Condition: This is an exceptionally well-preserved copy of The Book of the Great Western (The Sunday Times Magazine, 1970), limited edition No. 1183 of 3000 copies. The book has never been read, only opened carefully to photograph. Completeness: All original inserts and ephemera are present and untouched, including. Fold-out colour lithograph of “The Iron Duke”. Reproduction 1833 GWR prospectus sheet. Reproduction GWR tickets. GWR funeral notice reproduction. Paper locomotive model sheets (unused). Embossed GWR medallion inset. All plates, photographs, and facsimiles intact Original Packaging: Comes with the original 1970 mailing/postal box, stamped Parcel Post – 20 Nov 1970. A rare survival and excellent provenance. Condition summary. Book: Near-mint / unread. Inserts: Complete and unused. Binding: Tight and clean. Covers: Minimal shelf wear. Outer box: Present with age-related wear but structurally sound. From a smoke-free home About the Book: A beautifully produced large-format limited edition celebrating the history and culture of the Great Western Railway, with contributions by Sir John Betjeman, George Perry, C. Hamilton Ellis and others. Famous for its high production quality and collectible ephemera. 39 × 28 cm (large coffee-table format).