Inscribed by Farrington on the half-title page, "To Louise Russell, whose husband has performed on the world's greatest leadership jobs heading a 'Real Railroad of the Hour' and I hope the SP in this book is a monument to his great efforts for the road, its people, shippers & the states it serves plust the entire railroad industry. With my regards, S. Kip Farrington Jr, Oct 31, 58." Louise Russell was the wife of Donald Joseph Russell, president, director and member of the executive committee of Southern Pacific Railroad Co. 333 pages with photographs and index. A few tiny spots of foxing along the top edge of the text block. A near fine copy in very good plus dust jacket with short tear and associated crease along the rear flap fold. A nice association copy. Seller Inventory # 31230

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Title: RAILROADS OF THE HOUR

Publisher: Coward-McCann, Inc., New York

Publication Date: 1958

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition, first printing.

Book Type: Book

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