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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
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
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
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
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
Motorcycle Collectibles
- Includes Values for Illustrated Collectibles
- 613 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 216 PGS.
$29.95
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
More Motorcycle Collectibles
- Includes a Rich Spread of Information & Photography
- 600 Color Photos
- 8 1/2" x 11", 192 PGS.
$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
Lockheed P-80/F-80 Shooting Star: A Photo Chronicle
- Chronicles the Development & Early Trials
- Over 400 Black & White And Color Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 184 PGS.
$24.95
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
Northrop’s T-38 TALON: A Pictorial History
- Fascinatig Story of the Most Successful Pilot Training Jet
- Over 300 Color Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 152 PGS.
$24.95
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
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
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
Warfighters 2
- Second Installment of the Warfighters Series
- Over 500 Color And Black & White Photographs
- 8 1/2" x 11", 352 PGS.
$59.95
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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