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1915 -The Gasoline Automobile, Prepared in the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin [Engineering Education Series], George W Hobbs, B.S. and Ben G. Elliott, M.E., First Edition, Eighth Impression, Total Issue: 18,000. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. London: Hill Publishing Co., Ltd. 1915 First EditionThis is a wondrous book, full of diagrams and photographs of early gasoline engines and cars and trucks. The general construction, engines, transmission systems, fuels and carburetors, lubrication and cooling systems, batteries and magnetic systems, ignition, starters, lighting all have their sections in this book, as well as their trouble shooting and operation and care of early cars and trucks.Condition: This rare hardcover first edition from 1915 is in rare condition for its 100+ years age! It is all original with a sound binding, shiny gilt on the spine, and clean text. Lots of photos and diagrams complete the beauty of this rare book. We carefully photograph our items so that… Read More

Practical Telephone Hand Book & Guide to Telephonic Exchange, Containing Chapters on the Use of the Telephone, Series and Bridging Phones, Line Construction, Materials to be Used, Locating and Correction of Faults in Instruments and Lines; The Apparatus and Methods Used in Making Tests are Fully and Carefully Treated; And, in Addition, Plain, Easy Instructions on Farm Telephones, which are of inestimable value to Promoters of Rural Party Lines.Compiled and Edited by T. S. Baldwin, M.A. Illustrated. Chicago: Frederick J. Drake & Co., Publishers1902, First Edition: 172 pp plus 13 pages of period ads In addition to Table of Contents, Full Glossary of terms and Alphabetical Index.Condition: Original hardcover as pictured. Interior is free of marks, tears, book plates, or inscriptions. Typical aging to pages, but no mends or chipping. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us… Read More

The Telegraph in America, Its Founders, Promoters and Noted Men. by James D Reid. New York: Derby Brothers, 1879 First Edition. From the Western Union Library, with stamp on title page as photographed. Engraved portraits both in frontispiece and throughout the book of primary figures in the industry and its development...all with original tissue guards.
Condition: Good condition, full leather, with bright gilt on cover and spine. An occasional underlining (re: Western Union Telegraph in the Table of Contents). Limited toning to pages. Secure binding. Special historic book! Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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