Description: 1880s Steam Train Adventure Picture BookTHE LIGHTNING EXPRESSIllustrated by J. H. Howard1881Rare first edition of this exciting McLoughlin title, in which a steam train and its passengers experience increasingly unlikely adventures.Very good."It flies so swiftly o'er the plain that it is called 'The Lightning Train.' Hark! to the whistle sounding shrill, I see smoke beyond the hill." J. H. Howard illustrated numerous titles for McLoughlin Bros, and his mix of realism and comedy is synonymous with late 19th-century US American illustrated books. THE LIGHTNING EXPRESS' progression from relatively normal shenanigans to its surreal and hyperbolic ending going to space as a comet is quite prescient of the tone of later children's books. New York: McLoughlin Bros. 1881. 10.25'' x 10.25''. Original color pictorial wraps, saddle-stitched. Nine full-page color plates. 19 pages. Wrapper with light edgewear and very mild soiling; spine and a few small closed tears professionally strengthened. Occasional light soiling throughout. Plates vibrant. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 935 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Howard, J. H
Publisher: McLoughlin Bros
Year Printed: 1881
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
