Author: C. P. Lewis and A. A. Jorgensen
Title: The Great Steam Trek
ISBN: 0869771019
Publisher: Struik Publishers, Cape Town
Edition: First edition, third impression, 1989
First Published: 1978
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket
Number of pages: 248
DESCRIPTION:
A fine tribute to a bygone era in South African transport history. This beautifully presented coffe table book illustrates and describes why South Africa was such an attraction to steam enthusiasts and historians. A catalogue of steam engine types and meticulously accurate text, together with 319 beautiful photographs that illustrate 85 different classes of locomotive are integrated into a balanced view of the steam network in South Africa in days gone past. This book will awaken a sharp nostalgia to anyone who has ever travelled by steam in South Africa. A beautiful acquisition
Condition: Very Good (Refer to the various conditions outlined below)
Remarks:
* Outside of dust cover shows slight wear, with some foxing on inner side thereof; boards are in very good condition
* Endpapers in fine condition
* Binding tight
* Colour photographs bright
450
Guarantee: 30-day money-back guarantee, provided the book is returned in the same condition it was in when it was sold
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AS NEW: Unused, unread, clean, a perfect copy, never been sold
FINE: Similar to As New; may have been opened and carefully read
VERY GOOD: Shows signs of use, still a good copy; defects are always noted in the book description
GOOD: Most second-hand books fall within this category. Some traces of wear, no tears, binding tight, cover intact; defects are always noted in the book description
FAIR: Shows noticeable wear; all text, illustrations, images, maps present. Possible missing or damaged dust cover, title pages, boards; defects are always noted in the book description
POOR: Notable wear; text still readable; may be soiled, scuffed, stained; could have loose joints, pages; defects are noted in the book description above
EX-LIBRARY: Belonged to a library or book club; has markings, possible library pockets and glued library issue pages
