Denver, CO: Sage Books, 1963. First edition. first printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Short histories of 15 interurbans in Kansas and neighboring states. Bookplate of railroad historian and fan Don Bloch on front paste-down endpaper. Several letters to Bloch from the author, signed, laid in. Signed letter from the author presenting this copy of the book to Bloch. 384 pages with maps and photographs. Bound in original tan cloth. Fine in fine first issue dust jacket.

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Bookseller: Robert Gavora, Fine and Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 11153
Title: TROLLEY THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE
Author: Chandler, Allison
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition. first printing
Publisher: Sage Books
Place of Publication: Denver, CO
Date Published: 1963
Keywords: traction, streetcars, interurbans, railroad, railroads, railroading, trains, transportation, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma.

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