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Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts
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New York, NY 10036-1902 
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CHINESE RAILROAD -- RAPIER, Richard. Remunerative railways for new countries; with some account of the first railway in China. London: E. & F. N. Spon, 1878. 4to (248 x 178 mm). 48 wood-engraved illustrations and folding tables. Included are 8 mounted woodurytypes. Original gilt pictorial red cloth, a.e.g. Condition: covers lightly soiled. A rare "how-to" book by Ransomes and Rapier, British specialists in building narrow gauge railroads in foreign countries. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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