Poor MANUAL OF RAILROADS U.S. 1874-75 Trains

Title: Manual of the Railroads of the United States for 1874-75
Author: Henry V. Poor
Publisher: H. V. & H. W. Poor
Printing Year: 1874

Condition/Details: Bound in its original green cloth beveled-edge boards with gilt embossing, this antique text is a scarce transportation collectible title. The text is detailed and exhaustive, providing in-depth information about the railroad industry in 1874. The main text is preceded and followed by lengthy advertisement sections (30 pages in the front, 79 pages in the back) with striking engravings and ad copy. The volume shows some external age/wear, the gilt shows well, it has weak hinges, the pages are bright. The book measures approximately 6.5" x 9.25" and contains 820 pages in the primary text. Shipping cost (within the U.S.) for this lot will be: $7.50