Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, 2004. Full-Leather. Collectible; Fine. A crisp, sharp copy of the 2004 1st edition. Tight and Near Fine in its full leather, with bright gilt-lettering and rule at the front panel and spine. Small, neat inscription on the hlaf-title, otherwise very clean. Oblong quarto, 445 pgs., all edges gilt.

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Bookseller: Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 10863
Title: The History of North American Steam
Author: Christopher Chant
Format/Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Used - Collectible; Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Place of Publication: Edison, NJ
Date Published: 2004
Keywords: rare train books, rare railroad books
Bookseller catalogs: Railroad; Train Books;

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Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Crisp: A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Tight: Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Quarto: The term quarto is used to describe a page or book size. A printed sheet is made with four pages of text on each side, and the...