Very little wear otherwise. It will be packed with a backing card, bubble-wrapped and shipped in a sturdy, flat box to ensure safe transit. This issue includes: "The Middletown & Unionville R. R." (Three New Jersey businessmen have all the kicks of owning their own railroad. It will be a good prototype short line for you to use.) "The Specialist Returns" (Another Raymondale building article in which the author explains much about the people who live and almost breathe on his layout.); "Turntables Part III" (The wiring of a turntable will be ducksoup to a few model railroaders, but most readers will be needing these lucid explanations.); "Red Ryder Cow Town" (One more step in the construction of a Western town that can be a terminal on your model short line into a far distant yesteryear.); "Snapshots" (Outstanding snapshots of model railroads and owners in action.); "Pickles by the Carload" (This pickle car has all the old time tang and flavor of a vitamin packed cucumber that has been well pickled in a brine solution.); "Dear Editor" (This letter to the editor deserved some better fate than the wastebasket. Whether you agree or not, the writer has a fine layout.); "Thornwood, A Model Village" (This model village may give you some good modelling and operational ideas, since it is one of the most complete that we've seen.); and "The Railroad Quiz" (A quiz that is fun, with prizes for those answering questions.).
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Jerome Lagarrigue (cover) (illustrator). 2'nd Printing. The lead character in this 264 page novel is Mike Devlin. He gives up a successful middle-class life to make a difference in a poverty-stricken part of Baltimnore. Read more about : flank steak roulade, Poe Homes, MLK highway, Gramma Reen, crack corner and Hollins Market. Cond : Paper wrapper is white with black lettering. Front cover illustration shows a quiet inner city street. Volume is bright, clean and crispy. No names nor marks. Giftable ! Quote (p. 61) : " Then some other guys from the block, and neighbors, and church friends of Gramma Reen. We had the hugging and crying and all. People with the papers kept trying to get in cause if Froggy. Good time to have your phone be broke was what I say, and don't let's hurry fixing it. By eleven o'clock ._._._. ." Size: 8vo.
Published by New School for Social Research, New York, 1949
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Magazine. pp137-216, 6x8.25 inches, essays, excerpts from plays and novels, illustrated with drawings, ads, very good booklet in stapled gray wraps. Student publication from the New School.
Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855093 ISBN 13: 9781773855097
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Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855093 ISBN 13: 9781773855097
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Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855093 ISBN 13: 9781773855097
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Language: English
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Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855085 ISBN 13: 9781773855080
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ISBN 10: 1773855085 ISBN 13: 9781773855080
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Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
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Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855085 ISBN 13: 9781773855080
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Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855085 ISBN 13: 9781773855080
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
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Language: English
Published by University of Calgary Press, 2023
ISBN 10: 1773855085 ISBN 13: 9781773855080
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.