172: THREE 19th C. BOOKS OF RAILROAD HISTORY

Souvenir 'A History of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad and the World's Columbian Exposition,' 1893, with Sylvan scene illustrations along the line, given compliments of the Passenger Department of the C.R.I. & P. R.R., burgundy cloth boards with gold printed title and logo on the front; also 'Early Illinois Railroads' pamphlet/booklet by Wm. K. Ackerman, 184, and no. 23 of the Fergus Historical Series, 174 pp plus one page of advertisements, soft cover. Also, 'Glimpses at the Life and Times of A.V.H. Carpenter of the Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul Railway and more, 18, illustrated, 14 pp plus advertisements.
Measure between 8 x 5.25 inches to 1 x 8.25 inches.
Rock Island and Early Illinois Railroads show wear, loose pages and covers, Carpenter book in very good condition with clean pages, tight binding.
$20 - $200