From shop WrappedRoundMyFinger. Buy a cheap copy of Chessie: The Railroad Kitten book by Thomas W. Dixon Jr.. A wonderfully nostalgic tribute to the lovable kitten that became one of the best-remembered company symbols of all time. Featuring classic Chessie The Railroad Kitten advertising art as well as original art commissioned for the newly-published children's storybook CHESSIE TAKES A TRAIN TRIP, together and carefully selected as part of a 12-month theme titled "Chessie's Travelog," our 2020 Chessie calendar has been reduced in price to $5.95 and is shipping five days a week from Clifton … (1936), From: Chessie the railroad kitten, the official advertising mascot of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. Many people know of Chessie, the Railroad Kitten, who was the advertising symbol for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway (C&O) for the many years from 1933 until the railroad itself finally was renamed for her as “Chessie System” in 1972. More information about this seller Nice looking cover, some wear at the top and bottom of the spine. Published by Seller Inventory # 008019. Wear to head and tail of spine. 1936, 1936. Its daring crisp pop art paint scheme garnered instant attention from shippers, the railroad press, rail enthusiasts and the general public. I picked it up because of a conversation I ... Night Trains: The Pullman System in the Golden Years of American Rail Travel. The main 2-1/2 x 4 design -- house beneath the tree with squirrel perched atop pumpkins is worked on 35/36ct linen with Crescent and Week's flosses. Prime Cart. Vintage Chessie Cat Chesapeake And Ohio Railroad Kitten Ad Photo Ornament Gift. Ruth Carroll (illustrator). 70 B&W and 12 Color illus. New York: Julian Messner, 1937, 1937. Two piece missing at the bottom of the spine. Hardcover. Chessie, the most famous cat in the world, has two kittens of her own, called Nip and Tuck. Very scarce in this condition. Published by The main character, Chessie, is the famed kitten of the Chesapeake and Ohio Lines. Former owner's name in pen to head of title page. $28.95. 5. Individual marks are licensed marks owned by CSX Railroad Company and are used under an active license agreement. (1937), From: 6. These two complete, still-wrapped and unopened decks of vintage plastic-coated playing cards feature Chessie the Railroad Kitten and her mate, Peake. The Odd Book (ABAC, ILAB) From shop WrappedRoundMyFinger. Appalachian coal was the C&O's primary cargo, but its fast freights carried shipments of all … Extremities lightly rubbed, minor wear to corners. "CHESSIE THE RAILROAD KITTEN" book cover [Chessie was a popular cat character used as a symbol of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. See more ideas about kitty, vintage cat, railroad. Condition: Good. Wear to head and tail of spine. This copy in original dust jacket with some edgewear and piece misssing inside front flap. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Unpaginated. Shallow chipping to jacket and two half-inch closed tears from top of front panel; board tips rubbed. Chessie: The Railroad Kitten: Dixon, Thomas: 9780962200311: Books - Amazon.ca. More information about this seller Free shipping . 1936 Chessie, the most famous cat in the world, has two kittens of her own, called Nip and Tuck. Check out our railroad chessie selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Published by Book Accessories Children's Books Art & Photography Books ... Chessie Kitten Railroad Cat Collectors Plate titled "Whats Cooking" Golden Anniversary Issue 5" nostalgia Station B & O Railroad Museum WrappedRoundMyFinger. $1.00 price on front flap. Condition: Good +. Seller Inventory # 35209. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. eBook Chessie The Railroad Kitten Uploaded By Alistair MacLean, chessie the railroad kitten chessie is probably the most endearing and certainly one of the most successful corporate symbols in american history in 1933 lc probert a co official charged with public relations and advertising saw an etching in a newspaper of a cuddly Chessie the kitten Chessie the cat (1938) The first cat image became the symbol of the Chesapeake & Ohio in the 1930s and when in 1972 the C&O merged with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Western Maryland Railway, the newly formed company was named the Chessie System after the popular image and it was incorporated into the logo. Minor cloth staining; bookplate; very good in dust jacket. Introduced in 1933, Chessie appeared on calendars, memorabilia, and in ads, and in 1972 was incorporated into the logo of the new Chessie System. Purrr-fect for every train enthusiast! This book is an account of Chessie the Railroad Cat, an advertising icon of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Railroad that hit its hey-day in the 1930s and 40s. Extremities lightly rubbed, minor wear to corners. Wear along spine. The main character, Chessie, is the famed kitten of the Chesapeake and Ohio Lines. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Railroad Handbooks 2 books ... + $3.33 shipping . Jans Collectables (1937), From: (Bethany, MO, U.S.A.), About this Item: Veritas Press, Inc., New York, N.Y>, 1937. 1st Edition. Chessie The Railroad Kitten Uploaded By J. R. R. Tolkien, chessie the railroad kitten chessie is probably the most endearing and certainly one of the most successful corporate symbols in american history in 1933 lc probert a co official charged with public relations and advertising saw an etching in a newspaper of a cuddly little kitten Veritas Press, New York Chessie The Railroad Kitten PB Book By Thomas W Dixon Jr 1988 VGC JC505. She was used in their advertising and this book grew out of her popularity. It is a pleasure to present this portfolio of the famous Chessie Portraits-Chessie herself, Chessie and her Kittens and Peake, "Chessie's Old Man." Shelved Dupont Bookstore. It comes with an adorable story (Chessie was part of a promotion by the Chesapeake Railway) and it's so versatile! Peter Harrington. First Edition. Wear along spine. Chessie Through the Years. 1286103. Very scarce in this condition. Small adhesive sticker to back endpaper. This copy in original dust jacket with some edgewear and piece misssing inside front flap. Contains 3 color illustrations. Condition: Good. More information about this seller One interesting thing I learned from the book was that Chessie was not based on an actual cat, but an artists' vision. Anyone interested in American railroad history has probably heard of Chessie, the famous mascot of the C&O railroad. Bright yellow and blue locomotives striped with orange! Chessie has been argued as the greatest marketing idea ever conceived by a railroad and is most commonly remembered in scenes with the simple slogan, "Sleep Like A Kitten." | Contact this seller This is an endearing story written by Thomas W. Dixon, Jr. and beautifully illustrated with historically- and mechanically-accurate artwork by artist Natalie O'Dell, the book features an original adventure starring the famous railroad kitten and brought to life with the first Chessie art officially commissioned since 1984. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Nip and Tuck lead Chessie on the most exciting adventure of her life. Some creases. | Contact this seller In the end, of course, she and her two kittens are safe at home again. Soft Cover. The advertisement makes no mention of the cat's name. New York: Julian Messner. The book is great, featuring Peake (Chessie's old man) and the kittens. $1.00 price on front flap. (1936), From: In Chessie System in Color Volume 2 will cover the west end of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in southern Indiana and Ohio. Binding is sound. ~~ Book Chessie The Railroad Kitten ~~ Uploaded By Anne Golon, chessie the railroad kitten chessie is probably the most endearing and certainly one of the most successful corporate symbols in american history in 1933 lc probert a co official charged with public relations and advertising saw an etching in a newspaper of a cuddly "The Story of Chessie and Chessie as a Kitten. Hardcover. (1937), From: Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Veritas Press, Inc., New York, N.Y>, 1937. Hardcover. $79.99 to $89.99. Chessie was a cat who was the "mascot" of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. chessie the railroad kitten Oct 29, 2020 Posted By J. R. R. Tolkien Media Publishing TEXT ID e27ec99b Online PDF Ebook Epub Library Chessie The Railroad Kitten INTRODUCTION : #1 Chessie The Railroad * Last Version Chessie The Railroad Kitten * Uploaded By J. R. 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