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Double-Headed Trains
Derek Cross
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- Author
- Derek Cross
- Publisher
- Ian Allan Ltd
- Year
- 1979
- Edition
- First edition · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 0711009171
About this copy
This is the first edition of this pictorial survey of double-headed steam locomotive workings across the Southern Region, the London area, the Western Region, and the Somerset & Dorset line. The copyright page states 'First published 1979' with no subsequent printings noted. Hardcover in orange cloth boards, in the original dust jacket.
The book is profusely illustrated throughout with black and white railway photographs, with the cover photograph credited to Ivo Peters.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good – clean, square boards with no notable defects seen in the photographs.
- Dust jacket
- Very Good – bright and glossy with strong colour, showing light rubbing to the extremities and a small crease to the front panel. Price of £3.95 intact and unclipped on the front flap.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- First volume in Derek Cross's Double-Headed Trains series, this one covering southern England workings
- Published by Ian Allan Ltd, 1979, first edition
- Illustrated throughout with over 150 photographs
- Dust jacket priced £3.95, appears to be the original issued jacket
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.