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1920réf. 63120Chicago: White Pass & Yukon Route Rathbun-Grant-Heller Co. ca. 1920. 8vo. 4 x 9 in. 16 pp. in 46 2 triple-column format on 9 x 12 in. sheets with numerous photo illustrations double-column route map w/ White & Pass & Yukon line logo. Self-printed softcovers beautiful cover art of Alaskan Native Americans in canoe watching a Yukon River steamer minor shelfwear some rubbing still VG copy. First edition thus of this very scarce travel brochure detailing the trip by steamship and railroad along the White Pass & Yukon Route from Skagway Alaska through Ketchikan Atlin Lake district and through the Skagway Valley to Dawson City on the Yukon River Yukon Territory. White Pass & Yukon Route, Rathbun-Grant-Heller Co., paperback
1929réf. 58207San Francisco CA: Southern Pacific Lines March 2 1929. 4to. 8 x 9 in. 8 pp unpaginated. which folds out leporello accordion style into oblong folio 31.5 x 9 in. printed in red blue & black. With photo illustrations 2 maps self-printed colour-illustrated softcovers Art Deco cover art by Maurice Logan 1886-1977 noted California expressionist & watercolour painter minor shelfwear slight dustsoiling still VG copy. First edition thus of this nicely illustrated and uncommon rail & automobile guide to the Southern Pacific Redwood Empire Tour with stops in Grants Pass Eureka & San Francisco with sidetrip to the Shasta area and through the majestic Redwoods long the Northern California coast. No copies in Worldcat 3 copies of 1930 edition Marin Bancroft SMU. Southern Pacific Lines, paperback
réf. dola2503Montreal: 1930. First Edition. Edwards & Lort 712. 4to. pp. 24. 5 colour illus. after paintings by A.C.Leighton D.Maxwell A.Sheriff Scott et al. & numerous b/willus. after photographs. large folding coloured map. pictorial wrs. short split in lower spine. dola2503 [Montreal]: 1930 unknown
1889réf. 354257San Francisco: H.S. Crocker & Co 1889. 70pp. Original printed wrappers. Spine chipped. Small old stamp on titlepage. Very good. 70pp. Introductory material by Leland Stanford. A positive report on the Central Pacific's dealings with the government. H.S. Crocker & Co unknown
1930réf. 49325Chicago: The Travel Guild Inc. 1930. 1930. 11" x 8 1/2" in colorful pictorial wrappers. 32 pp. Illustrations. Index. Itineraries. Printed in brown and with photos in sepia. The "House Party" trains are all sleeping car trains that travel through the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies. They carry a recreation car for dancing bridge receptions lectures community singing and other social activities; a lounge car for reading observation; a special baggage car and dining car. The trains offer radios dynamic phonographs baths the latest magazine and a special buffet service. Information about to include what tourists can expect to see and do as well as pictures of several tours . Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies Tour; Yellowstone Salt Lake and Colorado Tour; the Great Circle Tour which includes Colorado Indian Detour Grand Canyon California and Canadian Rockies; the Yellowstone Park Tour; etc. Information about a 7-day Yellowstone Park Extension; a 10-day Alaska Extension Tour and a 7-day Indian Detour. Numerous photographs throughout. Light soiling on wrappers and with light wear to the extremities. Very good. A nicely produced booklet. The Travel Guild, Inc., 1930. unknown
1838réf. 69551London: Simpkin Marshall and Co 1838. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 264pp. Small octavo 19.5 cm Green decoratively embossed cloth over boards with a gilt stamped title on the spine. Yellow endpapers. Frontispiece illustration. Spine sunned. Cloth at spine ends chipped. Underlying boards barely just beginning to peek through at corners. Free endpapers and recto of frontispiece mildly discolored. Short tape repairs to long closed tear on p. 140 no text is obscured. Loss to fore-edge margin of p. 163/64 again text not affected. Stitching visible in inside margins however binding very sturdy. Ex-libris James Cowan Smith with his bookplate depicting his beloved dog Callum on the front pastedown. James Cowan Smith 1843-1919 was a British civil engineer director of a railway company British Wagon and philanthropist. In his will he bequeathed what would now amount to roughly $4284000 to the National Gallery of Scotland to be used to expand its collection. The one stipulation was that the portrait of his dog Callum by John Emms was to be on permanent display in the museum. The condition of the donation helped draw attention to Callum's rare terrier breed the Dandie Dinmont. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co hardcover
1888réf. 46016N.Y.: Burgoyne Quick Printing Co. 1888. First edition. Stapled paper wrappers. Removed from a larger volume rear wrapper lacking minor soiling and browning ownership stamps and page renumbering in red. 17 pp. Sm. 4to. The Iron Mountain Railroad Company of Memphis was part of Jay Gould's extensive network of Railroads later taken over by his son named in this document George Jay Gould 1864-1923 Stamped on front wrapper & first leaf: Property of White & Kemble who'd published "Atlas and Digest of Railroad Mortgages" at the turn of the 20th century. We could locate no copies of this document in OCLC nor in other online sources. Burgoyne Quick Printing Co. unknown
1903réf. 36317Chicago: Poole Bros 1903. 1903. First edition. 5 3/4" x 4" colorful pictorial wrappers. 16 pp. plus wrappers illustrations. Offers information on Pike's Peak's scenic attractions the railway accommodations the route up Pike's Peak and what one can expect to see and experience along the route and when the peak is reached. Black and white illustrations of various points along the trip. Information on various elevations; distances on the railway to various points; and with a chart on the inside of the rear wrapper depicting the various zones of Pike's Peak along with their elevations and what types of plant life one can expect to see in each zone. Minimal wear to the extremities. A nicely produced booklet. Poole Bros, 1903. unknown
1910réf. 300407Los Angeles Pacific Electric Railway ca. 1910. 1910. Folding 4 panel brochure 8 x 16. 7 b/w photographs. Printed in yellow and black. Very good-fine. Includes time tables fair schedules geographical information on Alpine Tavern San Bernardino Mountain Auto Line. No Binding. Very Good/No Jacket. Los Angeles, Pacific Electric Railway [ca. 1910]. unknown
1861réf. 9647Jackson County WV 1861. 8x5" 4pp bifolium on illustrated patriotic stationary manuscript letter in pencil and ink on two separate dates. Transmittal folds a few light stains but very legible and clean. Early Civil War letter from an S.A. Bartlett of Company K. 11th Regiment West Virginia describing life in Camp Curtis and early movements of railroad duty. Bartlett writes to his brother to describe the weather and camp life while inquiring as to his receipt of registers and photos previously sent by Bartlett. The two dates are December 7th and 9th of 1861 with the second date describing the movement from camp to a location called "burnt bridge" 25 miles below Sulpher sic Spring on the railroad: ". this bridge was burnt by the secsesh. once and it was garded by MO boys and I gess they was more scart than hurt but I am glad that we hav moved. We hav got a very pleasant plase hear it is on a hill about 200 feet above the water. Their was not onley 2 Companeys taken from the Rigement - they was Co. C. and Co. K. the rest is left at Sulp Springs. I dont think their is enny more danger hear than their was at Camp Curtis." Bartlett directs further correspondence to St. Louis "as long as we are on the move" reflecting the fluidity of early deployments. A vivid glimpse of the improvised unsettled nature of Union operations during the opening phase of the war. . unknown
1908réf. 50025Ranier MN & International Falls MN: A.W. Lindvall Studios 1908. Original photo. 7.5 x 9.75 in. Sepia-tinted photograph mounted on dark gray board 11 x 14 w/ caption inscribed in negative at lower fore-edge slight rubbing edgewear NF. This splendid original photo visually chronicles the first train to cross the newly built Rainy Lake Bridge connecting Ranier MN with Fort Frances ONT and which today serves as one of the busiest rail crossings between the U.S. and Canada serving more than 20 trains a day. An 1893 gold rush kicked off the development of the area with the gold quickly petering out it became the center of timber operations and paper mills. The Canadian Northern began their spur to run down to the bridge being constructed at the end of 1907 and the Duluth Rainy Lake & Winnipeg which was a subsidiary of Canadian Northern Railway extended their line North and both lines completed the bridge by April 12th 1908. On Tuesday April 28 1908 at 6:20 PM the first train shown here in the photo crossed the bridge with most of the prominent railroad and business men from Minneapolis Brainerd Duluth Winnipeg and International Falls invited to attend. A.W. Lindvall fl. 1906-1908was partner with Roland W. Reed 1864-1934 noted photographer of Native Americans who at the time of this image operated his primary studio in Bemidji MN. By June 1908 regular service was inaugurated from Duluth to Winnipeg across the Bridge. See; Community Memories Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre; Directory of Minnesota Photographers Minnesota Historical Society; The Pioneer Friday January 19 1906 Bemidji MN p. 3. A.W. Lindvall Studios, unknown
1840réf. 1008168vo pamphlet removed dbd 31 pp. Some minor foxing and aging; otherwise very good. Interesting early railroad report to shareholders that provides considerable useful historical information including railroad construction costs and description and costs of engines and pessanger cars. While the title suggests a westward theme much of the construction is along the Connecticut River. Also the schedule of distances in the report seems to focus on Massachusetts and the greater Boston area. S.N. Dickinson,
1847réf. 1008208vo pamphlet publishers printed wrappers 20 pp. Crease in the middle corners and extremities chipped a bit small hole in the middle of front wrapper not affecting text wrappers darkened and faded some mild foxing in the margins; otherwise very good. Somewhat typical report to shareholders but this was published a year after the railroad was founded. The company actually shows a surplus of funds and there is a very positive tone concerning future prospects and railroad construction. Interestingly the company points to problems facing other companies who had to borrow money at very high fixed interest rates to to develop their business. Sabin 60358.
1838réf. 1008178vo pamphlet removed dbd 14 pp. Maybe lacking wrappers but otherwise complete number stamped on title ink number on title normal aging and foxing; otherwise very good.Scarce early railroad title that reports on the completion of a railroad between Reading and Norristown and the construction of a railroad between Norristown and Philadelphia. The report indicates that the amount of freight shipped at that point was not significant but they expected a significant increase with the completion of the next part of the railroad. Information on costs and revenues are provided as well as estimates on the cost of transporting coal to Philadelphia from the coal regions. John G. Clark,
1839réf. 100819Large 8vo pamphlet half title stitched 27 pp. Half title instead of formal title page somewhat uncut dbd some tears at edges mild aging and toning; very good. This appears to be part of a House document House No. 32 dated February 27 1839 and presented by William Lincoln. The pamphlet discusses the financial challenges dating back to the late 18th century which prevented the development of transportation systems. While the title suggests a western theme much of the discussion is closer to the original colonies. The author makes a case for rail and other transportation systems by pointing out the benefits of these efforts on real and personal property values. He uses the favorable impact the Erie Canal had on property in New York. It appears that after careful consideration the House Committee voted in favor of the proposal to spend the money $1200000 on the development of the 'so called ' Western Rail-road'.
réf. 3010New York: The Company Printed by George F. Nesbit 1844. . 8vo pale blue wrappers front printed Five Holdings in OCLC New York: [The Company] Printed by George F. Nesbit, 1844. unknown
réf. 2605Boston: The Company 1892. . Narrow 8vo timetable format; self-wrappers. Not found in OCLC. Boston: [The Company], 1892. unknown
1925réf. 65899San Francisco: Sunset Press 1925. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Octavo 22.5cm. Tan saddle-stitched wraps. Each issue is approximately 50pp. All volumes have been hole punched twice near spine; all are bound together with a thick twine organized in reverse chronological order. Light toning soiling and creasing to wraps of the first and final volumes. Minimal internal markings. A complete run of the third year of the Market Street Railway Company's internal publication "The Inside Track." Featuring illustrations personal stories helpful tips for employees and recognition of outstanding service. Each volume closes with a few pages of advertisements all popular San Francisco businesses of the era. Sunset Press paperback
réf. 54924SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON RAILROAD CO. $500 Second Mortgage Eight Per Cent Bond. Issued 1 April 1871. Partially clipped with four coupons clipped. 15-1/2 x 22". Vignette of early steam locomotive with passenger alighting. Signed by S. N. Fisher Treasurer Alexander Isaacs President Andrew Simonds H. H. D. Leon and Edwin Bates Trustees. The railroad ran for 105 miles between Charleston and Savannah. Folded as usual else a fine copy. unknown
1900réf. 2733Houston: Southern Pacific Sunset Route 1900. Very good. 4pp. on a single folded sheet. Minor toning and creasing. A simple but still interesting promotional leaflet touting the advantages of rice farming in Texas. The text was taken from the Southern Pacific Rice Book and lists twenty-six points of advice about the rice industry and how it is a good investment. These points are listed alphabetically by letter and each entry begins with that letter. For example: "H. Harvest rice same as wheat using a rice harvester." OCLC records just a single copy at the Autry Museum. Southern Pacific Sunset Route unknown
1919réf. 6459Washington D.C.: United States Railroad Administration Agricultural Section 1919. First edition. 9x8" 1 35 1pp including wrappers. Photographs map. Illustrated wrappers staple bound. Some toning to wraps light vertical crease throughout small chip and some smudging to rear wrapper. Very good or better. Nicely preserved and scarce Wyoming promotional issued as part of the Agricultural Series No. 10 by the U.S. Railroad Administration. Copiously illustrated with photos of the state's scenery and agricultural industries from livestock to farmland. We date this publication by the governor's message at the front written by Robert D. Carey who took office in 1918 and served until 1922. OCLC cites only a copy at the Newberry Library in Chicago. United States Railroad Administration, Agricultural Section unknown
1931réf. 44503Chicago: Hedstrom-Barry Co. Printers 1931. 1931. COLORADO. First edition. 9" x 8" color pictorial wrappers 72 panels including covers illustrated from photographs maps. Many views of Colorado are provided by black & white photographic images many being full-page views. While there are references to Fred Harvey meals this is uncharacteristically not a Fred Harvey promotional booklet as it features offline hotels and other features that were not Harvey facilities. Views of Rocky Mountain Park scenes Mount Evans Colorado National Park camping swimming boating and fishing scenes in the Colorado Mountains the Continental Divide Berthoud Pass the Pikes Peak region Colorado Springs the Broadmoor Hotel at Colorado Springs the Antler's Hotel at Colorado Springs Manitou Mount Princeton Hotel Colorado at Glenwood Springs the Spanish Peaks scenes in Denver Pueblo Trinidad and Colorado Springs and much more. Maps of Denver and vicinity Rocky Mountain National Park Pikes Peak District and Pike National Forest map of Colorado and the Santa Fe Railroad and connections. Faint vertical center crease minor edgewear else a very good copy. Hedstrom-Barry Co., Printers, 1931]. unknown
1851réf. 30447Baltimore: John Murphy 1851. 50pp small printed addendum note tipped in at pp.42-43. Several folding tables charts large folding map "Exhibiting the Railway Route between Baltimore & St. Louis; Together with the Other Principal Lines in the Eastern Middle and Western States." Plain rear wrapper present. Stitched. Scattered foxing light edgewear. Good with the map in Very Good condition. The Report of this important early railroad contains financial information and material on coal transportation the extension of the Ohio River the Washington branch the Northwest Branch and more. Not located in Modelski. John Murphy unknown
1890réf. 33132Cedar Rapids: The Record Printing Company n.d. ca 1890s 1890s. IOWA. 6" x 19" sheet 8 panels printed in green and red pictorial wrappers illustration of the "Queen" at the dock list of accommodations many in private homes and many at $1.00 per day. Offers information on Iowa's lake region and West Okoboji with it's fishing hotels things to do etc. Charts offering hotel names addresses rates and remarks for accommodations at Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake. Fine copy with original mailing envelope included. The Record Printing Company, n.d. (ca 1890s)] unknown
1876réf. 828261876. California. Robinson John R. Plaintiff. Central Pacific Railroad Company of California Principal Defendant. In the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District Of the State of California In and For the City and County of San Francisco. John R. Robinson Plaintiff vs. The Central Pacific Railroad Company of California et als. Defendants. Complaint. Alfred A. Cohen Delos Lake Attorneys for Plaintiff. San Francisco: S.n. 1876 63 pp. Octavo 8-1/2" x 5-3/4". Stab-stitched pamphlet in original printed wrappers. Light toning to wrappers light foxing to rear wrapper some fading to extremities moderate toning to text internally clean. $150. Only edition. This document is part of a series of lawsuits by stockholders of the Central Pacific Railroad Company accusing the company of stock manipulation. Alfred A. Cohen 1829-1887 one of the attorneys for the plaintiff in this case was not a disinterested party: he had established the San Francisco and Oakland Railroad in 1863 and later sold it to Central Pacific. unknown