LNWR Liveries, Edward Talbot, George Dow, Philip Millard & Peter Davis

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LNWR Liveries, Edward Talbot, George Dow, Philip Millard & Peter Davis

Name: LNWR Liveries, Edward Talbot, George Dow, Philip Millard & Peter Davis
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LNWR Liveries, Edward Talbot, George Dow, Philip Millard & Peter Davis — First Edition

Publication: Basingstoke, Historical Model Railway Society, 1985

Formatting: 4to, pp. 184.

Condition Report: Good. The book is securely bound in its original dark cloth boards, featuring a striking gilt seal of the London & North Western Railway Company on the front cover. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, with no visible loose pages. The exterior, however, exhibits noticeable handling wear, including surface scuffing, minor blemishes, and mild rubbing to the extremities, particularly at the corners and spine ends. The gilt detailing remains relatively bright and unoxidised. Internally, the pages are clean, crisp, and free from major foxing or spotting, presenting the high-quality typography and illustrations beautifully. Please note, this copy is offered without its original dust jacket, justifying the final grade.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This comprehensive volume stands as the definitive work on the liveries, decor, and armorial devices of the London & North Western Railway Company. The dedication page honours Geoffrey Platt, a pivotal figure in the HMRS and the Society's Company Steward for the LNWR, whose extensive research and 7mm scale draughtsmanship formed the bulk of the material for this publication.

The text is richly supplemented with photographs and illustrations, including a frontispiece from an original painting by Gerald Broom. The book's distinctive design, crafted by Peter A. Esgate, features geometric motifs and a unique alphabet inspired by the contemporary work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose most creative period coincided with the zenith of the LNWR.

Reportedly limited to 1,200 copies upon publication, this original printing remains a highly desirable reference for serious railway historians and model makers.

Before the 1923 'grouping' of Britain's privately owned railways, the London & North Western Railway (LNWR) was the largest joint-stock corporation operating a railway anywhere in the world. Its presence was monumental, not just in scale but in its distinctive visual identity. In this lavishly detailed book, a consortium of expert authors unpacks the outward manifestation of this celebrated company, meticulously detailing its liveries, armorial devices, and structural aesthetics. An indispensable reference work, it offers railway enthusiasts and model makers an unprecedented look into the intricate attention to detail practised by one of Britain's greatest railway companies.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Edward Talbot, George Dow, Philip Millard, Peter Davis

Book Publisher: Historical Model Railway Society

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Transport

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 184

Book Publication Year: 1985

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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