Great Railway Maps of the World

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AuthorMark Ovenden
PublisherLondon: Penguin Books, 2011.
Bindinghardcover
PublishedNovember 12, 2022
EditionFirst Edition
LanguageEnglish
Pages144
ISBN-101846143918
ISBN-139781846143915
Weight2.1 lb
Dimensions
H × W × L
0.6 in × 9.5 in × 11.2 in

Great Railway Maps of the World

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Used book in very good condition. Pages and cover are intact, with minor wear. Limited notes or highlighting are possible. CDs and access codes may be missing.

About this book

A unique, beautifully illustrated and comprehensive history of the world's greatest railway maps, and the railways behind them The irresistible follow-up to the cult favorite, Metro Maps of the World, Mark Ovenden's new book is an extraordinary compendium of historical and contemporary railway maps and posters from every corner of the world. The history of the railway is the history of Britain - and France, and America, and Japan, and Russia, among many others. Featuring hundreds of images, covering two...

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A unique, beautifully illustrated and comprehensive history of the world's greatest railway maps, and the railways behind them

The irresistible follow-up to the cult favorite, Metro Maps of the World, Mark Ovenden's new book is an extraordinary compendium of historical and contemporary railway maps and posters from every corner of the world. The history of the railway is the history of Britain - and France, and America, and Japan, and Russia, among many others. Featuring hundreds of images, covering two centuries of advertising, surveyors' maps, route guides, travel posters, photos and Google Earth maps, this is a book brimming with history, anecdotes, facts, and data. It is a must-have guide for every train fanatic, armchair or ticketed, as well as lovers of graphic design, history and the romance of train travel.


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