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Libri antichi e moderni

Haresnape, Brian

Railway Design Since 1830: 1914-69 v. 2

Ian Allan Ltc., 1969

45,95 €

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Anno di pubblicazione
1969
ISBN
0711000727
Luogo di stampa
Surrey, U.K.
Autore
Haresnape, Brian
Editori
Ian Allan Ltc.
Soggetto
British, Britain, History, Graphics, Railroads, Steam, Engines, Passenger Cars, Technology, Advancements, Carriages, Cars, Locomotives, Interiors, Uniforms, Advertisements, Ads,
Descrizione
Good
Descrizione
Oversize Hardback
Sovracoperta
Stato di conservazione
Molto buono
Copia autografata
No
Prima edizione
No

Descrizione

Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. This volume brings the story of design for British Railways from 1914 up to 1969. It includes the aftermath of two world wars, the Railway Grouping of 1923 and the nationalization of 1948. Heavily illustrated with color and b&w plates, chapters include Steam's finest years, Steam coaching stock, Railcars and electrics, Architecture in the doldrums, Ulitilarian steam design, Alternatives to steam, Post-war Carriages, Changeover from steam, Comfort for the passenger, New railway architecture, Graphic miscellany, 1923 - 1969, with posters, flyers, ads, insignia, crests etc. Book is from the reference dept. of a library and has been well cared for.