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Travel by Train: The American Railroad Poster, 1870
- 1950 by Michael E. Zega and John E. Gruber This beautifully illustrated history of the American railroad poster focuses on the artists, the reailroad companies and the advertising agencies that produced these enticing works. Finally, there is a quality railway volume that focuses its attention on the American rail and travel posters. Hardcover. 142 pages. 164 illustrations. A MUST for the railroad poster enthusiast! Published in 2002. $23.80. Order it through Amazon.com |
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The Art of the Airways by
Geza Szurovy Constellations, tri-motors, and DC-3s are featured decked-out in the liveries of their owners and presented in stunning color artworks created by such famed artists as Norman Rockwell, Calder, and other popular painters. Nostalgic poster art contained within tells the history of yesteryear's airways through its free-spirited and colorful advertising. Hardcover. 179 pages. 12.4 x 10.8 in.Published in 2002. $25.17. Order it through Amazon.com |
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Classic Railroad Advertising by Tad
Burness The Golden Age of passenger trains is relived in this massive collection of original railroad advertisements. The excitement of train travel comes to life in ads featuring scenic panoramas, well-dressed passengers lounging in dining cars and coaches, and the latest and largest of locomotives pulling streamlined cars. The author’s personal collection takes readers from 1917 through the present, featuring famous American and Canadian trains - the California Zephyr, the Broadway Limited, 20th Century Limited, the Empire Builder and many more. Hardcover. 224 pages. 11 x 8.5 in.Published in 2001. $12.99. Order it through Amazon.com |
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B907. The Smithsonian Book of Flight by
Walter J. Boyne Tribute to 8 decades of aircraft and the men and women who designed, built and flew them. The book chronicles the rapid evolution of aviation technology from the first balloons to the Concorde. Many color and black and white illustrations, incl. some poster illustrations. Published in 1987. Out-of-print, used copy, very good condition. Hardcover. 288 pages. 14 x 10 in. $22. |
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Railway Posters by Beverley Cole &
Richard Durack A book simply stuffed with the most striking British railway posters would have been sufficient, but the authors have placed the works of art in their appropriate historical and cultural context, and added to a poster lover's knowledge with interesting asides on artists and their subjects. The biggest criticism: the volume should have been twice as long! Paperback. 160 pages. 265 illustrations. Published in 2000. $24. Order it used through Amazon.com |
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All Aboard: Images from the Golden Age of Rail
Travel by Lynn Johnson, Michael O'Leary Published in 1999. 132 pages. $11.02. Order it through Amazon.com. |
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B124. Looping the Loop: Posters of Flight
by Henry Serrano and Willis M. Allen This book captures the passion of flight in poster art spanning from early aviation though World War II. 102 full-page color illustrations and accompanying texts provide an a great overview of the beauty and achievements of aviation. Hardcover. 160 pages. 13 x 10 in. $40. Recommended! |
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Bon Voyage: Travel Posters of the Edwardian Era
by Julia Wigg. Published in 1996. $10. Order it used through Amazon.com |
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Railroad Timetables, Travel Brochures &
Posters: A History and Guide for Collectors by B. Lomazzi. Published in 1995. $49.95. Order it through Amazon.com. |