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Handsomely done history of the Rio Grande written by an outstanding railroad author. The book covers the railroad from the very beginnings of the Denver & Rio Grande in 1870 though to the 1970s, as well as its subsidiaries, the Western Pacific, and associated railroads. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. With numerous maps, rosters, gradient profiles, timetable, locomotive dispositions and extensive bibliography. 416 pages with index. Note: the cover of the standard 1974 edition shows a Rio Grande diesel; the cover of the Special Limited Edition shows two steam locomotives. The Limited Edition includes many color photos and has a reprint of a "Denver and Rio Grande" pamphlet from 1881 covering grades, distances and elevations in a rear pocket.
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Rio Grande . to the Pacific!
Seller: Crooked House Books & Paper, CBA, ABAA, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: As New. Burgundy spine over photographic boards, signed by author (as all first editions were), this is #2402 of the print run. Fine copy. Extra postage required for international or expedited shipping. Signed. Seller Inventory # 202526
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Rio Grande. to the Pacific!
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Sundance Limited, Denver CO, 1974
ISBN 10: 0913582093
ISBN 13: 9780913582091
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Seller: Browsing Is Arousing, Middlebury, VT, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, pictorial boards, 416 pages illustrated in color and b&w. Handsomely done history of the Rio Grande written by an outstanding railroad author. The book covers the railroad from the very beginnings of the Denver & Rio Grande in 1870 though to the 1970s, as well as its subsidiaries, the Western Pacific, and associated railroads. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs. With numerous maps, rosters, gradient profiles, timetable, locomotive dispositions and extensive bibliography. 416 pages with index. Note: the cover of the standard 1974 edition shows a Rio Grande diesel; the cover of this Special Limited Edition shows two steam locomotives. The Limited Edition includes many color photos and has a reprint of a "Denver and Rio Grande" pamphlet from 1881 covering grades, distances and elevations in a rear pocket. States Special Limited Edition, but no number, signature or limitation given. Clean copy. Record # 378128. Seller Inventory # 378128
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Rio Grande . to the Pacific!
Published by
Sundance Publications, 1974
ISBN 10: 0913582093
ISBN 13: 9780913582091
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Hardcover
Signed
Seller: Rain Dog Books, Bloomington, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. 4to. 416 pages. Signed by the author. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionally packaged and shipped promptly. Seller Inventory # 93856
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Rio Grande . to the Pacific!
Seller: Kellogg Creek Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed by author. Still has original protective cover over the book. Binding tight, content clean and straight. Ships within 1-2 business days. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 1215
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Rio Grande . to the Pacific!
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. SIGNED by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. signed by author. Seller Inventory # 1763207214
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Rio Grande . to the Pacific!
Published by
Sundance, 1974
ISBN 10: 0913582093
ISBN 13: 9780913582091
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Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Seller: Book Stall of Rockford, Inc., Rockford, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Over-sized hardbound (quarto). Number 244 of the limited edition signed by the author on the half title. AS NEW. No wear to the binding. No slope, no twist from reading or improper shelving. No bumped corners. No broken hinges. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No musty odor. No tobacco odor. No water damage. No soiling. Book is in an as new fitted clear plastic dust jacket. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # MP24-2441B
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Rio Grande.to the Pacfic!
Published by
Sundance Publications, Denver, CO, 1974
ISBN 10: 0913582093
ISBN 13: 9780913582091
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1974], First Printing, so stated. Limited Edition, of which this is Number 454. Near Fine: the binding shows a hint of lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The clear vinyl wrapper is in Very Good+ condition: still complete and intact; but shows a small tear at the upper corner of the rear panel ;else4 flawless. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11 x 8.7 x 1.25 inches). 416 pages with many photos, some in color, maps and rosters. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs in both color and black & white. Reproduction of 1881 statement of grades, distances and elevations in rear pocket. Language: English. Weight: 48.2 ounces. Reddish quarter cloth pictorial cover with gilt titles at the spine. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards with clear vinyl protective wrapper cover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1974], First Printing, so stated. Special Limited Edition, of which this is Number 464. Seller Inventory # 54166
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Rio Grande . to the Pacific!
Seller: Artless Missals, DENVER, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HARDCOVER. Condition: Collectible; VG. Signed by Author Robert LeMassena on title page. #02644. Detailed statement facsimile pamphlet in nice shape in back pocket. A slightly tatty very old Daily Locomotive Inspection and Repair Report laid in (filled out in faded pencil). Binding solid, pages crisp and clean, no markings found. Protective vinyl dust jacket bright and shiny with a couple small nicks, light scuffs and dents. Extremities lightly bumped with minimal tip wear. No expedited or international shipping, oversize. Seller Inventory # SKU1012632
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Rio Grande.to the Pacfic!
Published by
Sundance Publications, Denver, CO, 1974
ISBN 10: 0913582093
ISBN 13: 9780913582091
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First Edition
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1974], First Printing, so stated. Limited Edition, of which this is Number 464. Very Near Fine: shows a very faint waviness to the text pages; the binding shows a hint of lean; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The clear vinyl wrapper still complete and intact, but shows a small crack at the upper front corner tip; no other discernible signs of wear. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11 x 8.7 x 1.25 inches). 416 pages with many photos, some in color, maps and rosters. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs in both color and black & white. Reproduction of 1881 statement of grades, distances and elevations in rear pocket. Language: English. Weight: 48.2 ounces. Brown pictorial cover with silver spine. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards with clear vinyl protective wrapper cover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1974], First Printing, so stated. Special Limited Edition, of which this is Number 464. Seller Inventory # 53647
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Rio Grande.to the Pacfic!
Published by
Sundance Publications, Denver, CO, 1974
ISBN 10: 0913582093
ISBN 13: 9780913582091
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Black Cat Hill Books, Oregon City, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1974], First Printing, so stated. Limited Edition, of which this is Number 453. Very Near Fine: the binding shows a hint of cocking; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The clear vinyl wrapper is in Fine condition: still complete and intact; no discernible signs of wear. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11 x 8.7 x 1.25 inches). 416 pages with many photos, some in color, maps and rosters. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs in both color and black & white. Reproduction of 1881 statement of grades, distances and elevations in rear pocket. Language: English. Weight: 48.2 ounces. Reddish quarter cloth pictorial cover with gilt titles at the spine. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards with clear vinyl protective wrapper cover. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR ON HALF-TITLE PAGE. First Editiion [1974], First Printing, so stated. Special Limited Edition, of which this is Number 464. Seller Inventory # 54165