The Mineral Belt: An Illustrated History (Volume III: Georgetown - Mining - Colorado Central Railroad).
by David S. Digerness
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0913582484
- ISBN 13
- 9780913582480
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Silverton, CO Sundance Publications, 1982. Hardcover First Editiion [1982], First Printing, so stated. Limited Edition of 3000 copies. First Editiion [1975], First Printing, so stated. Very Near Fine: shows a small faint stain or smudge which seems to be on the inside of the publisher's heavy, tight-fitting vinyl DJ; between the book and the vinyl; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very-nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The clear vinyl wrapper still complete and intact, with no discernible signs of wear. Like New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (11.1 x 8.8 x 1.15 inches). 416 pages. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs in both color and black & white with special Photographic Contributions From the Collection of Richard A. Ronzio.. A map has been inserted inside rear DJ flap. Language: English. Weight: 48.5 ounces. Brown pictorial cover with silver spine. Hardback: Pictorial Paper on Boards with clear vinyl protective wrapper cover. If you have any interest in Colorado, Mining, Narrow Gauge Steam Railroading or abandoned sites and railroads these books are a must have. The quality is high, and the balance between photos and text is just right. Included are detailed descriptions and photos from the early days of the railroad, including the history, equipment and facilities the RGS created or purchased in the 1890s. There are a lot of detailed photos, drawings and track layouts of the engine and repair facilities at Ridgway, including the variations over the years. Then the books moves up the line, mile by mile, examining the route, bridges, towns, sidings, depots, etc all the way to Vance Junction and into Telluride.
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- Black Cat Hill Books (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 53631
- Title
- The Mineral Belt: An Illustrated History (Volume III: Georgetown - Mining - Colorado Central Railroad).
- Author
- David S. Digerness
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Editiion [1982], First Printing, so stated. Limited Editio
- ISBN 10
- 0913582484
- ISBN 13
- 9780913582480
- Publisher
- Sundance Publications,
- Place of Publication
- Silverton, CO
- Date Published
- 1982.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Transportation: Railroads; Railway Lines; RR History; RR Pictorial Works;
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