Search Results: steam railways in retrospect by nock o s

London: Adam & Charles Black, 1966. HC. good w/good dustjacket (hardcover). color frontis, B&W ill.. Mr. Nock discusses such items as 'The Fight for the Broad Gauge' and how the intransigence of railway shareholders, rather than proud and obstinate managements, caused the building of parallel rival routes. He recalls outstanding points in the history of great locomotive centers, such as Crewe and Gateshead; the testing of locomotives and developments in signalling and automatic train control. There is a chapter on 'Beautiful Carriages' and another on 'Royal Trains.' 268pp.

London: A and C Black. xix + 268 pages, illustrated, maps, index, some light foxing, previous owner name on front endpaper, copious ink notes in the text, spine lettering faded. . Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 1966.

Adam & Charles Black, 1966. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,900grams, ISBN:

London: A&C Black, 1966. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 268pp, plates (8 col), d/w worn with tears & sl loss..

London: Adam & Charles Black. Very Good with no dust jacket. [1966]. First Edition. name on t. P. Else in worn d. J.; xvii, [2], 268p. , illustrated, color plates, index. Ottley 8001. .

London: Adam & Charles Black, 1966. Illustrated, large octavo, pp xx, 268, fore-edge very slightly age-toned, otherwise very good internally, red cloth in good condition, the dustwrapper has very slight signs of wear. A good solid copy. . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Slightly Worn.

London: Adam & Charles Black. Library-bound with reasonable pasted paper to endpapers to cover up signs of library labels. A little wear to spine. Internally crisp and clean. No Jacket. . Good. Hardcover. 1966.

Adam & Charles Black 1966. first edition, octavo red cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine, frontispiece, xix + 268pp, illus, VG (light wear, light foxing to eps and page edges) in VG d/w (light wear and fading)

A. & C. BlackLtd 1966. Signed and dated by author, super octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost

London: A. & C. Black, 1966. 1st edition. Nice copy. octavo. hardback with dust jacket xvii + 268pp., col. frontis., col. & b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, A history of steam railways in Britain

Adam & Charles Black, 1966T. hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. Adam & Charles Black 1966 first edition. Pages clean and bright, binding firm, minor shelf wear to dust jacket, in protective sleeve.