Publicado por Koln : Konemann ; Princes Risborough : John Wilson, Distributor, 2001
ISBN 10: 3833113553 ISBN 13: 9783833113550
Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 343 pages; Physical desc. : 343 p. : chiefly ill. ; 27 x 31 cm. German and French texts translated from the English. Includes index. Subject: Railroads --History --Pictorial works --Railroad engineering --History --Pictorial works --Transportation. Summary: Trains - The Early Years offers an original view of the first century or so of railways and trains, reflecting the early influence of Stephenson's Rocket in England, through two world wars, prosperity, depression, resistance and acceptance to the middle of the 20th century. Railways arrived only a decade or so before the camera, and have been captured in pictures throughout their history. This means of transport was pioneered and developed in Britain and so the greatest British photo archive, "Getty Images", has a remarkable collection of photographs of trains both from this country and around the world. Beverley Cole has drawn on these to illustrate their story from the early Victorian days of broad gauge and engine funnels like the tall top hats of the period, through the heyday of steam in the late 19th century, the threats and challenges of two world wars and from road transport, to the era of diesel and high-tech electric. Here are spectacular line-side photos of powerful engines in action in some of the most desolate and arresting landscapes, as well as scenes in crowded stations, bustling cities and locomotive works. 2 Kg.
Publicado por Koln : Konemann ; Princes Risborough : John Wilson, Distributor, 2001
ISBN 10: 3833113553 ISBN 13: 9783833113550
Librería: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
Original o primera edición
First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 343 pages; Physical desc. : 343 p. : chiefly ill. ; 27 x 31 cm. German and French texts translated from the English. Includes index. Subject: Railroads --History --Pictorial works --Railroad engineering --History --Pictorial works --Transportation. Summary: Trains - The Early Years offers an original view of the first century or so of railways and trains, reflecting the early influence of Stephenson's Rocket in England, through two world wars, prosperity, depression, resistance and acceptance to the middle of the 20th century. Railways arrived only a decade or so before the camera, and have been captured in pictures throughout their history. This means of transport was pioneered and developed in Britain and so the greatest British photo archive, "Getty Images", has a remarkable collection of photographs of trains both from this country and around the world. Beverley Cole has drawn on these to illustrate their story from the early Victorian days of broad gauge and engine funnels like the tall top hats of the period, through the heyday of steam in the late 19th century, the threats and challenges of two world wars and from road transport, to the era of diesel and high-tech electric. Here are spectacular line-side photos of powerful engines in action in some of the most desolate and arresting landscapes, as well as scenes in crowded stations, bustling cities and locomotive works. 2 Kg.
Publicado por [Köln] [Princes Risborough : Könemann ; John Wilson distributor], 2006
ISBN 10: 383312556X ISBN 13: 9783833125560
Librería: MW Books, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Original o primera edición
First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 800p. Notes; Text in English, French and German. Subject; Photojournalism History. 4 Kg.
Publicado por [Köln] [Princes Risborough : Könemann ; John Wilson distributor], 2006
ISBN 10: 383312556X ISBN 13: 9783833125560
Librería: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
Original o primera edición
First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 800p. Notes; Text in English, French and German. Subject; Photojournalism History. 4 Kg.