Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
£ 26.91
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
£ 34.02
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Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
£ 41.97
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Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Language: English
Published by Cassell & Company Ltd, London, 1896
Seller: Tony Hutchinson, Seale, United Kingdom
Half Leather. Condition: Good. 556 + 559pp. Vol 2 has been professionally rebacked & both are now well bound. Interior in nice clean condition. No names or inscriptions. Overweight set - Weighs 2 Kg, additional P&P may be requested for overseas shipment.
Published by Cassell and Co., 1894
Seller: Court Street Books LLC, Florence, AL, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Complete two-volume set. Nice books, bright covers and spines, sturdy bindings, clean interiors. Mild edge wear. Front endpapers have bookplate, name, stamp of previous owners; light to moderate foxing throughout. Profusely illustrated. Beware the cheap reprints from India, they are scanned copies with illustrations inferior to this original edition.
Language: English
Published by Cassell, London, 1896
Seller: Anvil Books, Prestatyn, FLINT, United Kingdom
First Edition
Half-Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 556+559pp, plates, photos, maps, diagrams, dwgs, green half leather/gilt/marbled boards worn, marbled endpapers, top edge of pages gilt, sl foxing particularly on page edges. Two heavy volumes - please enquire regarding postage.
Published by London; Cassell and Co. 1894., 1894
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition. 8.5" x 6". xxiv + 556pp, illustrated + [16]pp publishers catalogue. xvi + 559pp, illustrated + [16]pp publishers catalogue. Scattered, mainly light, foxing. Boards slightly rubbed. Very good hardbacks in publishers original brown cloth with gilt lettering.
Seller: preigu, Osnabrück, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Our Railways | their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance, in Two Volumes - Vol. 1 | John Pendleton | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2021 | hansebooks | EAN 9783348032476 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.
Seller: preigu, Osnabrück, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Our Railways | their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance, in Two Volumes - Vol. 2 | John Pendleton | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2021 | hansebooks | EAN 9783348032483 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating anthology of railway incidents and anecdotes from the golden age of steam travel. The author delves into the rich history of the railways, exploring the social and cultural impact of this transformative technology during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Through a captivating blend of eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, and personal stories, the book provides a glimpse into the adventurous and often perilous world of early rail travel, introducing an array of unforgettable characters along the way, including heroic engine drivers, intrepid passengers, and nefarious train robbers. 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.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2023, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021839671 ISBN 13: 9781021839671
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Join John Pendleton on a journey through the history of railways, from their humble beginnings to the height of their popularity. This engaging volume covers everything from early steam locomotives to modern diesel engines, and is a must-read for any transportation enthusiast.
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive history of the evolution of British railways, from their humble beginnings to their pivotal role in modern life. The author chronicles the technological advancements and engineering marvels that made rail travel possible, as well as the social and economic impact the railways had on British society. The book highlights the pioneers and visionaries who shaped the industry, including George Stephenson, whose invention of the steam locomotive revolutionized transportation. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the railways in their early years, the fierce competition between rival companies, and the gradual consolidation of the industry into a few major players. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book sheds light on the transformative power of railways, which enabled the rapid movement of goods and people, spurred industrial growth, and forever altered the landscape of Britain. 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.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Jul 2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1020147954 ISBN 13: 9781020147951
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Join John Pendleton on a journey through the history of railways, from their humble beginnings to the height of their popularity. This engaging volume covers everything from early steam locomotives to modern diesel engines, and is a must-read for any transportation enthusiast.
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 590 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Published by Cassell & Co, London, 1894
Seller: Camilla's Bookshop, Eastbourne, SX, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Bound in smart, red quarter leather, with bight gilt titles to spine, this 1894 First Edition is VG. XV1/559pp with 21 Chapters. Line drawing illustrations, photos, tables, map, engravings etc. Minor rubbing to boards, odd scattered foxing: one phrase underlined in violet pencil on contents page. Clean endpapers, sound binding and otherwise all VG.
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 588 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 580 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Our Railways - their Origin, Development, Incident and Romance, in Two Volumes - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Published by Cassell and Company, Limited, 1896
Seller: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volume One, Some light spotting to pages, Binding firm, Light wear to edges, Previous owner sticker pasted to front pastedown, Some rubbing to spine. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Published by London, Paris & Melbourne, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1896
Seller: High Ridge Books, Inc. - ABAA, South Deerfield, MA, U.S.A.
22x14 cm., 2 volumes. Original green illustrated cloth. Good condition with tear at top of backstrip of volume I, 3 cm. splits at tops of joints of volume 2. xxiv, 556; xiv, 559 pp. British railroad history with photo and woodcut plates. ABE Customers: Multiple volumes will require small additional shipping charge.
Published by Cassell & Company Ltd.,, 1894
Seller: Gareth Roberts, Rhydcymerau, Llandeilo, CARMS, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. ex library hardbacks with original brown boards without dust jackets, usual library stamps/markings. 1st editions published in 1894 2 volume set by Cassell & Company Ltd., London. Volume 1 with 556pp & 124 illustrations - all intact; boards are worn, fep & rep hinges are cracked but binding intact, page edges grubby & foxing to pages, page 333/4 has closed tear over 3/4 page; Volume 2 with 559pp & 172 illustrations - all intact, boards are worn, fep & rep hinges are split exposing webbing but binding intact, page edges grubby & foxing to pages. Both volumes in fair overall condition. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. Heavy set - 2.2kgs - will ship overseas for extra postage. 7A*.
Published by Cassell & Co Ltd, London Paris and Melbourne, 1894
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Two volumes. Brown textured cloth covered boards with gilt titling. Some light general wear and remains of previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown otherwise a clean tight set. This is a heavy set of books and we will request extra postage if ordered from outside the UK. C00003550.
Language: English
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC, 2023
ISBN 10: 1021839671 ISBN 13: 9781021839671
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.