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Early Armoured Cars
- In-Depth Look These Fighting Machines & Their Developments
- Covers Early Vehicles, Advancements, Armoured Cars in 1918, etc.
- Contains Numerous Detailed Vintage Black & White Photos
$8.95
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch
- Fully Describes the Development & History
- Over 100 Black & White Photographs, Line Drawings
- 11" x 8 1/2", 48 PGS.
$9.95
The Mississippi Steamboat Era in Historic Photographs
- Stunning Array of Period Photos of Steamboat Life as it Really Was
- Images Depict: Staely Ships, Luxurious Interiors, Shipboard Life, & More
- Text is Filled with Detailed Info & Amusing Anecdotes
$20.95
The Harness Horse
- In-Depth Look at the Horses, Harnesses, Vehicles, and More
- Features Numerous Black & White Photos of These Horses in Action
- A Must for Anyone Interested in Equestrian Arts
$12.00
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
Airships
- First of its Kind Study on Airships
- Features Vintage Photos, Detailed Diagrams, and Photos of Modern Airships
- Covers Airship Principles, First Airships, Airships Today, and More
$8.95
The Age of Orion: The Lockheed P-3 Story
- First Book Dedicated Soley to the Development & Use of the Lockheed
- Over 280 Color And Black & White Photographs, Line Drawings
- 8 1/2" x 11", 224 PGS.
$49.95
Collecting Antique Bird Decoys And Duck Calls
- Features 230+ Decoys and 100 Calls with Descriptions & Values
- Filled with Detailed Black & White Photos of Items & a Full-Color Section
- Provides the History of Decoys & Calls and Important Collecting Info
$27.99
Old Horseshoes
- First Book on the Topic of Horseshoes Since 1869
- Features a Wealth of New Info, and Covers a Wide Variety of Horseshoes
- Filled to the Brim with Clear Black & White Photos of Horsehoes
$8.95
Service Manual For John Deere Tractors & Engines
- Provides a Detailed Look at the Mechanisms & Inner Workings
- Filled with Information & Dozens of Detailed Illustrations
- Includes a Troubleshooting Guide
$13.95
Fire Engines
- Traces the Complete History of the Fire Engine from Past to Present
- Numerous Black & White Photos Reveal the Diversity of Designs
- Covers the Earliest Fire Engines, the Ear of Steam, War Years, and More
$8.95
Waterfowl Carving with J. D. Sprankle
- Standard Reference to Carving & Painting 25 Decorative Ducks
- Nearly 250 Photos (with Color Section) Show Every Step of the Process
- Lively Text Discusses Every Technique
$29.95
Horse Cabs
- Informative Look at the Elegant Horse Cabs & the Men Who Drove Them
- Covers the First Horse Cabs, Policing the Cabs, Beginning of the End…etc.
- Features Numerous Vintage Photos & Illustrations Which Lend a Nostalgic Air
$8.95
IHC Gasoline Engines
- Covers the Advantages of an IHC and Their Construction
- Fully Illustrates and Describes IHC Engine of All Kinds
- Must for Any Fan of the International Harvester Co.
$11.95
Old Trolleybuses
- Traces the Fascinating History of the Trolleybus
- Numerous Black & White Photos Depict the Wide Array of Trolleybuses
- Details the Current Situation of the Trolleybus Today
$8.95
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