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ABC of the Motorcycle illustrated edition by W. J. Jackman, 1912

ABC of the Motorcycle illustrated edition by W. J. Jackman, 1912

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ABC of the Motorcycle illustrated edition by W. J. Jackman, 1912

by Motorcycle, W. J. Jackman

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[Motorcycle] [Marginalized Groups] [Literature] Jackman, W.J. ABC of the Motorcycle, Text and Illustration that Make the Mechanism and Operation of the Machine Clear to those Directly or Indirectly Interested. A book for the Use of People who want the "Show How" features. Chicago: Charles C. Thompson Co, Illustrated Hardcover Edition. 224 pages. Measures 5.75" x 8". Heavily illustrated, this is a text designed to "make the mechanism and operation of the machine clear" to the rider and user of the Motorcycle. With lots of great illustrations of various parts and styles of bikes, this is a brief "how-to" manual covering the motorcycle by W.J. (Willam James) Jackman, a prolific writer of American history, transportation and commerce. The parts of a typical motorcycle of the time are described in depth and are illustrated in black and white with photos and etchings. Owner name and date stamped on each pastedown. A tight copy with unmarked text. Red cloth binding with fresh gilt lettering on spine and front cover. In very good condition.

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ABC of the Motorcycle illustrated edition by W. J. Jackman, 1912
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Motorcycle, W. J. Jackman
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Gilt
The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
Tight
Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....

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