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The 1923 Avery Line
- Includes Farming, Threshing, Hauling & Road-Building Machinery
- Each Product Fully Described with Numerous Illustrations
- Features Many New & Improved Machines and Features
$6.95
Steam And Its Uses
- Thoroughly Covers the Wonder of Steam and its Uses
- Includes Informative Sections on the Steam Engine, Train, and Steam Navigat
- Must-Read for Mechanics, Steam Buffs, and Fascinating Story for Everyone El
$20.95
A History Of The Eagle Manufacturing Company
- Complete History of the Eagle Manufacturing Company
- Chapters Include: Gas Engine & Tractor Devlopment, the Final Years, etc.
- Filled with Dozens of Vintage Photos, Illustrations & Diagrams
$14.95
Engines Of 1899
- Fascinating Article Reprints on Steam, Oil and Gasoline Engines
- Features Countless Period Photos and Mechanical Drawings
- Must-Read for the Builder, Collector & Engine Fanatic
$7.95
Vintage Farm Tractors
- The Ultimate Tribute to Classic Tractors
- Completely Illustrated History of Farm Tractors
- Outstanding Photographs and Authoritative Text
$29.95
Electric Vehicles
- Explains In-Full the Basic Workings of the Battery & Electric Motor
- Touches on a Wide Variety of Vehicles, from Past to Present
- Become Informed on Both an Intriguing and Beneficial Topic
$8.95
Vintage Ford Tractors
- THE Ultimate Guide to Fordson, Ford & Ferguson Tractors
- Filled with Colorful Stories, Histories, Ad Reprints, Color Photos, etc.
- Covers All American & European Models from 1917 On.
$19.95
British Railways’ Steam Locomotives
- Explores the Principle Classes of Steam Locomotives from 1948 – 1960
- Covers Express, Mixed Traffic, Tank & Freight Locomotives
- Features 100 Early Black & White Photos Among Well-Written Text
$14.95
Ultimate John Deere
- Complete Look at an Innovative Player in Farming Industry
- Includes Period Ads, Brochures, Diagrams, Vintage Photos, and More
- Filled with Stunning Full-Color Photos
$39.95
Old Trams
- Introduction & Guide to the Tramways of Britain
- Covers their Origin & Development, Rise & Fall, Existing Trams, etc.
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos Depicting Trams Past to Present
$8.95
This Old Tractor
- In-Depth Look at Farm Life, Farm Families & the Classic Farm Tractor
- Filled with Vintage & Color Photos, Ad & Catalog Reprints, and More
- Includes Pieces Written by All the Well Known Authors & Historians
$29.95
Industrial Steam Locomotives
- Provides Insight Into the Origins & Working Lives of Steam Locomotives
- Covers Industrial Railways, How it Works, Locomotive Types, etc.
- Numerous Black & White Photos Illustrated the Many Types
$8.95
Toy Farm Tractors
- Describes In Full the Makers & Models of Farm Toys, Vintage & Modern
- Includes Info on Steam Engines, Threshers, Implements and More
- Beautifully Illustrated in Full-Color Photos
$19.95
Water and Wind Power
- Chronicles its Evolution from its Origins to the 20th Century
- Fully Illustrated with Detailed Black & White Photos, Diagrams & Engravings
- Features an Informative Glossary and Index
$18.95
Citren 2CV 1948-1986
- Fully Illustrates the Citren 2CV
- Over 400 Color Photographs
- 10 1/2" x 7 5/8", 96 PGS.
$19.95
Early Electric Trains
- Account of the Long and Fascinating History of Electric Trains
- Filled with Period Photos Accompanied by Detailed Captions
- Covers the First Electric Trains, Developments, Technology, and More
$8.50
VW Tranporter/Bus 1949-1967
- Covers The Development Of The VW Bus From 1942 To 1967
- Over 400 Color Photographs
- 10 1/2" x 7 5/8", 96 PGS.
$19.95
Steam-Engine Design
- Teaches the Techniques that Haven't Been Taught in Over a Century
- Covers: Mechanism, Valving, Piston Speeds, Designs, and More
- Includes Dozens of Helpful Diagrams and Illustrations
$10.95
Mercedes Benz 300 1951-1962
- Illustrates The Development Of The Mercedes Benz 300
- Over 400 Color Photographs
- 10 1/2" x 7 5/8", 96 PGS.
$19.95
Plain Gas Engine Sense
- Informative Introduction to the Wide World of Gas Engines
- Features Numerous Helpful Illustrations & Diagrams
- Covers: Cycle of an Engine, Fuels, Engine Troubles, Valves, etc.
$9.95
Industrial Narrow Guage Railways
- Fully Illustrated with Detailed Black & White Photos
- Covers: The History, Motive Power, Rolling Stock, etc.
- Must for Anyone Interested in Railroadiana
$8.95
The Belleville Thresher
- 1891 Reprint Covering Jumbo Engines, Belleville Threshers & Straw-Stackers
- Includes Numerous Detailed Diagrams and Illustrations
- Filled with Information Any Antique Farm Equipment or Engine Buff Can Use
$7.95
Evolution Of A Tractor
- Compilation of Accounts from Exceutives of the Int'l Harvester Company
- Chronicles the Evolution of Larger Tractors to Smaller Tractors
- Illustrated with Numerous Vintage Photos
$13.95
Fairbanks-Morse Oil Engines
- 2nd Edition of Catalog 80H from the Fairbanks-Morse Co.
- Includes: Portable Engines, Air Compressors, Electric Motors, and More
- Each Item Fully Described and Illustrated
$14.95