Gibbs was one of the original GWR directors and his writings give us a valuable insight into the early history of the Company. Very presentable, tight and sound copy in an unclipped wrapper. Very slight wear to wrapper edges. No inscriptions. Viii + 96 pages, plates, index, Quantity Available: 1. Category: Railways; ISBN: 0239000889. ISBN/EAN: 9780239000880. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0022371.

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Title

The Birth of the Great Western Railway. Extracts from the Diary and Correspondence of George Henry Gibbs.

Publisher

Adams & Dart, Bath

Publication Date

1971

Language

English

ISBN 10

0239000889

ISBN 13

9780239000880

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Seller catalogs

Railways

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Hardcover with laminated dust jacket. Former owner's name is penned on front endpaper. Dust jacket has one or two light surface scratches. Small crease near upper inner corner of front jacket. Small stain near lower inner corner of front board. Binding is sound and pages are bright, tight and clean throughout. Text is clear. AF

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Established ( as Patterson & Liddle ) Bristol 1982. Bookshops in Bristol and Bath from 1982 - 2005. Now sole trader working from home and at the larger PBFA/ABA book fairs. Occasional catalogues.

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Steve Liddle, ABA PBFA ILAB
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