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Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History
Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History

Stimson’s Express History, by A.L. Stimson, 1881, American Railroad History

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  • Special Attributes: Illustrated
  • Subject: History
  • Topic: Railroad History
  • Region: United States of America
  • Author: A.L. Stimson
  • Condition: Taking into consideration that this book is nearly 140 years old it is in very good condition. Dark green boards with gold stamping. Front board has a bit of a vertical crease that does not extend through, also some bubbling and soiling. Corners and edges have some rubbing. Cover is protected by a clear Mylar cover. A pencil mark notation on front end paper, pencil price/date markings on first page. Some tanning, no foxing. Pages are clean and unmarked. All illustrations have tissue paper protection, all clean. Strong binding and spine.
  • Original/Facsimile: Original
  • Place of Publication: New York
  • Publisher: Baker & Godwin Printers
  • Language: English
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Year Printed: 1881

    Description

    1881 (2nd edition, expanded, updated, revised)
    388 pages
    Hardcover-no issues DJ, does have clear Mylar protective cover (please see detailed description above for condition, as well as pictures) I send more pictures or answer any questions by request.
    This 2nd edition doubled the size of the original 1860 1st edition—it was revised and updated to include info from the 1860-1880 period.
    History of the Express Business
    Including the
    Origin of the Railway System in America,
    And the Relation of Both to the
    Increase of New Settlements
    And the
    Prosperity of Cities in the United States.
    By A.L. Stimson
    Illustrated (all protected with tissue)
    Part I: 1839-1860
    Introduction of the Railway System in America
    Original Railroad Charters
    William Frederick Harnden-His Express Enterprise
    The Adams Express—Alvin Adams
    The Pioneers of the American Express-Pomeroy, Wells, Livingstons, Fargos, Butterfield
    Origin of the National Express
    The United States Express
    Part II: 1860-1880
    The American and other Expresses in New England
    The Adams and Local Expresses
    Abraham Lincoln and the War Department
    The Pony Express
    Westward Expansion
    Please see photos for detailed table of contents