Old Albany Volume V: Union Station
Old Albany Volume V: Union Station
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Condition Notes: Contains minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good shape. Binding is tight.
Author(s): Morris Gerber
Publication year: 1989
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Price Chopper Books Inc.
ISBN:Formally titled A Pictorial History of Union Station From the Morris Gerber Collection, this targeted regional retrospective serves as the definitive fifth installment (Volume V) in the celebrated Old Albany book series. The text acts as a comprehensive historical and architectural archive, tracing the timeline of Albany, New York's historic Union Station from its initial 1898 groundbreaking and structural engineering phases down through its mid-century evolution as a bustling, high-density rail transportation hub. Moving systematically through 250 rare black-and-white photographs extracted directly from the author's extensive private estate collection, the narrative documents not only the physical train infrastructure built for the New York Central Railroad but also the community ecosystem of hotels, restaurants, and independent shops that grew up around the travelers. It functions as an indispensable reference tool for rail historians and urban planners, offering an unvarnished look at the industrial expansion and changing social landscape of upstate New York.
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
