Rev. Awdry, Troublesome Engines, first edition, 1950
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Rev. Awdry, Troublesome Engines, first edition, 1950

Awdry (Rev. [Wilbert Vere]) Troublesome Engines

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Leicester, Edmund Ward, 1950.

First edition, first impression. Oblong 8vo. Original green boards stamped in gilt. Dust-jacket, priced 4/.

Railway Series, No.5.

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Ink name to front endpaper; jacket a little rubbed at extremities, otherwise very good.

Illustrations by C. Reginald Dalby.

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