For more than a century, the caboose was an integral feature of the American freight train. That rich history comes to life in this colorful photohistory celebrating cabooses of every style, vintage and color. While alluding to the long history and folklore associated with the caboose before its demise in the late 20th century, the book details the caboose's 19th century evolution, designs and cabooses used by railroads across the country. Evocative period photography in color and black and white is complemented by a ...
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For more than a century, the caboose was an integral feature of the American freight train. That rich history comes to life in this colorful photohistory celebrating cabooses of every style, vintage and color. While alluding to the long history and folklore associated with the caboose before its demise in the late 20th century, the book details the caboose's 19th century evolution, designs and cabooses used by railroads across the country. Evocative period photography in color and black and white is complemented by a selection of contemporary advertisements and sidebars detailing fascinating facets of caboose history, like the lives of railroad crews who lived and worked on them.
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Add this copy of Caboose (Gallery) to cart. $20.42, very good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2011 by Voyageur Press.
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Very Good. Size: 19 to 25 cm tall, Octavo, (8vo); . Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. Oblong 4to. Large red hardcover with white lettering on spine, illustrated endpapers, 156 pp., b/w and color photos throughout, unclipped illustrated jacket. First edition stated. Lightl wear, unmarked, tight binding, nice jacket. Caboose presents a thorough and engaging picture of this colorful bit of railroad history.
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Near Fine in None as issued jacket. Size: 6x0x8; Excellent paperback copy, nearly new. Clean, solid copy with unmarked text. Cover has mild surface wear. Binding is tight and square; no creases to spine or cover. Books, box sets, and items other than standard jewel case CDs and DVDs that sell for $9 or more ship in a box; under $9 in a bubble mailer. Expedited and international orders may ship in a flat rate envelope rather than a box due to cost constraints. All US-addressed items ship with complimentary delivery confirmation.
Add this copy of Caboose to cart. $105.50, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Diego, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Motorbooks Intl.
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