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South & Mid Atlantic Railroad Books (14) [128123]

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South & Mid Atlantic Railroad Books (14) [128123]

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A group of 14 books featuring railroad histories in both the South and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country. There are a few smaller softcover periodicals, but the hard bound copies include, "Every Hour on the Hour" by John Merriken, "Old Dominion Trolley Too" also by Merriken, "100 Years of Capital Traction" by Leroy King, "Piedmont and Northern" by Fetters & Swanson, and more. The hardbound books are in excellent shape with intact dust jackets. Ready for your library. Please see photos for more detail and condition.
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South & Mid Atlantic Railroad Books (14) [128123]

Name: South & Mid Atlantic Railroad Books (14) [128123]
SKU: 114969836
Price: 70 USD
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