Scotch Plains, NJ: Morning Sun Books Inc., 2000. 128 pp. Vol. 1 of 2. Pebbled black boards with gilt lettering on the front and spine. Pictorial, unclipped dust jacket. Text block and binding tight clean and secure. Pages are clean and unmarked, save for author inscription on front endpaper. Scarce pictorial history of New York Harbor railway service. Poignant pre-9/11 color photographs of New York Harbor and an extinct way of life. Signed, dated and inscribed by the author. Ideal for the collector or railway enthusiast. . Signed, Inscribed and Dated By Author. First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good. Octavo.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 033250
Title: New York Harbor Railroads in Color
Author: Flagg, Thomas R
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good +
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Printing
ISBN 10: 1582480486
ISBN 13: 9781582480480
Publisher: Morning Sun Books Inc.
Place of Publication: Scotch Plains, NJ
Date Published: 2000
Size: Octavo
Keywords: Railroads, NY Harbor

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The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.

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