Self-Propelled Vehicles: A Practical Treatise on the Theory, Construction, Operation, Care and Management of all Forms of Automobiles. By James E. Homans, Published by Theo. Audel & Co., New York, 1908 (5th Edition Revised).
 
Automobiles
Vintage from the 1900s
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Illustrated with upwards of 500 illustrations and diagrams, giving the essential details of construction and many important points on the successful operation of the various types of motor carriages driven by steam, gasoline and electricity.
 
Red buckram cover with gilt and black spine title, blind-stamped car art piece at the bottom front cover and a gilt top edge. Gutter tear at the inside joints and an otherwise secure binding with clean pages. About 8-1/2 x 5-3/4 with 598 pp. plus 16 yellow ad pages. Illustrated throughout! Rare.