| Great book for the steam train enthusiast. Illustrated with detailed text. Condition is Like New (P8), with strong dust cover (slight tear on upper right corner). Quote from publisher: "AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVES - A PICTORIAL RECORD OF STEAM POWER 1900-1950 BY EDWIN P. ALEXANDER, AUTHOR OF IRON HORSES, COPYRIGHT 1950, ISBN 0-517-014238, ILLUSTRATED WITH OVER 125 PLATES, 256 PAGES, RED & BLACK DUST JACKET, BLACK AND WHITE INSIDE. THE LOCOMOTIVES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY CHOSEN TO SHOW MILESTONES IN IMPROVED DESIGNS AND FOR PHOTOGENIC INTEREST - EVERY MAJOR RAILROAD IS REPRESENTED HERE! THE OUTSTANDING REPRESENTATIVES IN LOCOMOTIVE DEVELOPMENT OVER THE 1900 - 1950 HALF OF A CENTURY ARE GATHERED TOGETHER IN ONE VOLUME - A MUST FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN RAILROADS - STEAM'S LAST SWAN SONG - A WEALTH OF HISTORY & INFORMATION." |
