New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990. First Edition, 2nd Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Signed, inscribed, dated and placed by the author on the half title page as follows: "Stillwater, Okla./April 19,1991/For Ed-/Hope you enjoy my love/letter to the old road./Michael Wallis/". Number line in the work reads as follows: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2. Above this line is stated "first edition". An oversized work of 243 pages with much color photography, some black and white photos. Volume has two tone green covers with sharp gilt lettering on the spine. This story of America's most famous highway from Chicago to California helps keep alive an important slice of American history. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality Brodart cover. A very nice, author signed, copy; available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box.

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Bookseller: James Lasseter, Jr. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0011553
Title: Route 66: The Mother Road
Author: Wallis, Michael
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, 2nd Printing
ISBN 10: 0312040490
ISBN 13: 9780312040499
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: West (U. S.)-Description and Travel-1981-. United States-Highway 66. Route 66-The Mother Road. Michael Wallis.

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