World steam locomotives, by James G Robins ISBN 13: 9780851796598

Adelaide, Australia: Rigby Limited, 1974. Book. Illus. by Robins, James. G.. Good. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover with red boards and pictorial dust jacket, First Edition, 300gms, 52 pages, illustrated endpapers. As man's first departure from reliance on nature for propulsion, and as a means by which large areas of the globe were opened up to civilised existence, the steam locomotive retains a special significance in the human story. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear. Mild shelf wear to board edges. Dust Jacket is in good condition with mild shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Attached picture is of actual book. Purchase more than 1 item and save money with combined postage. And if you can't find the title you're looking for - why not ask us direct. With over 30,000 books in stock we can't list them all!.