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Title: RAILWAY RIBALDRY
BEING 96 PAGES OF RAILWAY HUMOUR
By: W. Heath Robinson
Format: Electronic book text

List price: £9.99


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ISBN 10: 1783660228
ISBN 13: 9781783660223
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC
Pub. date: 10 June, 2014
Pages: 96
Description: First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, this title looks at life on board the company's famous trains. It features almost 100 cartoons - including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions.
Synopsis: First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, 'Railway Ribaldry' is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions. Featuring almost 100 cartoons - including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions - it is the perfect gift for any railway enthusiast.
Illustrations: 97 b/w
Publication: UK
Imprint: Bloomsbury Shire
Returns: Non-returnable
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