27.5 x 21 cm., 280 pp., Heavily illustrated in black and white, index As new hardcover book in as new original clear jacket, quarto ( 27 x 21 cm.), heavily illustrated with historic photos and documents in black and white, foreword, bibliography, index. 280 pp. Pictorial boards with red spine and gilt lettering.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: George L. Beam and the Denver & Rio Grande Volume I
Publisher: Sundance, Limited, Denver, Colorado
Publication Date: 1986
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0913582425
ISBN 13: 9780913582428
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: As New
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Massive collection of black and white photos taken by George L. Beam, official photographer for the Rio Grande. The text and extremely informative captions were written by Jackson Thode, himself a lifelong expert on thee railroad and its predecessors. This volume focuses on the standard gauge main line between Denver and Grand junction with a side excursion on the narrow gauge on the Marshall Pass and Black Canyon of the Gunnison route. 280 pages with index.

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I have been a book collector for half a century, specializing in the scientific exploration of the American West. It is time to dispose of my collection. I have also collected in other areas including history of cartography; botany and botanical art; western railroads; Grabhorn books; Chinese art, history, and culture.

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T. W. Palmer Books
259 West 23rd Avenue, Eugene, OR, 97405-2855, U.S.A.

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