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Franco, Prof. I. & Labryn, P.
Internal-Combustion Locomotives and Motor Coaches.
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff, The Hague,
Date of Publication: 1931
Stock Code: 6823
Octavo, pp. 249. 185 numbered figures within text. Not unattractive original publishers binding with gilt titles to spine and gilt ruling to boards; new endpapers. Cover cloth lightly rubbed with bruised corners. First and final leaves slightly toned, with presentation inscription to verso title page dated 1932 ( the year after publication). Three or four small unobtrusive library stamps to prelims only; a clean tight copy in Very Good condition. Aimed at “anyone interested in the problem of the application of combustion engines on railways” in a push to increase efficiency in transport in terms of energy and costs, with the possibility of longer journeys and simpler re-fuelling. Scarce £125.00