Rail Mail: A Century Of American Railroading On Picture Postcards
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| Rating | : | 4.88 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0974821608 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Postcards off the rails" according to Robin. I've always had a fondness for those postcards showing streamline trains, shown three-quarter profile rushing through orange groves or the countryside and I thought maybe this book, in the absence of a review to tell me otherwise, would be what I'm looking for: nicely printed color cards, one per page on a decent bit . "There’s something beautiful about what Geoff Stunkard (who also happens to be" according to C.J. Stunkard. This self-published book, for what it is and given the resources available, is really something.On Amazon, one review is for a single star and is predominantly harsh on the layout, and to a point I agree. But strong content can weigh heavily against stylistic missteps, and make no mistake, Rail Mail is heavy on conten. For the postcard collector or railroad history fan - this volume by Geoff Stunkard is a delight. Henry1809 This is a fabulous postcard collection and extremely well researched. For the postcard collector or railroad history fan - this volume by Geoff Stunkard is a delight.
Hundreds of images. A reference guide to postcard depictions of American railroads including 8 pages of color and value guide. Incudes advise on buying selling and collecting postcards.