HIGH IRON: A BOOK OF TRAINS
by Beebe, Lucius. (Grant Manson, Frank Lloyd Wright)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
-
Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
NY: D. Appleton-Century, 1938. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Scarce, true first edition of Beebe's classic work, presentation copy from photographer Beebe to historian and fellow photographer Grant Manson (1904-1997) best known for his 1958 book and photographs of the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Inscribed on the on the ffe. "To Grant Manson/ 'there isn't a train I/ wouldn't take, no matter/ where it's going' / Lucius Beebe/ 1939" Original brown cloth stamped in black and gilt, a tad dusty, in original dustjcaket that is moderately worn about the edges and missing short pieces spine ends. A presentable copy and rare with Beebe's charming inscription executed shortly after publication.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 011118
- Title
- HIGH IRON: A BOOK OF TRAINS
- Author
- Beebe, Lucius. (Grant Manson, Frank Lloyd Wright)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- D. Appleton-Century
- Place of Publication
- NY
- Date Published
- 1938
- Keywords
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Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
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Salisbury, Connecticut
About Johnnycake Books ABAA, ILAB
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