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1900réf. 17120521Boston: Engraved and printed by R.A. Supply Co. for Boston and Maine Railroad 1900. Wraps. Very good. Oblong octavo size five volumes illustrated. An early photographic account of New England each volume has a one-page introduction and 30 black and white plates. Of especial interest to any of us who have lived or currently live in the areas pictured as the changes over the past 100 years have been seismic. ___DESCRIPTION: Five volumes staple bound original paper wrappers with titles embossed in gilt five pages of text printed to recto only 171 black and white plates with captions all printed to recto only; oblong octavos 5 7/8" by 8". ___CONDITION: All five volumes are in varying degrees of very good condition the wrappers all display a bit of age toning but all are internally bright and complete with no prior owner markings "New England Lakes" and "Rivers of New England" have some chips and tape repairs to the wrappers with "Rivers of New England" lacking the back wrapper otherwise an overall very good set of scenic New England views. ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard shipping charge does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Engraved and printed by R.A. Supply Co. for Boston and Maine Railroad unknown
1864réf. 726451864. Paperback. Very Good. Manchester and Lawrence Railroad Corporation. Five Annual Reports of the Directors for 1864 1868 1870 1874 & 1886. Concord first three or Manchester last two: 1864 1868 1870 1874 and 1886. 10-20 pages per report. Wrappers. 21-23cm. Vertical crease on two reports. paperback books
1864réf. 726451864. Paperback. Very Good. Manchester and Lawrence Railroad Corporation. Five Annual Reports of the Directors for 1864 1868 1870 1874 & 1886. Concord first three or Manchester last two: 1864 1868 1870 1874 and 1886. 10-20 pages per report. Wrappers. 21-23cm. Vertical crease on two reports. paperback
réf. 39459Philadelphia, 1908, 245x170mm, paperback. 138 - 156 pp.. Tab of quotation on the upper coverage. Book in good condition.
réf. 0265836379.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1880réf. 38887Chicago: Rand McNally & Co. n. d. ca 1880. 1880. First edition. 5 3/4" x 4" oblong color pictorial wrappers 16 pp. black & white engraved view of the "Hotel Colfax at Colfax Springs Iowa 333 miles west of Chicago and 24 miles east of Des Moines on the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway." "Accommodations for three hundred and fifty guests. On the site of the famous Magnesium Chalybeate and Colfax Mineral Springs. A sanitarium for invalids and fashionable Summer Resort." Descriptive paragraphs about all the fishing grounds along the routes mostly in Illinois and Iowa with some mention of Missouri Dakota and Minnesota. Small agent's stamp at bottom of title page light evidence of a fold crease to the front cover else a near fine bright clean copy. Rand, McNally & Co., n. d. (ca 1880). unknown
réf. 1024436497.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 1528350944.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 0365261343.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 1527746313.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 0265789427.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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
1836réf. 016450Boston: Dutton & Wentworth Printers 1836. Book. Very good condition. Hardcover. First Edition. Octavo 8vo. A bound volume containing a collection of ten publications relating to the Western Rail-Road Corporation from the incorporation in 1836 to 1840. The First Annual Report from 1836 is included twice. Bound in contemporary original three quarter leather which is moderately to heavily worn with the front board nearly detached. There is minor to moderate foxing and the final half of the text is lightly stained at the top corner. The 1836-37 Reports of the Engineers is complete with two fold-out maps which were printed on very thin onion-skin paper. These two maps have been detached and are misfolded with minor tearing as well as some foxing. A ready-made collection of the founding documents of this railroad company which starts in Boston winding its way across the state where it enters New York State at West Stockbridge. Dutton & Wentworth, Printers Hardcover
réf. 0365653551.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 0260787884.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 152829596X.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1166618889.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. 1120329213.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1867réf. 21371867. UNITED NEW JERSEY RAILROAD AND CANAL CO. First Joint Report of the Associated Delaware & Raritan Canal Co. Camden & Amboy R.R. & Transportation Co. and New Jersey R.R. & Transportation Co . April 1867. Philadelphia 1867. 24 p. Removed. Includes a history of the formation of the joint companies monopoly the uniting with the N.J.R.R. financial statistics etc. unknown books
1867réf. 16461Philadelphia: H. G. Leisenring's Steam House. Very Good. 1867. First Edition. Soft Cover. Peach colored paper covers with black titles. Interior of booklet is tight clean & intact. United New Jersey Railroad and Canal Co. Includes a history of the formation of the joint companies monopoly. First Joint Report. New Jersey Canals ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 24 pages . H. G. Leisenring's Steam House paperback
201124 page publicity brochure, includes route map and timetable for period 23 May to 9th December 2011. eng
réf. 0366658034.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 0366657909.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback