20th Century Limited - Karl Zimmermann | 2002 | 1st Edition MB -Railroad History

by Karl R. Zimmerman

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First edition

INVESTMENT GRADE: 1st EDITION RAILROAD HISTORY 20th Century Limited • Karl R. Zimmermann • 2002 Title: 20th Century Limited Author: Karl R. Zimmermann Publisher: MBI Publishing Company Year: 2002 Edition: First Edition / First Printing Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket ISBN: 0760314225 Summary Karl R. Zimmermann presents the definitive history of the New York-to-Chicago flagship that defined the golden age of American rail travel. This authoritative account spans from the train's 1902 debut to its final run in 1967, detailing the famous "red carpet" service that once attracted magnates and movie stars alike. The book highlights some of the century's greatest locomotive designs, including the streamlined Commodore Vanderbilt and Henry Dreyfuss’s iconic shrouded Hudson. Readers will find a dramatic visual account of the train's development through dozens of black-and-white archival images and period color photographs of swank passenger cars, dinnerware, and interior views. Condition Report: Very Good This stated First Edition has been exceptionally well-preserved. The exterior features a vibrant dust jacket with only minor shelf wear visible at the edges, while the hardcover boards remain clean with sharp, unbumped corners. The binding is remarkably tight and square, and the spine remains sturdy and uncreased. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from any writing, highlighting, or foxing, perfectly preserving the extensive collection of archival imagery and histor

• Publisher: MBI Publishing Company LLC
• Year: 2002
• ISBN: 0760314225
• Condition: Very Good

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