Railroadiana : The Official Price Guide For the Year 2000 and Beyond (Paperback)

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Product Description

This is the most comprehensive price and identification guide ever published on railroad collectibles. For generations, railroads were America’s premier form of transportation and they left behind a tremendous volume of memorabilia that found its way into attics and basements. Now collectors are rediscovering these railroad treasures—and values are rising. This volume, an essential reference for all antique collectors and dealers, contains thousands of detailed listings in more than 30 popular categories of railroadiana, including dining car china, glassware, and silver; lanterns; locks and keys; timetables, brochures, and advertising; and much more. Richly illustrated with nearly 1,000 photos of top-quality collectibles, and featuring reliable pricing from the experts at one of America’s top railroad auction companies.

- The only comprehensive price guide for one of the fastest-growing areas of collecting
- Thousands of listings and hundreds of photos covering 30 popular categories
- Expert pricing from a top railroad memorabilia auction company

About the Author

Bill & Sue Knous are the proprietors of "Railroad Memories", one of the largest railroad auction companies in the United States. Based in Denver, Colorado they have handled literally thousands of different railroad items over the years through auction and private sales. This has allowed them the opportunity to amass a universe of knowledge in regard to railroad collectibles. They have consulted with other collectors who are specialistss in their own field as well to complete this endeavor. We feel readers will be pleased and pleasantly surprised by not only the values shown but by the mere amount of information made available to the reader. Whether you are a beginner or advanced railroad collector, this book is for you. Welcome Aboard!

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Rrm Pub.; 1st edition (February 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096743730X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967437309
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,540,173 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive book on the subject, June 21, 2000

By	"benchmarkcolo" (Denver,, CO United States) - See all my reviews

I expected a superior book because the Knous's background is so impressive on the subject of railroadiana. But I was surprised to find that it was not only a superior book but also a beautiful book as well. The pictures make identification of valuable objects much easier than with just text alone. And they make the book such a pleasure to browse through. Definitely destined to become the definitive book on the subject. I recommend it highly.