2010 Signed Virginia Railroads Vol 1 Old Dominion Limited Edition Book 171/250

This signed, numbered special edition of Virginia Railroads, Volume 1: Railroading in the Old Dominion provides a photographic and historical overview of the railroad companies that operated throughout Virginia. Written by William E. Griffin Jr. and Thomas W. Dixon Jr., the large-format reference book includes railroad history, operational information, maps, and numerous archival photographs, primarily covering the 1930s through 1960s. It is ideal for railroadiana collectors, rail historians, Virginia-history enthusiasts, model railroaders, or a transportation-themed library. Details Brand/Artist/Country of Origin: TLC Publishing Inc.; written by William E. Griffin Jr. and Thomas W. Dixon Jr.; printed by Walsworth Publishing Company in the United States Item Description: Signed and numbered special-edition hardcover titled Virginia Railroads, Volume 1: Railroading in the Old Dominion Design Details: Glossy black pictorial boards featuring a green Virginia railroad map, historic railroad emblems, locomotive photographs, and orange lettering; illustrated throughout with archival photographs, maps, and historical railroad information Special Edition: Number 171 of 250 copies Signatures: Special-edition bookplate signed by both authors; signatures have not been independently authenticated Railroads Featured: Includes the Chesapeake & Ohio, Norfolk & Western, Virginian, Southern, Richmond, Fredericksburg & Potomac, Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, Baltimore & Ohio, and several Virginia short-line railroads Publication Information: Published in 2010; 144-page hardcover; ISBN (contact info removed)487974 Age Range: 2010; early 21st century Dimensions: Approximately 11.25 inches tall × 8.75 inches wide Materials: Laminated pictorial hardcover boards, paper pages, printed ink, and photographic reproductions Color Palette: Black, orange, green, yellow, red, white, and grayscale Design Styles: Railroadiana, transportation history, regional Americana, industrial, photographic reference, collector’s library Condition Modern: Less than 20 years old Used Signed and numbered special-edition bookplate is present inside the front cover Glossy exterior boards exhibit visible surface rubbing, light scratches, scuffs, and handling wear Upper and lower spine ends show bumping, creasing, and compression Corners and board edges display light-to-moderate shelf wear, with more noticeable wear at the upper corners Minor dents and small edge imperfections are visible along the boards Cover artwork, railroad emblems, photographs, and lettering remain clear and vibrant Interior pages appear clean and well preserved with minimal visible wear No separate dust jacket is included; the pictorial hardcover boards form the exterior design Binding appears intact and secure in the provided photographs Please review all photographs for the most accurate representation of condition