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The Mad 2265 Mile Dash of the Scott Special

The Mad 2265 Mile Dash of the Scott Special

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Title: The Mad 2265 Mile Dash of the Scott Special

Author: Miller, Harry I.

Publication: Skokie, Illinois: Black Cat Press, 1980.

Description: Miniature book containing the story of the Scott Special, a train that broke speed records while running from Los Angeles to Chicago in 1905. Inscribed by the book's designer Norman W. Forgue of the Black Cat Press. One of 249 copies. Title page in brown and black. With title page vignette, full-page illustration of a steam train, and a map. Bound by Bela Blau in full brown leatherette over boards, with gilt lettering on the spine, a gilt train design on the front cover, and marbled endpapers. 1.75 x 1.5 inches; 72 unnumbered pages (first leaf blank). Mild wear to the covers and one bifolium loose, but present; internally clean. Very Good+.

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