This is a pristine example of the scarce 1970 David & Charles facsimile reprint of John C. Bourne’s historic 1846 work, The History and Description of the Great Western Railway. This large-format folio hardback is in exceptional condition, sourced from a private collection with absolutely no library stamps, ink signatures, or institutional markings. The internal pages are remarkably clean, bright, and completely free of foxing or water damage. The original paper dust jacket is present and has been expertly preserved inside a completely removable clear plastic protective sleeve. The binding remains tight and structurally sound, making this a premium, investment-grade copy for any serious railway history enthusiast or book collector.
