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Historic Sail
- Beautiful Panorama of Some of the Most Elegant Ships Ever Built
- Illustrated in Full-Color & Accompanied by Insightful Text
- Includes: Galleys & Galleons, Warships, Yachts & Clippers, Carracks, etc.
$85.00
Horse-drawn Carriage Catalog 1909
- Reprint of the Rare 1909 Elkhart Manufacturing Co. Catalog
- 350+ Detailed Illustrations of: Surreys, Cabriolets, Buggies, Wagons, etc.
- Each Vehicle Features a Full Description and Values
$23.95
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
Old Lorries
- Traces the Complete History of the Lorry (Old Truck)
- Covers Military & Civilian Uses, the Diesel Engine, WWII, etc.
- Features Numerous Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
The Splicing Handbook 2nd Ed.
- One of a Kind, New & Expanded 2nd Edition
- With Easy to Understand Instructions & Detailed Diagrams
- Learn to Make a Key Lanyard, Quick & Easy Knots, or Make Your Own Rope
$13.95
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
The London Taxi
- Chronicles the Complete Development from Past to Present
- Numerous Vintage Photos Complement the Well-Written Text
- Describes & Illustrates the Many Varieties
$8.95
The Essential Knot Book 2nd Ed.
- Revised, Expanded and Updated 2nd Edition
- Covers all the Knots, Bends, Hitches, Whippings & Splices
- Filled with Clear Instruction & Helpful Diagrams and Photos
$9.95
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
The Model T Ford
- Charts the Model T's Nineteen Year Evolution
- Fully Illustrated with Rare Contemporary Photos from the Ford Archives
- An Absolute Must for Any Automobile or History Buff
$8.95
BMW Motorcycles in World War II
- Shows The Use of Motorcycles in Combat
- Over 200 Black & White Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$29.95
Boatbuilding Manual
- One of the Most Widely Read Texts on the Subject
- Covers: Plans, Tools, Woods, Fastenings, Setting Up, Framing..etc!
- Filled with Helpful Illustrations & Hints and Reccomendations
$34.95
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
Toy Steam Accessories
- Chronicles the History of Toy Steam Accessories
- Gives Information on Manufacturers of Toy Steam Accessories
- Provides Tips on The Collection and Care of Accessories
$8.95
German Trucks & Cars in WWII Vol.I: Personnel Cars in Wartime
- Features Personnel Cars in Wartime
- Black & White Photographs, Line Drawings
- 11" x 8 1/4", 52 PGS.
$9.95
The Complete Rigger’s Apprentice
- Contains All the Tools & Techniques for Modern & Traditional Rigging
- Covers: Knots, Repairing a Mast & Shroud, Rope Trcks, and Much More
- Features Clear Directions & Dozens of Helpful Illustrations
$39.95
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
Motorcycle Collectibles
- Includes Values for Illustrated Collectibles
- 613 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 216 PGS.
$29.95
German Trucks & Cars in WWII Vol.II
- Covers the Use of Various Trucks & Cars During WWII
- Black & White Photographs, Line Drawings
- 11" x 8 1/4", 48 PGS.
$9.95
Model Boat Building: The Spritsail Skiff
- Features Clear Step-by-Step Instructions
- 250+ Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 64 PGS.
$12.95