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Paris: J. Barreau, 1926. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. Toning to edges otherwise in nice condition. Program of auto tours available at select stops on the Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean Railway. Janvier (January) 1926 Edition. Related ephemera laid in about prices and tourist information. 45 numbered pages, illustrated with black & white photos and map..

New York: Roy Publishers, 1961. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Mild wear to book. Jacket has edge wear and chipping. Protected now in a Mylar archival sleeve. 143 pages, many illustrations. Frontispiece photo of Piccadilly Circus circa 1910. Cover photo, London buses in rush hour traffic, circa 1960. Don't let the title fool you--this book isn't just for boys. Anyone interested in automotive or transportation history will find this book interesting and educational. From steam buses of the 1820s to early motor buses of the twentieth century to trolley buses and modern petrol & diesel buses, a comprehensive overview of the development of bus transportation is presented here. The book was published in 1961 so "modern" is around 50 years old now..

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1913. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Second Edition. Light bumping. Small volume, about 4X6 in., 17 pages, no illustrations. Previous owner name written on front and rear endpapers. Ink stamp on front free endpaper. Introduction refers to a 1918 date, so this copy appears to be a later printing than the date stated on the copyright page. "Various motor troubles" classified alphabetically: Clutch, Engine, Fuel, Ignition System, Lubricating System, Water-Cooling System, Storage Battery..

Boston: McGrath-Sherrill Press Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 5.25 X 7 inches, stapled, thick-stock wrappers. No publication date, but before 1924 as indicated by the address in the Eastwick Motor Company stamp on the front cover. They occupied this Baltimore address before moving to the southwest corner of the intersection of Remington Avenue and West 29th Street in 1924. This sales booklet advertises the Gray & Davis Starting-Lighting System for Ford Model T cars. "Any garage, mechanic shop, or owner with mechanical ability, can install the equipment in a few hours. Anyone can operate the system as there is nothing complicated. The system is furnished to the owner complete, ready for immediate installation." Title page followed by seven pages of sales literature with a few illustrations. Scarce piece of Ford automobilia. OCLC locates only three copies, all at the Benson Ford Research Center, dated 1915, 1917, and 1919. The 1915 printing is eight pages; the others are 12 and 14 pages… Leer más

Alexandria, Virginia: Porsche Club of America, 1986. Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Toning to the covers and some insect damage at the bottom edge of the front cover as well as the front cover itself. The rea cover has some rubbing wear and remnants of an old price sticker. Binding is solid and the interior is clean. 384 pages, illustrated. This book is a compilation of technical articles from Porsche Panorama, the official publication of Porsche Club of America, for the years 1984 through 1986. .