Bibliography and Priced Catalogue of Early Railway Books (1893)

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Bibliography and Priced Catalogue of Early Railway Books (1893)

Name: Bibliography and Priced Catalogue of Early Railway Books (1893)
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Bibliography and Priced Catalogue of Early Railway Books (1893), Compiled by S. Cotterell — Facsimile Reprint Edition

Publication: Newton Abbot, David & Charles Reprints, 1969

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 128.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The brown cloth boards remain sharply cornered and exceptionally clean, with bright, unoxidised gilt lettering to the spine indicating it has been kept away from excessive sunlight. The binding is remarkably tight, and the text block sits squarely with no signs of leaning or shelf-slump. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and entirely free from foxing, marginalia, or previous ownership markings. The original unclipped dust jacket presents very well, though it exhibits slight age-toning to the spine panel and very faint rubbing along the top extremities. It remains a superb, highly collectible copy of this reference work.

Catalogue Note: This is a faithful facsimile of the highly sought-after catalogue originally published by Edward Baker of Birmingham. Samuel Cotterell's meticulous bibliography is an indispensable reference for institutions and collectors of 19th-century transport history.

This robust mid-century reprint serves as an accessible yet highly collectible alternative for those actively researching early railway infrastructure and ephemera. It holds particular value for specialists cataloguing early provincial railway documentation, providing invaluable context for authenticating and valuing items like 1830s junction diagrams, pre-grouping timetables, or indeed 1832 railway tickets.

The volume is bound in the publisher's standard high-quality brown cloth and retains its original illustrated dust jacket featuring a vintage locomotive engraving.

Originally issued at the end of the 19th century for a mere shilling, Samuel Cotterell's Bibliography and Priced Catalogue of Early Railway Books stands as one of the earliest and most comprehensive attempts to document the explosion of railway literature during the Victorian age. Featuring detailed descriptions and historical pricing for nearly 500 items, ranging from early steam locomotive charts to junction diagrams, this catalogue offers a fascinating window into the infancy of railway collecting. It is an essential addition to the library of any serious railway historian, ephemera collector, or industrial bibliophile.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: S. Cotterell

Book Publisher: David & Charles Reprints

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Transport

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 128

Book Publication Year: 1969

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

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Country/region of manufacture: Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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