Published by Elliott & Beezley, Chicago and Philadelphia.1889
Scarce First Edition
Hardcover. 124 pages
Approx. size is 7.75 " x 5.5"

Rare antique 1889 first edition of The Great Strike on the “Q” by John A. Hall, former yardmaster of the C.B.&Q. Railway. This historic volume chronicles the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Firemen, and Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association, and the railroad labor strike that shaped early union movements in America.

This volume belonged to my father, who kept it carefully preserved for decades. It has remained in our family since original ownership and was stored cleanly and safely. Near‑mint. Covers are exceptionally clean with vivid gilt and crisp embossing. No writing, no marks, no stains. Pages bright and tight. A remarkably well‑preserved example of this 1889 labor history classic. A fine example of late‑19th‑century printing and labor history.

Perfect for collectors of railroad memorabilia, labor union movement history, or antique Americana.

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