Published by TM Productions, Wilmette, Illinois, 1978
Seller: johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. This is copy number 109 of 250 signed by the authors. In addition to Standard Gauge, this book includes sections on Lionel's OO and HO gauge, as well as the very early 2 7/8-inch Gauge. Profusely illustrated, largely in color. Quarto. Original padded brown leatherette binding, with gilt titles. Issued without a dust jacket. Near fine.
Seller Inventory # 68632
Published by TM Productions, Wilmette, Illinois, 1976
Seller: johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. This is copy number 239 of 250 signed by the authors. "All the great Lionel trains from the postwar era, 1946 to 1969, are pictured and written about in this book." Profusely illustrated, largely in color. Quarto. Original padded brown leatherette binding, with gilt titles. Issued without a dust jacket. Minor wear to the corners; otherwise very good.
Seller Inventory # 68633
Published by Dawson's Book Shop, Los Angeles, 1988
ISBN 10: 0870932497 ISBN 13: 9780870932496
Seller: johnson rare books & archives, ABAA, Covina, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. Limited to 500 copies signed by the author. Thorough study of the railroads that operated south of the California border, including steam and diesel, narrow and standard gauge, aerial tramways, funiculars, and even sail power. Kitchner discusses the history of Baja California, early railroad proposals and obstacles, the Peninsular Railroad, border railroads, the Mexicali & Gulf / Inter-California Southern, the Compagnie du Boleo, the Progresso Mining Company, the San Juan Mining Company, salt mine railways, the damage caused by floods and high water from the Colorado River, etc. Includes locomotive rosters of Baja California railways compiled by P. Allen Copeland. Volume 49 in the Baja California Travel Series. Octavo: 350 p. with more than 225 illustrations, documentary reproductions, and maps. Original orange cloth binding, with gilt titles. Mild bumping to the corners and tips; else near fine.
Seller Inventory # 76934