|Listed in category:
Have one to sell?

A General Freight and Passenger Post A Practical Solution of the Railroad

Condition:
not specified
Very Good-
Price:
US $50.00
ApproximatelyS$ 67.72
Postage:
US $5.00 (approx S$ 6.77) Economy Postage. See detailsfor shipping
Located in: Modesto, California, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Fri, 21 Jun and Wed, 26 Jun to 43230
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the postage service selected, the seller's postage history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. See details- for more information about returns
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)

Seller information

Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:204122400802
Last updated on Feb 12, 2024 06:22:55 SGTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Seller Notes
“Very Good-”
Author
Cowles, James Lewis
Book Title
A General Freight and Passenger Post
Cover
Hardcover
Language
English
Book Series
Questions of the Day
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Publication Year
1896
Place Published
New York
Pages
155p.
Topic
Railroadiana
Format
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Book Condition
Very Good-
Defects
This book is in Very Good- condition and was most likely issued, without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in, generally solid condition. The red covers have some fading and, rubbing to the front and rear board edges. The spine ends have, bumping, rubbing and fraying. The spine is sunned and the, lettering has faded somewhat. The text pages are clean and, bright, however the front endpaper has detached and is laid in., Both front and rear inner hinges have cracked. "James Lewis, Cowles (1843-1922) was an American journalist specializing in, postal reform and railroad systems. He was a supporter of the, Parcel Post Bill and government ownership of the railroads., Collection consists of correspondence, writings and addresses,, promotional materials, minutes, personal accounts, notebooks,, photographs, and printed matter. Correspondence, 1897-1919, is, with prominent citizens in business and with American, politicians regarding the federalization of the railroad system, and the Parcel Post Bill. Also, personal letters from friends, and family members." (New York Times)
Binding
Hardcover
Subject
Railroadiana
Place of Publication
New York
Year Printed
1896
Special Attributes
1st Edition

Item description from the seller

S. Howlett-West Books

S. Howlett-West Books

100% positive feedback
886 items sold

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months

Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
4.9
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Seller feedback (633)

f***a (7574)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Book arrived 6/14, good condition.
1***o (1129)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
Perfect, speedy delivery and item exactly as described. Highly recommend this seller. Thanks.
j***3 (2702)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
5 Star!