The Northern Pacific: Main Street of the Northwest
A Pictorial History by Charles R. Wood
A fascinating photographic history of the Northern Pacific Railway, tracing the development of one of America's most influential railroads from its beginnings through the age of steam.
Published in 1968 by Superior Publishing Company of Seattle, Washington, this oversized hardcover volume contains hundreds of historic railroad photographs, maps, and illustrations documenting the people, locomotives, routes, and operations that helped shape the American Northwest.
Richly illustrated throughout, the book explores the Northern Pacific's expansion across the northern United States, featuring steam locomotives, railroad yards, bridges, passenger service, freight operations, and historic rail infrastructure.
An excellent addition to any railroad history library and especially appealing to collectors of Northern Pacific Railway memorabilia, steam locomotive photography, transportation history, and Pacific Northwest history.
Details
Title: The Northern Pacific: Main Street of the Northwest
Author: Charles R. Wood
Publisher: Superior Publishing Company
Publication Year: 1968
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Illustrated: Yes, extensively illustrated with historic black-and-white photographs
Printed in: United States
Condition
Book: Very Good (VG)
Dust Jacket: Good (G) to Very Good Minus (VG-)
Overall:
Very Good in Good Dust Jacket
Very Good vintage condition overall with a Good dust jacket. Dust Jacket
Noticeable surface scuffing and shelf wear
Light edge wear
Colors remain strong and attractive
Book
Binding remains solid
Pages clean and readable
Light foxing visible on endpapers
Pages show mild age toning and light waviness consistent with long-term storage. No significant staining, odor, or major moisture damage observed.
No major tears, markings, or library stamps observed
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
