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Great Railway Maps of the World by Mark Ovenden

ISBN: 9781846143915 PUBLISHER: Penguin Books Ltd FORMAT: Hardback PAGES: 144 PUBLICATION DATE: 29.09.2011 DIMENSIONS: 285mmX245mmX16mm 1032grams

DESCRIPTION: This title offers an 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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