Order Total (1 Item Items):
Shipping Destination:
Thomas H Bowne (12 results)
Skip to main search results
Search filters
Product Type
- All Product Types
- Books (12)
- Magazines & Periodicals (No further results match this refinement)
- Comics (No further results match this refinement)
- Sheet Music (No further results match this refinement)
- Art, Prints & Posters (No further results match this refinement)
- Photographs (No further results match this refinement)
- Maps (No further results match this refinement)
- Manuscripts & Paper Collectibles (No further results match this refinement)
Condition Learn more
- New (7)
- As New, Fine or Near Fine (No further results match this refinement)
- Very Good or Good (2)
- Fair or Poor (1)
- As Described (2)
Binding
Collectible Attributes
- First Edition (5)
- Signed (No further results match this refinement)
- Dust Jacket (No further results match this refinement)
- Seller-Supplied Images (4)
- Not Print on Demand (9)
Language (2)
Free Shipping
Seller Location
Seller Rating
-
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
-
A FEW HOURS TALK WITH A RAILROAD MAN
Language: English
Published by Bowne Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 1894
Seller: Robert Gavora, Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Talent, OR, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA CBA ILAB
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Bound in original light green cloth with design in black and lettering in black and gilt. Covers soiled. Pages toned. A good copy.
-
Few Hours' Talk With a Railroad Man Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
-
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
-
Few Hours'' Talk: With a Railroad Man (Classic Reprint)
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
-
A Few Hours' Talk With A Railroad Man
Language: English
Published by Bowne Publishing Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1894
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. navy c w/black decoation/s, gilt spine titles; floral end papers; 135 clean, unmarked pages.Bowen surveys the rise of rail transportation in the United States, highlighting early pioneers, engineering challenges, and the construction of rail lines. It covers the evolution of steam-powered vehicles, freight classification, rate practices, and the impact of railroads on commerce and American industry.
-
A Few Hours' Talk With A Railroad Man
Published by The Bowne Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 1894
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Association Member: ABAA ESA ILAB IOBA
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First edition. Decorative brown cloth stamped in black. 135pp. Page edges and cloth soiled and dampstained, edges rubbed, a fair only copy.
-
A Few Hours' Talk With A Railroad Man
Published by The Bowne Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 1894
First Edition
Hardback. Green cloth, black lettering on front cover, gilt lettering on spine, 12mo, 135 pp., patterned end papers. A detailed account of the railroad business for the layman, dealing with construction, management, freight and passenger rates, revenue and expenses. No marks in book, binding tight. Pages lightly toned. Covers show light edge wear and soiling. Book condition Good+. Binding: HB. Edition: First Edition.
-
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of railroad development in the United States, exploring the technological advancements and organizational complexities that shaped the nation's transportation system. The author traces the evolution of railroads from their humble beginnings to the intricate network that emerged in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the industry's infrastructure, including track construction and rolling stock, as well as the management and financial structures that supported its growth. It also sheds light on the social and economic impact of railroads, highlighting their role in facilitating westward expansion and fostering industrialization. The author draws upon a wealth of primary sources, such as corporate charters and engineering reports, to present a comprehensive account of the challenges and triumphs faced by railroad pioneers. The book offers valuable insights into the ingenuity and determination that drove the creation of America's railroad system, making it an essential read for anyone interested in transportation history and the development of the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
-
A Few Hours' Talk With a Railroad Man.
Published by Philadelphia: Bowne Publishing, 1894, 1894
First Edition
Philadelphia: Bowne Publishing, 1894. First edition. Original blue cloth, lettered in gilt, decorated in black, floral endpapers, 135 pp. An elucidation of railroad practices of the time, from top to bottom. Mild rubbing, paper lightly browned. Very Good.
-
A Few Hour's Talk with a Railroad Man
Language: English
Published by BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research), 2009
ISBN 10: 1116315726 ISBN 13: 9781116315721
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 138 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand.
-
A Few Hour's Talk with a Railroad Man
Language: English
Published by BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research), 2009
ISBN 10: 1116315734 ISBN 13: 9781116315738
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 138 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand.
