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  • THE AUTO BOYS' QUEST. #5 in series. by Braden, James A. (1872-1954).
    Braden, James A. (1872-1954).
    THE AUTO BOYS' QUEST. #5 in series.

    Edition: Early printing.

    Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Co., 1911 (c 1910). Hardcover - The fifth book in this popular adventure series which gives a good look at automobiles in the beginning of the 20th century. Illustrated by Alfred DeBebian with a frontispiece and 3 glossy internal plates. In addition to being a popular author, Braden was the advertising manager for Diamond Rubber Company, in Akron, Ohio and a founding member Association National Advertisers in 1910. 393 pp plus 3 pp advertisements.

    Condition: Fair condition only in red illustrated covers with a picture of four boys in an open car (hinges cracked, approximately 1/4in missing from outer margin on front endpaper and frontispiece, rubbing and wear to the covers.)

    Book ID: 85789
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  • Houston, James D.
    THE ADVENTURES OF CHARLIE BATES

    Edition: First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with a limited edition hardcover.

    Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1973. SIGNED first edition - A collection of 7 satiric stories with Charlie as a California Everyman and victim of vehicular disasters - whether it is citywide gridlock on the freeways, as in the first story, or car washers, parking towers or drive in burger stands. Designed and printed by Noel Young and Graham Mackintosh; illustrated with old prints and engravings. This copy has been SIGNED by the author and dated in 1997.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy white wrappers.

    Book ID: 10523
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  • MOTOR GUIDE June 1957 by Humphrey, Hugh, editor.
    Humphrey, Hugh, editor.
    MOTOR GUIDE June 1957

    Edition: First printing.

    Washington, D.C.: Motor Publications Inc., 1957. First edition - Magazine on the world of automobiles. Cover article is tech tests on the pickups: . Ford has just come out with the Ranchero, but they were comparing the Ford F-100 to the Dodge 100 and the Chevy 3014. Also includes an article on how to get the most from your overdrive and 'speed on the beach' - stock cars at Daytona- and much more. Illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings, advertisments. 66 pp.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy stapled wrappers.

    Book ID: 54955
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  • ECONOMY DRIVING HANDBOOK. by Shaw, Larry T.
    Shaw, Larry T.
    ECONOMY DRIVING HANDBOOK.

    Edition: First edition, a slim pamphlet.

    New York: Magnum Publications Inc., (1958). First edition - 1950s tips on how to save money on buying both new and used cars, on tires and on gasoline. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 64 pp.

    Condition: Good overall in stapled wrappers - usual toning to the pages, light crease to lower corner.

    Book ID: 79972
    Keywords: automobiles, Ephemera
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  • LUCILLE'S CAR CARE: Everything You Need to Know from Under the Hood-By America's Most Trusted Mechanic. by Treganowan, Lucille with Gina Catanzarite.
    Treganowan, Lucille with Gina Catanzarite.
    LUCILLE'S CAR CARE: Everything You Need to Know from Under the Hood-By America's Most Trusted Mechanic.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Hyperion, (1996). SIGNED hardcover first edition - SIGNED on the title page by Lucille Treganowan. Includes tips on buying a car. Illustrated with photographs, glossary, index. xi, 257 pp. ISBN: 0-786862017.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 74596
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  • HENRY FORD (Great American Series.)
    HENRY FORD (Great American Series.)

    Edition: First edition.

    Petaluma, CA / San Francisco: Jabberwocky / AVC / Cassettes Classics, (1977.). First edition - Dramatization of the life of this innovative industrialist and automobile manufacturer. A title in the Great American Series. Includes a cassette tape and a stapled booklet with a brief introduction and a transcription of the tape. 18 pp. Other titles in this series also available.

    Condition: Fine in stiff orange, blue and white covers with cassette tape.

    Book ID: 44054
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