Watch for Trams By Colin Jones
Watch for Trams (Collectible First Edition)
The Definitive History of Australia's Iconic Tramway and Trolley Systems from 1896
The Definitive History of Australia's Iconic Tramway and Trolley Systems from 1896
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Watch for Trams
- Author: Colin Jones
- Publisher: Kangaroo Press Ltd, Kenthurst
- Publication Date: 1993
- ISBN-10: 0864175442
- Edition Details: First Edition, First Impression. Highly scarce transport history monograph.
- Binding: Hardcover with original publisher's cloth boards, housed in a complete illustrated dust jacket under a protective archive cellophane wrapper.
- Physical Format: Quarto (4to), 128 pages. Extensively illustrated with rare historical archival black-and-white photographs, schematic layouts, maps, and comprehensive bibliographical data.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+) / Near Mint
- Exterior / Boards: The publisher’s original cloth boards are sharp, perfectly square, and completely vibrant. The spine remains pristine, straight, robustly bound, and uncreased with perfect structural integrity.
- Interior: Exceptional and immaculate. The pages are crisp, bright white, clean, and fully intact. Free from handling soils, foxing, dealer pencil marks, dog-ears, or previous owner gift inscriptions.
- Protection: Carefully maintained and looked after, now beautifully preserved in a removable, archival-grade cellophane sleeve.
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The Dust Jacket: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Condition: The original illustrated dust jacket is complete and unclipped. Exhibits only very slight, microscopic signs of surface shelf wear along the extreme corner tips, completely free of chips, deep tears, or sun fading.
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 1993 by Kangaroo Press, Watch for Trams is an expertly researched, authoritative historical chronicle of the tramways and urban trolley systems across Australia from 1896 to the late 20th century. During the peak of urban expansion, nearly every major city and large industrial town across the continent relied on a tram network. Author Colin Jones comprehensively documents the fascinating technological evolution of these transit webs, charting systems powered by horse, steam, cable, battery, and overhead electricity. Richly detailed with rare archival black-and-white photographs and reinforced with extensive bibliographical notes, this book masterfully preserves the dramatic rise, operational glory days, and post-war dismantling of this deeply beloved method of transport. For transport historians, it stands as an invaluable reference work and a scarce piece of railway memorabilia.
Published in 1993 by Kangaroo Press, Watch for Trams is an expertly researched, authoritative historical chronicle of the tramways and urban trolley systems across Australia from 1896 to the late 20th century. During the peak of urban expansion, nearly every major city and large industrial town across the continent relied on a tram network. Author Colin Jones comprehensively documents the fascinating technological evolution of these transit webs, charting systems powered by horse, steam, cable, battery, and overhead electricity. Richly detailed with rare archival black-and-white photographs and reinforced with extensive bibliographical notes, this book masterfully preserves the dramatic rise, operational glory days, and post-war dismantling of this deeply beloved method of transport. For transport historians, it stands as an invaluable reference work and a scarce piece of railway memorabilia.
Author Profile: Colin Jones
Colin Jones is a highly respected Australian transport historian, archivist, and author specializing in the golden age of maritime, rail, and tramway infrastructure. Known for his exhaustive archival research, deep reliance on municipal transport records, and engaging narrative style, Jones has authored several authoritative monographs that serve as foundational resources for industrial archaeologists and transport enthusiasts alike. His publications are tightly held within private libraries and are widely recognized for preserving the socio-economic history of Oceania's urban development.
Colin Jones is a highly respected Australian transport historian, archivist, and author specializing in the golden age of maritime, rail, and tramway infrastructure. Known for his exhaustive archival research, deep reliance on municipal transport records, and engaging narrative style, Jones has authored several authoritative monographs that serve as foundational resources for industrial archaeologists and transport enthusiasts alike. His publications are tightly held within private libraries and are widely recognized for preserving the socio-economic history of Oceania's urban development.
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