Offered here is a scarce signed hardcover copy of Thomas Finnegan's Saving Union Station: An Inside Look at Historic Preservation, published by Washington Park Press Ltd., Albany, New York, in 1988.
The book chronicles the history, preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic Union Station in Albany, New York, formerly an important New York Central Railroad passenger station.
This is an especially interesting copy for collectors because Thomas Finnegan has signed the title page. The signature is a clean standalone signature rather than a personalized inscription.
The copyright page displays the number sequence:
93 92 91 90 89 5 4 3 2 1
with the 1 present, consistent with a first printing.
BOOK DETAILS
Title: Saving Union Station: An Inside Look at Historic Preservation
Author: Thomas Finnegan
Signed: Yes — signed by Thomas Finnegan on title page
Publication Year: 1988
Publisher: Washington Park Press Ltd.
Place of Publication: Albany, New York
Format: Hardcover with original pictorial dust jacket
Edition: 1988 edition / number line ending in 1
ISBN: 0-9605460-8-1
ISBN-13: 9780960546084
Library of Congress No.: 88-17390
Language: English
Printed in: United States
Published bibliographic records confirm the book as a 1988 Washington Park Press publication comprising approximately 107 pages.
ABOUT THE SUBJECT
Albany's Union Station was a major New York railroad landmark. The station eventually closed to passenger service in 1968 and subsequently underwent an extensive rehabilitation for commercial use.
Finnegan's book documents that preservation effort and provides an inside look at the people, planning, architecture and restoration involved in saving the historic structure.
The book has significance beyond local Albany history. The Society for Industrial Archeology specifically included Finnegan's book in its publications coverage, describing the former New York Central station and its extensive renovation and adaptive reuse.
The title also continues to appear in New York Central railroad research; the New York Central System Historical Society's NYCentral Modeler included Finnegan's book in its Albany Union Station reference material.
This makes the book potentially appealing to collectors interested in:
New York Central Railroad • Albany New York History • Railroad Stations • Railroad Architecture • Historic Preservation • Architectural History • New York State History • Adaptive Reuse • Transportation History • Signed Books
SIGNATURE
Thomas Finnegan's signature appears prominently on the title page.
The book is being sold as a signed copy based upon the signature present in the book. No separate certificate of authenticity or third-party autograph authentication is included.
Please examine the close-up photograph of the signature and make your own assessment.
CONDITION
Very Good overall vintage condition.
The hardcover book itself presents well. Interior pages visible in the photographs appear clean and bright, with no significant staining or damage observed.
The original pictorial dust jacket remains present, which is desirable for a collectible hardcover. The jacket shows normal age and storage wear, including surface rubbing/scuffing, edge and corner wear, light creasing and other minor cosmetic wear.
The front jacket retains its attractive blue-and-gold design featuring a photograph of Albany Union Station.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. Photos are considered an important part of the description and show the actual book the buyer will receive.
COLLECTOR INTEREST
✓ Author-signed title page
✓ 1988 publication
✓ Number line ending in 1
✓ Hardcover format
✓ Original pictorial dust jacket
✓ Albany, New York subject matter
✓ New York Central Railroad connection
✓ Historic preservation and architectural history
A fascinating piece of Albany and New York railroad history and an excellent addition to a collection of signed regional histories, railroad books, New York Central memorabilia or architectural preservation material.
The book pictured is the exact book you will receive.
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