Time life the old west the railroaders books leather bound

Vtg 1975 old west series time life books the railroaders hardcover. A set of time life books from the old west series, published by time life books in new york in 1973. I have to say i am very impressed with the photographs and write ups in these books. Enjoyable books to sit and relax with i have about 17 or 18 of the old west time life series. A collection of ten books from the old west series by time life books edited by ezra bowen. As a model railroader, i chose the american southwest as my location and the period of 18701890 for my layout.

The books were bound in a heavy tooled leather look covers, and felt very substantial, as i saw one once at a bookstore as a kid. The old west the railroaders by time life books 1973 rare vintage book. The old west by timelife and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I however would not get my deep totally accurate history from them but they are enjoyable, great pictures. Timelife old west series from the cowboys to the end and the myth i am no longer stocking, nor selling, books in this series. A full set of 26 volumes, plus index, of the popular timelife series, the old west. Some people collect antique leatherbound books for purely aesthetic reasons, using them as decorative objects to fill the shelves of a living room or study. Sumptuously bound in tooled and padded faux leather with pictorial front panel. This page is being provided as a reference for collectors. These book sets were advertised heavily on tv for awhile, and as a kid i used to think that they were. The expressmen the old west leather bound 1 may 1975.

After all these years have passed, i finally have come to the conclusion that someone will no doubt get more pleasure from these books. Others collect for content, choosing leatherbound versions of their favorite novels or historical works of literature. A set of timelife books from the old west series, published by timelife books in new york in 1973. The railroaders old west time life series, volume 1. Having moved from the east coast to new mexico, i find remnants of the old west all around me. Book by richard williams, editors of time life books. A hardback volume, one of the time life old west series, in fine condition, minor sorftening to base spine only. For over thirty years these books have set in my library. The expressmen from the old west time life books leather bound l53. Complete set has 27 volumes, each in a slipcase with the spiralbound recipe book 54 books in all. Pickup is at qt located at highway 169 and 116th north highway 20. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Time life books, the old west, the railroaders, keith wheeler. This 240 page, leather bound book is filled with stories, photographs and images of the rivermen that helped settle the old west.

With the exception of the master index, theyre bound in brown leather or leatherette best guess bonded leather thats. Time life books the old west the railroaders leatherette hc book 1975. See all books authored by timelife books, including serial killers true crime, and water spirits the enchanted world series, and more on. Up for sale or trade are eleven leather bound time life series the old west books. Each book focused on a different topic, such as cowboys, american indians, gamblers and gunfighters. The trailblazers, the indians,the railroaders, the forty. See the complete the old west series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A great book the old west time life book the railroaders great cond. Timelife books the old west by timelife books alibris. As late as the 1850s, the notion that a bostonian could soon buy a railroad ticket to california and be there within a. Timelifes the old west series begin publication with the cowboys in 1973 and concluded with the end of the myth in 1979. Time life books the old west series buyers choice of title you pick read.

No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Old leather bound books for sale antique bibles for sale. This volume, a part of the timelife series the old west, examines the development of rail in the west. The cowboys old west timelife series leather bound 1973. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy old west the railroaders by the editors of timelife books with text by by time life ed, keith wheeler isbn. The frontiersmen old west timelife series leather bound. Buy time life books the old west by time life books online at alibris. The loggers old west timelife series leather bound april 1, 1976. This volume, a part of the time life series the old west, examines the development of rail in the west. These leather bound books each have a colorful image to their cover, encircled by embossed floral and foliate designs, with gilt lettering on their spines. The old west is a series of books about the fundamental founding of the american old west. Volumes include the soldiers, the gunfighters, the pioneers, the indians, the townsmen, the expressmen, the railroaders, the fortyniners, the trailblazers, and the cowboys.

This series consists of 27 volumes bound in dark brown leather. The old west 26 volume set complete by time life books. A hardback volume, one of the timelife old west series, in fine condition, minor sorftening to base spine only. Time life books the old west series the gunfighters hardcover leatherette. I picked these up at an auction a few years ago, flipped through them but havent done them justice. Time life series the old west series books for sale shoppok. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Time life the rivermen the rivermen, by the editors of time life books, with text by paul oneil.

The old west by time life and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The railroaders old west time life series, volume 1 by keith wheeler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The trailblazers, the indians, the railroaders, the fortyniners, the rivermen, the texans, the alaskans, the ranchers, the loggers, the miners, the soldiers, the. The old west the railroaders by timelife books 1973 rare vintage book. Enjoyable books to sit and relax with i have about 17 or 18 of the old west timelife series. I model a fictitious railroad servicing a mining town and outlaying areas. The exploring expedition to the rocky mountains, oregon and california to which is added a description of the physical geography of california, with recent. Timelife books books list of books by author timelife books. This is for 29 time life classics of the old west leather bound. Timelife series books can usually stand on their own as individual volumes, which perhaps explains my lack of concern. The railroaders from the old west time life books leather bound l49. Get the best deals on time life books when you shop the largest online selection at. Published in 1973 by timelife books, this is a reprint, which was printed in 1975.

The gamblers of the old west, from the editors of timelife books by timelife books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recently ive looked at the books with renewed interest. Time life the rivermen the rivermen, by the editors of timelife books, with text by paul oneil. The old west, gave me the highlights of the trials and successes of early transcontinental railroads. Editors of time life books the railroaders old west. As late as the 1850s, the notion that a bostonian could soon buy a railroad ticket to california and be there within a week seemed as remote as the fantasies of jules verne. Regardless of a collectors motivation, there are a few things to. Jul 07, 2007 in the late seventies, and i think into the eighties, time life books publised a multivolume set of really nice, but very expensive books called the old west. Time life books, the old west, the railroaders, keith. A collection of ten books from the old west series by timelife books edited by ezra bowen. Time life books, old comic books, invitation to the life span books, postcard book in other books, ho scale old west, the wheel of time fantasy books, cricut cartridge old west, old batman comic books, old west solid boots for men, tracey west books it. Santa fe railroad conductor photo santa fe magazine nov. Please note that at this time, the vast majority of our timelife books are not listedwe generally only list complete sets, but we usually have partial sets lying around the store.

The gamblers of the old west, from the editors of time life books by time life books and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The great chiefs from the old west time life books leather bound l55. With the exception of the master index, they re bound in brown leather or leatherette best guess bonded leather thats. Lot 5 time life the old west series soldiers indians rivermen railroaders. The railroaders old west keith wheeler, editors of time life books on. There are two methods that timelife used to indicate the printing sequence of these books.

Does anyone know if the fancy leather bound timelife book. Unfollow time life books the old west to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Buy the railroaders by time life books online at alibris. All books are in good condition leather bound to include text and photos. Wellwritten and beautifully illustrated, as one expects from timelife series 2nd printing. Time life series the old west series books for sale. Old west by time life abebooks shop for books, art. They are bound in embossed mahoganytoned hardcovers with gilt detailing on. Time life series books can usually stand on their own as individual volumes, which perhaps explains my lack of concern. Timelife books books list of books by author timelife. The frontiersmen old west timelife series paul oneill, editors of time life books on. Time life books, the old west, the railroaders by the editors of timelife books with text by keith wheeler. In the late seventies, and i think into the eighties, timelife books publised a multivolume set of really nice, but very expensive books called the old west. The method differs between titles, and may even differ.