General Description

  1. This book is based on ``Hotaru's Book: Journey on the Orient Express'', which was published as a light edition in 2005.
    This is the latest version updated with current information and expanded.
    About the Orient Express currently in operation
    This is the only book that provides complete coverage with rich visuals.
    About "Orient Express `88" which came to Japan in 1988
    I'm adding it as a new topic.
    Please enjoy whether you are familiar with it or are new to it.

    Orient Express `88 Dream Trace
    1988-
    The coveted Orient Express
    came to Japan

    Chapter 1 “VSOE”
    venice simplon orient express
    London ~ Folkestone ~ Strait of Dover ~ Boulogne ~ Paris ~ Basel ~ Zurich ~ Innsbruck ~ Brenner Pass ~ Verona ~ Venice

    Chapter 2 “Pullman”
    The British Pullman
    London~Bath

    Chapter 3 “E&O”
    Eastern & Oriental Express
    Bangkok ~ River Kwai ~ Hua Hin ~ Padang Besar ~ Butterworth (Penang) ~ Kuala Lumpur ~ Singapore

Appearance/Included Item

  1. This is Japan Import, written in Japanese Language.
  2. Please refer the condition description.The product is pre-owned and may have some signs of use, age, scratches, dirt, etc. aside from the pictures, but there are no major problems in reading/viewing the book. 
  3. Please note that parper strips or appendices may be missing in spite of Photos, Please kindly contact us before the transaction for detail. Thank you.

Grading Scale

Pre-owned/ Unopened

Pre-owned, but never used before.

Mint

High quality – A few times usage

Excellent+++++

fairly good condition with signs of use and scratches.

Excellent

Average product with considerable signs of use and scratches.

Fair

Below average quality with some special notes.

Poor

Poor condition, but operative condition.

Junk

Junk item /Inoperative condition.