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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
Moseman’s Illustrated Catalog of Horse Furnishing Goods
- An Unabridged Reprint of a Classic 1890's Catalogue
- Filled With Illustrations & Descritptions
- Everything Related to Horses & Horse-Drawn Conveyances
$27.95
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
Gas Station Collectibles
- Includes a Helpful Price Guide
- 599 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 160 PGS.
$29.95
Warfighters: A History of the USAF Weapons School and the 57th Wing
- Includes Detailed Look at the USAF Weapons & Tactic Center
- Over 270 Color Photographs, Unit Insignia
- 8 1/2" x 11", 264 PGS.
$49.95
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
Horse-Drawn Commercial Vehicles
- All Manner of Working Vehicles From the Pre-Motor Age
- Stagecoaches, Carriages, Buggy Whips, Clothing & Much More
- Filled With Superb Period Engravings
$17.95
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
The Railroad Station: an Arch. History
- Chronicles the Evolution of the Railroad Station
- 230+ Superb Illustrations Bring To Life Its Fascinating Story
- A Great Cavalcade of Architecture
$19.95
Warfighters 2
- Second Installment of the Warfighters Series
- Over 500 Color And Black & White Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 352 PGS.
$59.95
Historic Ships
- Provides an Account of How Ships Developed & a Wealth of Other Info.
- Covers the Early Years of Ships, Warships, Fishing Vessels, and More
- Numerous Detailed Black & White Photos Illustrated The Impressive Ships
$8.95
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
Gas, Gasoline, And Oil-engines
- Complete and Practical Study of Gas, Gasoline, and Oil-Engines
- Includes 412 Outstanding Engravings and a Carefully Revised List of US Pate
- Great for Anyone with a Mechanical Interest
$20.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F/G/K Series: An Illustrated Study
- Features Superb Line Schemes & Detailed Text
- Over 490 Black & White And Color Photographs, Over 50 Line Drawings
- 8 1/2" x 11", 208 PGS.
$35.00
Great Knots & How To Tie Them
- Over 175 of the Most Useful, Practical, and Decorative Knots
- Step-by-Step Instructions of Each Individual Knot
- Photographs Illustrate Uses of Each Knot
$13.95
Early American Locomotives
- Great Period Engravings of Important American Locomotives
- Arranged by a Director of the Smithsonian Institution
- Annotated with Commentary on the History and Significance of Each Engine
$17.95
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
Picture History Of Early Aviation, 1903-1913 With 307 Illustrations
- Excellent Pictorial History Chronicles the First Aviators and their Aircraf
- Contains Over 300 Excellent Vintage Photographs
- Will Thrill Legions of Readers Interested in the History and Mechanics of F
$17.95
German Fighter Ace Hans-Joachim Marseille: The Life Story of the Star of Af
- Tribute to One of the Top Fighter Aces of WWII
- Over 200 Black & White Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 256 PGS.
$39.95
Old Provincetown in Early Photographs
- Stunning Pictorial Captures one of America's Favorite Places to Visit
- Informative Captions Provide Historical & Biographical Background
- Features 100 Rare & Detailed Photos
$17.95
Driving Horse-Drawn Carriages For Pleasure
- Illustrated Guide to Coaching, Harnessing, Stabling & More
- Illustrated with Superb Turn of the Century Photographs
- Originally Published at the Height of the Horse-Drawn Age
$21.95
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
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