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(VERNACULAR TROLLEYS)
Group of 3 albums containing more than 400 photographs of trains and trolleys in specific locales
in the U.S., Europe and Asia, including 1. Eastern Michigan and Indiana and 2. Northeastern US; in
addition to 3. New South Wales, Brussels, France (Dunkirk,Valence), Germany, Hong Kong and
Calcutta. The first American album contains 150 photographs, the second American album 165
prints, and the third miscellaneous album more than 80; the first two with maps isolating the
geographical regions in albums. Silver prints, various sizes from 2x4 to 3x5 inches (5.1x10.2 to
7.6x12.7 cm.), the prints are inserted into corners; with handwritten notations on prints verso and
many of the pages. Oblong leatherette, twin-screw binding on two and ties on the third. 1930s
[1,500/2,500]
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A binder containing locomotive photographs, printed matter and correspondence. Compiled by
Chamberlain, a Seattle-based collector of transportation memorabilia.With more than 30 photographs.
4to, cloth. 1950s.
Formerly in the Collection of Al Chamberlin.
A tour-de-force of train and trolley spotting, with accomplished views in a host of diverse geographic
locations, ranging from the Midwestern and Northeastern United States to Western Europe to New
SouthWales to Calcutta.
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