1950 Lionel Model Railroading Book Bantam A-2 MADISON HARDWARE STAMP⁠

Up for sale is a classic piece of mid-century model railroading history. This 1950 paperback edition of "Model Railroading" was prepared directly by Lionel's editorial staff and serves as a wonderful time capsule of post-war layout building, track planning, and hobby techniques. What makes this particular copy highly collectible is the historic ink dealer stamp on the inside cover from Madison Hardware, the undisputed epicenter of the vintage Lionel world on 23rd Street in Manhattan. Run for decades by the legendary Shur brothers, Madison Hardware remains a holy grail name for post-war Lionel purists. This book is a fantastic piece of hobby shop ephemera and a perfect display companion for a vintage Lionel collection.