The following are special non-auction lots, sold at fixed price indicated.
10008. Maj. Gen. J.I.H. Owen, Editor Brassey's Infantry Weapons of the World. "Description of 415 weapons, including rockets and grenades, with illustrations, plans, how they're built, and how they operate." Brassey's Naval and Shipping Annual Ltd./Bonanza Books, 1978 ed. "Since 1886 Brassey's has been famous...Now...a series of completely new and authoritative reference books of which this volume is the first." Weaponry, Reference, Rocket, Grenade, Pistol, Revolver, Machine Gun, Submachine Gun, Carbine, Rifle, Missile, Flamethrower, Bayonet, Knife 9 x 12-1/4, 323 pp., 1/4 grey linen with green boards, d.j., index. "Covers the whole range of infantry weapons and combat aids in current use by the regular and reserve forces of all nations...Pistols and Revolvers, Light and Medium Machine Guns, Mortars, Free Flight Missiles, Grenades, Mines, Pyrotechnics, Submachine Guns and Carbines, Rifles, Heavy Machine Guns, Guided Missiles, Grenade Launchers, Flamethrowers, Bayonets and Knives." Light d.j. shelf wear, internally as new. 48.50
10010. G.N. Georgano, Editor. The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885-1968 E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., N.Y.: 1968. First Ed., Second Impression. Automobile, Reference. 8-1/2 x 11-1/4, 638 pp. + 61 full-page full-color plates, Addenda, Glossary, three Indices, exhaustively illustrated with photographs of cars of every period and every country, including many obscure, low-production, and unusual marques. White-stamped forest green cloth, black and white text. Without question, the most important, useful and extensive work on automotive history. Ex-lib., no d.j., traces of card pocket at back endpaper, front hinge open, else very satisfactory. 69.50
10012. William McKallip. Antique Car Owner's Guide. Fascinating, rare privately-published compilation, produced on a manual typewriter, of products, services, clubs, and other information of value to the old car enthusiast in 1963. Sections include: Specialized Items, Suppliers of New & Used Parts, Model A and T Specialty Items, Parts and Accessories, Registering Antique Cars, Museums and Clubs, Recent Asking Prices of Some Antique Cars, and Glossary of Antique Car Terms. Author, East Hampton, N.Y.: 1963. Automobile, Antique Car, Car Museum, Ford Model A, Ford Model T, Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Reference. 8-1/4 x 11, 42 pp., black cloth, d.j., cello overwrap, black and white text. "Recent asking prices" include 1930 Duesenberg Sedan, $1,800, 1941 Lincoln Continental Convertible, 1,595, and 1906 Cadillac Touring for 4,125. Clymer literature bound in at rear; fascinating c. 1967 Inskip mimeographed sales bulletin pasted to blank front flyleaf, illustrating 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II for sale, and listing 1930 Bentley Black Label from Kenya, Aston Martin, and others! Ex-lib., one tear, else v.g. 19.75
10014. T.R. Nicholson. The World's Motor Museums. "...the only comprehensive guide to the motor vehicle museums of the world...over 150 institutions, large and small...devoted to antique cars, fire-fighting equipment, racers, and motorcycles...." J.B. Lippincott Co., 1970. Automobile, Museum, Firefighting, Racing, Motorcycle, Bus. 7-1/2 x 10, 143 pp., orange cloth, color d.j., clear overwrap, 130 black-and-white and 8 pp. of color photographs. Fascinating travelogue of the world's auto museums, many now closed, with a spectacular range of important and unusual vehicles, including c. 1921 Rumpler, 1907 Itala, winner of Peking-Paris race, 1912 200-H.P. Benz, 1931 Bugatti Royale, 1950 Ferrari and Maserati, and many more. Trifle shaken, else very good 47.50
10023. Automobile Club of Italy. World Cars 1976. Profusely illustrated, exhaustively documented compendium of pictures, specifications, prices, and information on virtually every passenger car made anywhere in the world in 1976, over 1,500 in all! Including obscure entries from Rumania, Yugoslavia, South America, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Iran, China, The Philippines, and many more. Herald Books, Pelham, N.Y.: 1976. Automobile, Sports Car, Racing Car, Electric Car, Dream Car 9 x 11, 439 pp., laminated color printed boards, black and white enamel, some color. With separate section containing brief histories of carmakers and coachbuilders, and indices by name of car, by maximum speed, and by make, model and price. Soft warp of covers from bookshelf storage, minor lower spine wear, ex-lib., else very good, and internally very fine. The only work of its kind, published yearly. 39.99
10032. Sergio D'Angelo, Editor. World Car Catalogue 1968. About 1,000 photographs; the exhaustively documented compendium of pictures, specifications, prices, and information on virtually every passenger car made anywhere in the world in 1968, over 500 in all! Including obscure entries from South America, Turkey, Israel, China, U.S.S.R., plus all of the exotics, low-production, and special marques. New section on Prototypes, including Abarth, Alfa, Alpine, Aston Martin, Chaparral, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche. Herald Books, Bronxville, N.Y.: 1968. Automobile, Sports Car, Racing Car, Electric Car, Dream Car, Prototype Car 9 x 10-3/4, 672 pp., boards, black and white enamel, some color, d.j. With separate section containing brief histories of carmakers and coachbuilders, and indices by name of car, by country, by maximum speed, and by price. Minor d.j. edge wear, portion blank front endleaf removed, evidently ex-lib., else clean, and very good-fine. The only work of its kind, published yearly. 99.50
10033. L'Editrice dell'Automobile, Editor. World Car Catalogue 1970. About 1,000 photographs; the exhaustively documented compendium of pictures, specifications, prices, and information on virtually every passenger car made anywhere in the world in 1970, about 800 in all! Including obscure entries from South America, Turkey, Israel, China, U.S.S.R., plus all of the exotics, low-production, and special marques. New sections on Prototypes, inc. Abarth, Alfa, Alpine, Aston, Chaparral, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche; Special Bodies. Herald Books, Bronxville, N.Y.: 1970. Handsomely printed in Verona, Italy. Automobile, Sports Car, Racing Car, Electric Car, Dream Car, Prototype Car 9 x 10-3/4, 439 pp., laminated color boards, black and white enamel, much color. With separate section containing brief histories of carmakers and coachbuilders, and indices by make, by maximum speed, and by price. Slight cover curl from bookshelf storage, else internally clean, and very fine. The only work of its kind, published yearly. 49.50
10046. Leonard Setright. Rolls-Royce. Introduction by Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. Ballantine's Illustrated History of the Car, Marque Book No. 7, N.Y.: Sept. 1971. Evidently first American printing. Automobile, Antique Car, Classic Car, Racing Car, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, British Car, English Car, Brooklands, Aviation, Royalty 5-1/4 x 8-1/4, 160 pp., color wrappers, black and white text. Profusely illustrated, comprehensive and exquisitely written history of the marque, from the earliest period, through the Wars, and up to 1971. Including Rolls-Royce's racing, aviation, and industrial ventures, in addition to the cars themselves. Some cover scuff, evidently from shelf storage, else excellent, showing little use. 19.00
10049. Kenneth B. Butler. How to Stage an Oldtime Automobile Event. A delightful and thorough book, probably the only one of its kind, from this relatively early period in the antique auto hobby, by this printer, adman, writer for "Advertising Age" and lecturer at Northwestern University. Twenty-one chapters, including "Those Funny Old Cars Bring Crowds," "Judging, Trophies and Awards," "Entertainment and Host Functions," "How to Organize an Antique Car Tour," and more. Self-published, The Wayside Press, Inc., Mendota, Ill.: 1960. First Printing. Automobile, Antique Car, Knox, Stanley Steamer. 5-3/4 x 8-3/4, 197 pp., gold-stamped Spanish leatherette, black and white text, photos. With lists of car clubs, and suppliers of trophies, plaques, and prize ribbons! Ex-lib., four tape stains at blank edges of covers, inside front hinge broken, internally fine and clean, and a scarce curiosity. Presumably printed in small numbers; not in Warth Guide. 37.50
10052. Floyd Clymer. Floyd Clymer's Historical Motor Scrapbook, Number 2. "250 Ancient Cars and Motorcycles Illustrated (and) Described with Interesting Photos, Ads, Specifications. Historical, Amusing!" The usual Clymer compendium of pictures and text from a wide variety of original sources, on cars from Aerocar to Zimmerman, and including 28 pp. on early and odd motorcycles. Clymer Motors, Los Angeles, Calif.: 1944, Aug. 1955 Printing. Automobile, Antique Car, Classic Car, Electric Car, Steam Car, Transportation, Antique Motorcycle 5-1/4 x 8-1/4, 224 pp., red and black on goldenrod leatherette cover, black and white text, index. Serially numbered. Very light cover soiling, else a New Old Stock copy in excellent condition. 16.50
10053. Floyd Clymer. Floyd Clymer's Historical Motor Scrapbook. Uncommon First Edition of his first volume. "250 Early Cars and Motorcycles Illustrated...U.S. and Foreign Makes...Pierce "4," 1500 Lb. Monster, Steam Motorcycles, Early Scooters." The usual Clymer compendium of pictures and text from a wide variety of original sources, on cars from Aerocar to Zimmerman, and including 28 pp. on early and odd motorcycles. Clymer Motors, Los Angeles, Calif.: First Edition, Third Printing, June 1944. Automobile, Antique Car, Classic Car, Electric Car, Steam Car, Transportation, Antique Motorcycle, Pierce Motorcycle, Scooter. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4, 160 pp., black on sulphur leatherette cover, black and white text. Including 34 pp. on motorcycles, with Ace, Emblem, Excelsior, Henderson, Indian, Pierce, Thor, Yale, and others depicted. Moderate cover soiling, some wear, else good. 23.50
10057. Floyd Clymer. Renault Owners Handbook of Maintenance and Repair. "Covers: Dauphine - De Luxe - Caravelle - Gordini - Caravelle Speciale - Plus Tuning Data on 4 CV. Including Floyd Clymer's Independent Road Test. For the Renault Owner and Prospective Buyer." For 1956-up models. Floyd Clymer, Los Angeles, Calif.: 1962. "Giant Second Edition." Automobile, Renault, Gordini, French Car, Foreign Car, Import Car, Economy Car. 5-1/4 x 8-1/4, 400 pp. + advertising addendum, purple and black on white leatherette cover, black and white text. "Seldom does one encounter an automobile which not only retains its design qualities, but continues to be improved...." Probably the most comprehensive book on these cars, profusely illustrated with photos, how-to drawings, exploded parts diagrams, and reprint of owner's manual. Ex-lib., masking tape reinforcement at bound side of title p., minor wear, else about fine. 39.50
10058. Chevrolet. Automotive Sheet Metal Resin Repair System, As Applied to Used Car and Truck Reconditioning. A highly technical instruction booklet not intended for public distribution, containing proprietary repair methods for the new Corvette and other models. "When it became necessary to repair Corvette fiberglass reinforced resin bodies due to damage from accidents, it was noted that the resins used in these repairs were extremely difficult to remove from metal tools...." Chevrolet Motor Div., 1955, Second Edition. Automobile, Chevrolet, Corvette, General Motors, Sheet Metal, Auto Body, Auto Repair, Truck Body, Truck Repair, Antique Car 5 x 8, 34 pp., black on avocado leatherette, black and white text. Photographs of car being repaired, apparently a late '40's Chevrolet 4-door sedan. Also includes, "Repairing Turret Tops, one of the more difficult and time consuming body repairs...," gas and radiator tanks, mufflers, and fabricating custom parts. With notes in ink by William Todd, Mack Truck and GM engineer, who would become GM Senior Foreman in the '60's. Some cover soiling, else very good and rare Corvette item. 55.00
10062. Jud Purvis. Fix Your Volkswagen. Comprehensive aftermarket manual for the early VWs, by the Editorial Director of "Motor Service Magazine." Including shortcuts and shop kinks. "Mechanics unfamiliar with the Volkswagen will be amazed at the simplicity and ease of repair work." The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc., Chicago: 1960. Automobile, Volkswagen, Beetle, Karmann Ghia, German Car, Foreign Car, Import Car, Auto Repair. 6 x 8-1/2, 208 pp., beige cloth, black and white text, index. Profusely illustrated with photos, line drawings, and exploded parts views. Comprehensive treatment of tuning, carburetor, fuel, electrical, and cooling systems, valve conditioning, brakes, suspension, engine lubrication and repair, clutch, transmission, rear axle, troubleshooting, and specifications. Brown kraft d.j. taped at inside endpapers, old tape stain at bound edge of title p., else about fine. 21.50
10075. General Motors. GM Diesel Engine Maintenance Manual. Series 72, 2 Cycle Diesel Engine. GMC Truck and Coach Div., Pontiac, Mich.: Nov. 1950. Bus, Coach, Truck, General Motors, GMC, Diesel, Engine, Agricultural Engine, Industrial Engine, Marine Engine. 8 x 10-3/4, 178 pp., brick-red and black cover, black and white text, red cloth spine, index. Profusely illustrated with photos and drawings. Including Special Tools and Equipment, Bolt and Nut Torque Specs., tables. Back cover soft fold at edge from shelf storage, else a new, unused copy in very fine condition. From library of William Todd, Mack Truck engineer and GM Senior Foreman. GM bus manuals are uncommon. 120.00
10078. (Autograph). Senator Gerald P. Nye of North Dakota. Typewritten Letter Signed on official Senate letterhead, as Chairman of "Special Committee Investigating the Munitions Industry." Washington, D.C., Mar. 4, 1936. Autograph, Senator, North Dakota, Hortonville, Wisconsin, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Munitions. 8-1/2 x 11. To a Philadelphia gentleman: "...it gives me pleasure to append hereto my signature for your autograph collection...." With postmarked envelope bearing his printed free-frank. Originally a newspaperman in Wisconsin and Iowa, Nye remained active in public life until his death in 1971. He originally filled his Senate seat by appointment; he was subsequently elected in 1926. Minor toning on letter from seams of envelope, else very fine. 24.50
10085. U.S. Department of the Interior Sequoia National Park, California guidebook. Government Printing Office, Washington: 1935 Sequoia, National Park, California, Muir, West, wildlife, trees, flowers 6 x 9, vi + 42 pp., large folding map tipped to rear, photos, black on cream text and cover. With sections on history, Giant Forest, the Sequoias, General Sherman and other famous trees, animals, flowers, High Sierra pack trips, and interesting descriptions of other Sequoia features and attractions. Contemporary tourist's pencil notes on back cover. Light cover soiling, else fine; map perfect. 9.75
10098. C.F. Chapman, Editor of "Motor Boating" Practical Motor Boat Handling, Seamanship & Piloting. "A handbook containing information which every motor boatman should know. Especially prepared for the man who takes pride in handling his own boat and getting the greatest enjoyment out of cruising. Adapted for the yachtsman interested in fitting himself to be of service to his Government in time of war." Motor Boating/International Magazine Co., N.Y.: 1917 Boating, Motor Boat, Power Boat, Nautical, Maritime, Naval, Yachting 5 x 7, 176 pp., indexed, black-stamped green buckram; 81 illustrations, plus pictorial addendum of Naval Insignia. Comprehensive and early work on this subject, at this time largely indulged in by the wealthy. Including chapters on lights, instruments, navigating in fog, flags and colors, yachting etiquette, boat handling under various sea conditions, boat equipment, provisions and supplies, suggestions for meals (bean puree!), Navy signaling, and more. Some cover wear, else very good. 65.00
10101. David Catarivas. Translated by F. Carter Israel. Highly interesting, well-written, comprehensive look in words and pictures at Israel, including ancient, mediaeval and modern history, current successes and setbacks, historical background of events leading to settlement and declaration of independence, religious backdrop of life in Israel, the people, and more. Vista Books, N.Y.: 1964 ed. Judaica, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Zionism 4-3/4 x 7, 192 pp., many black-and-white and gold-tone historical and twentieth-century photographs, softbound. Minor cover creases, old prices in prominent marker and label on cover, else internally clean and fine. 11.75
10104. Nelson L. North and Alfred A. Ring. Real Estate - Principles and Practices. Prentice-Hall, Inc.: 1960 ed. of the 1922 classic. Real Estate, Property, Land, Building, House, Investing, Law 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 504 pp., indexed, 20 appendices, brown- and silver-stamped mocha cloth. Clearly but thoroughly written, covering every real estate topic of importance in some 28 chapters. Whether buying, selling, managing, leasing, valuing, or building on real estate, this perennial work offers clarity and sound guidance. Occasional ink underlining and neat marginal notations by an avid reader, together with a sheaf of his manuscript notes inserted at rear. Minor spine wear, else fine. 18.50
10109. Dale Carnegie. Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business. Association Press, N.Y.: June, 1956 printing. Business, Public Speaking, Motivation, Promotion, Psychology, Y.M.C.A., YMCA 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 408 pp., maroon-stamped peach cloth. Immensely readable classic, Carnegie's first, and one of the best-selling popular books of this century. "Dale Carnegie has probably helped more people to find themselves and to go on in more successful and satisfying living than any other teacher or human leader...." Very light cover wear, possibly lacking d.j., else fine. 9.25
10115. Pierce-Arrow Motor Truck 1. Undated salesman's photo, 5-Ton, C-cab, dump body, with livery of local "U.S. Bond Carrier." Rubber stamp of Philadelphia photographer on verso. "Foss-Hughes Co., Pierce Arrow Motor Cars, Truck Dept." on front. Taken especially by this local distributor. 2. Another, different, split windshield, interesting illuminated placard above windshield with advertisement; extended wheelbase, body covered with tarpaulin. Both with some creases, minor foxing, but images sharp and fine. Continued below.... Believed second half of 1920's. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Pierce-Arrow, Buffalo, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 3. Foss-Hughes sales sheets, "Exclusive Dealers in Pierce-Arrow MotorTrucks...," 5 x 8-1/4 obl., unill. but with stylized typography for Pierce line. "Costs to be Considered in the Operation of one 5-Ton Pierce-Arrow Truck...." Apparently intended to serve as figuring paper for salesman's computations. Three such sheets, two with curious pencil notations by Pierce salesman, one dated Apr. 28, (19)22; all accompanied abovephotos. In all, five items. 110.00
10116. Pierce-Arrow Motor Truck "1921" folder, Tite flex Metal Hose Corp., "for Pierce-Arrow Trucks,"Newark, blue and black, 9-3/4 x 9-1/4. Listings of all gas, oil and water lines for Pierce Arrow Trucks as of publication date 1921: Mods. R-8, R-9, X-4, and X-3, with technical line drawings, and handsome head-on photo of truck on front panel. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Pierce-Arrow, Buffalo, New York, Newark, New Jersey One original fold, else very fine and clean. 44.50
10117. Hoppenstand automobile HOPPENSTAND (Models 790, 690 and 555), "Hoppenstand: The Only Car with All Aluminum Body and Other Noteworthy Construction Features": sales sheet, black and white, 8 x 11. 1948/49 Transportation, Automobile, Minicar, Hoppenstand With three-quarter frontal view photo rendering of rear engined Hoppenstand 790 Convertible at top, and specifications for the Hoppenstand 790 Convertible, 690 Coupe and 555 Open Car at bottom. Rare. 59.00
10118. Mercury automobile MERCURY (Cougar 351-4V and C.J. 428, Marauder and Cyclone), 1969, "Street 'n Strip . . . Streep Scene!" color folder, 10x12. White cover, with red, blue and black title, has psychedelic cartoon-style collage of the cars, the people who drive the cars -- and Coca-Cola, the drink for people who drive these high performance cars. Transportation, Automobile, Mercury, Cougar, Auto Racing, Drag Racing, Coca-Cola, Sixties, Psychedelic Artwork Thirteen additional colorful photo renderings and drawings show the cars and the engines. Includes definition of "streep" and its derivations, info on "Mercury's Winning Streep" of race results, recommendations by Dan Gurney, "Dyno" Don Nicholson, and Cale Yarborough on their favorite engines, and specifications. 100.00
10122. 1920's Pierce-Arrow showroom sample book of upholstery and laprobe fabrics. Transportation, Automobile, Pierce-Arrow, Buffalo, New York Excessively rare. Request detailed description. 690.00
10131. Hal Higdon. Thirty Days in May - The Indy 500. "For thirty days each year one event dominates the automobile racing calendar...Here is the story of those thirty days, from the arrival of drivers who hope to start, through the time trials, the mechanical problems, the excitement, and finally the race itself. This is the story of the 1970 Indy 500, but the scenes are repeated during the first thirty days of every May." G.P. Putnam's Sons, N.Y.: 1971 Automobile, Racing, Indianapolis 500, 1970, Al Unser, Mark Donohue, Dan Gurney, Mario Andretti, A.J. Foyt 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 190 pp., pictorial cloth, photos, indexed. Highly readable, offering day-by-day chapters, building up to race day. Ex-lib., bookplate, spine label; card pocket removed at blank rear endleaf, corner wear, else generally satisfactory and internally very good. 24.50
10133. Illustrated World magazine. Fascinating periodical of this era, filled with photos, artwork, and stories including W.W. I, autos, aviation, inventions, science, technology, and the unusual. Including: submarine freighters that transfer their cargo on the ocean bed!; a searchlight two miles up in the air hot enough to set fire to anything it played upon; "Sending a Message to Mars," in which a giant triangle would be carved into the Sahara, mimicking the Martian canals which "prove" that it is inhabited! Illustrated World, Chicago: Sept., 1917-Feb., 1918. Contemporary binding with tables of contents at front of volume, and without covers. Magazine, World War I, Automobile, Aviation, Flight, Future, Futurism, Mars, Military, Outer Space, Science, Submarine, Technology 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, (950) pp., sprinkled edges, gold-stamped pea-green buckram. Extraordinary future prediction, with five illustrations, of "Globe-Circling Liners of the Air" in 1950: carrying up to 1,000 passengers, "it is probable that these air cruisers will be so constructed as never to have to descend to earth except for the purpose of...re-enameling...." Elsewhere, "Does it Pay to Buy a Car Costing Less Than $500?," with delightful cartoons. Spine trifle sunned, slightly shaken, else very good. 75.00
10139. (Ford Model A) Ford Model A Enthusiast's Reference Collection. Varied accumulation of source and reference materials relating principally to the Ford Model A. Collected by late William Todd, Mack Truck and General Motors engineer, antique auto historian, and Model A enthusiast. Principally 1960's and '70's. A diverse group, weighing some 14-1/2 pounds, which if for no reasons other than its variety, obscurity and randomness should offer information not duplicated in most collections. Including: O.P. books, some N.O.S. and now scarce, national and regional Model A Club publications; over three pounds of local Model A Club mimeographed news sheets, old photocopies of technical information, color and black-and-white magazine clippings, circulars from Model A parts suppliers, sales literature for Talisman Model A replicar (1979, Miami: 4 sheets plus letter signed by builder and envelope), ms. notes by Todd, printed drawings on vellum, and original snapshots. Transportation, Automobile, Ford, Model A, Antique Automobile, Antique Car, Henry Ford, Automobile Restoration With other interesting miscellany. A wealth of trivia, pictures, data, and other Model A oddities and curiosa. Minor duplication (among loose matter only); varied condition, but generally good and better. Request detailed description (for e-mail attachment, please specify best program). (Original sales literature, signed artwork for Model A Moto-Meter, original Ford trademark grants, and other items also available.) 270.00
10147. U.S. War Department. Technical Manual TM 9-331, 155-mm Howitzer M1 and 155-mm Howitzer Carriages M1 and M1A1. Restricted. G.P.O., Washington, D.C.: 22 Nov. 1943, reprinted 1947. Transportation, Military, Howitzer Gun Carriage, Army, World War II, WWII, Ammunition, Cannon, Gun, Weapon. 5-3/4 x 9, 258 pp., kraft wrappers. Profusely illustrated with some 160 photographs of this ubiquitous wheeled gun familiar to history buffs and soldiers alike. Including sections on ammunition, subcaliber equipment, tools, parts, and accessories, storage and shipment, operation under unusual conditions, and more. Cover and spine soiling and wear, internally good. Scarce. 79.00
10156. Hugh B. Killough International Trade. "Gives a lucid discussion of the principles of international trade and examines various types of national policy in international economic relations in their historical settings. Economic principles which the application of these policies has evolved are explained and their operation illustrated with a wealth of factual information concerning the world's population, its natural resources, and its industries and commerce." McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., N.Y.: 1938. First Ed. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 622 pp., gold- and black-stamped burgundy linen, d.j., map endpapers, index; 35 tables; footnotes, extensive bibliography. Money, Finance, Trade, International Trade, Free Trade, Protectionism, Japan, World War II, WWII, Gold, Silver, Oil, Rubber Notwithstanding the impenetrable subtitle, a highly interesting analysis of the stresses and strains in the world on the eve of World War II, as reflected in the balance of power in natural resources, manufactured goods, and money. Timely passages on free trade, protectionism, Japanese imperialism, precious metals, energy resources, and more, clearly written with highly interesting historical context. D.j. dust soiling and some tears but no loss of paper, minor fore-edge dust soiling, else fine. 6.95
10159. Pope Manufacturing Co. Columbia Motor Bicycles trade catalogue. Model "B." Excessively early American motorcycle literature for any marque; unlike this example, some other catalogues of this period are for bicycles, with one or two illustrations of a motorized version appended as an afterthought. Two full-page photos of complete motor bicycle, with smaller halftones of handlebars, forward frame and brake lever control, motor, rear hub, muffler, spring sprocket, carburetor, and rider ascending a 22% grade. Pope Manufacturing Co., Eastern Dept., Hartford, Conn.: 1903. 5-1/4 x 7-3/4 oblong, 16 pp., blue-black on grey flannel cover with Art Nouveau silver-stamped swirl frame, brown on cream text with stylish pale green border all pages. Transportation, Motorcycle, Motor Bicycle, Pope Manufacturing Co., Hartford, Connecticut, Trade Catalogue "In the 'Great Three Days' Endurance Run, N.Y. to Worcester...the three Model B starters each...came in with the perfect score of 1000 points." Considerable waterstaining at lower inside portion with noticeable but acceptable loss of some live matter within few photos, two cover scrapes, one revealing bit of title page, first and last leaves separated at spine, else satisfactory, very rare, and probably the flagship line of the Pope empire, in its day one of the country's most important manufacturers. 590.00
10170. Stephen Green Taking Sides. America's Secret Relations with a Militant Israel. Endorsed by Sen. Fulbright as "unusually courageous. William Morrow, N.Y.: 1984. World Affairs, Current Affairs, Middle East, Israel, Espionage 370 pp., index. Mint. 10.00
10173. Cecil Woodham-Smith Queen Victoria. Biography, from her birth to the death of Prince Albert. Detailing the romances of her life, and more. Knopf, N.Y.: 1972. Biography, Royalty, Queen Victoria, English Monarch, Women, Victorian, Prince Albert 495 pp., cloth, photographs, index. Very good. 12.00
10174. R.J. Johnston Urban Residential Patterns. Lifestyles, locations, minorities, integration, and more, discussed in context of city life. Praeger, N.Y.: 1971. Urban Affairs, City Planning, Cities, Residential Patterns, Sociology, Integration, Minorities, African American 383 pp., charts and maps. Very good. 7.50
10177. Phil Donahue The Human Animal. Man's behavior explored by the television host, with help of over fifty of the world's most distinguished experts in behavioral sciences. Simon & Schuster, N.Y.: 1985. Sociology, Behavior, Behavioral Science, Abnormal Behavior, Psychology, Entertainment, Phil Donahue. 412 pp., over 400 illustrations, index. Informative reading! Good. 15.00
10178. Royal S. Copeland. Signature on oversize steel-engraved card, "United States Senate / Washington, D.C.," dated 1936 in his hand. With original envelope bearing his printed franking signature, postmarked Washington, Mar. 2, 1936. Autograph, Royal S. Copeland, Senate, Senator, Mayor, Ann Arbor, Michigan, New York City, Public Health, Medicine, Doctor A medical doctor, Copeland served as Mayor of Ann Arbor before moving to New York, becoming Commissioner of Public Health, and long-time Senator. He was nationally known for his writings and radio broadcasts on health problems. Seam stains on envelope, light corresponding transfer on blank corners of card, else excellent. Two pieces. 13.50
10179. Bennett Champ Clark. Typewritten Letter Signed thus on his Senate letterhead, "Committee on Finance," Washington, Feb. 29, 1936, sending his autograph to a Philadelphia collector. With original envelope, bearing his printed franking signature. Autograph, Joel Bennett Champ Clark, Bowling Green, Missouri, Senate, Senator, World War I, WWI, Parliamentary Law, Political History In a curious sidebar of political history, Clark, having been appointed to the Senate to fill a vacancy, was sworn in one day early, and could not commence his duties until the next day. Parliamentarian of the Democratic National Convention in 1916, he later compiled several manuals on parliamentary law. Listed with him on this letterhead are Sens. Barkley, Gore, La Follette, et al. Three original folds, none through bold signature, else fine. Two pieces. (Sanders Price Guide at 120.00.) 80.00
10181. David I. Walsh. Typewritten Letter Signed twice, as Senator from Massachusetts, on his "Committee on Education and Labor" letterhead, Washington, Feb. 28, 1936. With original envelope bearing his printed franking signature. Autograph, David I. Walsh, Leominster, Massachusetts, Governor, Senator, Senate, Democratic National Convention, Political Campaigns, Political History To a Philadelphia autograph collector, Walsh has signed once beneath the closing, and again across the bottom of the sheet, this example 4" long. Governor of Mass. (1914-15), he served as Delegate at Large to every Democratic National Convention from 1912 to 1944, serving as Senator from 1919-25 and again from 1928-47. Light symmetric seam stains from envelope, else fine. Two pieces. 21.50
10182. Josiah Bailey. Typewritten Letter Signed as Senator from North Carolina, on official "Committee on Claims" letterhead, Washington, Mar. 12, 1936. Flamboyantly signed, to a Philadelphia autograph collector. With original envelope with printed franking signature. Autograph, Josiah William Bailey, Warrenton, Raleigh, North Carolina, University of North Carolina, Senate, Senator Presidential elector on the 1908 Bryan-Kern ticket, Bailey was serving as Trustee of University of North Carolina in 1930 when he was elected to his first of several terms as Senator. Very faint discoloration from envelope seams, else excellent. Two pieces. 14.75
10187. Clarence D. Martin. Choice signature on exquisitely engraved large presentation card, "Office of Governor, Olympia," with multi-level embossed likeness of George Washington in state seal. With original envelope bearing blind-embossed official cornercard, postmarked Olympia, Mar. 9, 1936. Autograph, Clarence D. Martin, Olympia, Washington, Governor Some edge soiling of envelope; card superb: a finer example could not be imagined. 9.75
10189. Lewis O. Barrows. Signature on small card bearing Maine state seal steel-engraved in gold. With original envelope bearing printed cornercard, "State of Maine / Office of the Governor," postmarked Augusta, Oct. 25, 1938, with pictorial cachet showing a car crash, promoting regular radio program, "It Happened So Quick - Every Sunday 10:30 A.M...Highway Safety Division, Maine State Police." Autograph, Lewis O. Barrows, Governor, Augusta, Maine Light envelope soiling, card clean and excellent. Two pieces. 9.75
10191. Walter A. Huxman. Choice signature in water-blue ink on printed presentation card, as Governor of Kansas. With original envelope bearing printed cornercard, "Office of the Governor...," postmarked Topeka, Oct. 27, 1938. Autograph, Walter A. Huxman, Governor, Topeka, Kansas Light envelope edge wear, card lovely. Two pieces. 9.75
10192. H(enry) Styles Bridges. Signature on superlative presentation stiff vellum card, 4 x 6", pastel blue and black, bearing his portrait, Seal of New Hampshire, and pen-and-ink rendering of the State Capitol Building. Printed, "With best wishes from the State of New Hampshire," signed in blue. With original envelope postmarked Concord, Mar. 9, 1936, to a Philadelphia autograph collector. Autograph, Henry Styles Bridges, Governor, Senate, Senator, Concord, New Hampshire, West Pembroke, Maine Within less than a year from this signing, Bridges would be elected to the Senate, serving from 1937 until his death in 1961. From 1953 to 1955, he served as President pro tempore of the Senate. Several descenders slightly smudged by the Governor's own hand, some envelope soiling, card clean and choice. Lovely for display. Two pieces. 11.75
10204. (Dixie) Bibb Graves Signature as Governor of Alabama at top of his official letterhead, handsomely steel-engraved in blue, with Great Seal in metallic gold. With original envelope bearing "Executive Department" cornercard, postmarked Montgomery, Apr. 14, 1937. Dixie Bibb Graves, Montgomery, Alabama, Governor, Senate, Senator, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Famous Women Born on a plantation near Montgomery, Graves was President of the Alabama Division of United Daughters of the Confederacy (1915-17), and was appointed late in 1937 to the Senate to fill Hugo Black's vacancy. Some envelope soiling, letter very fine and clean. Two pieces. 12.25
10207. Frank F. Merriam. Typewritten Letter Signed on his letterhead as Governor of California, Sacramento, Mar. 11, 1936, steel-engraved in blue, with Seal in oversize watermark. Together with signed stiff presentation card, engraved with Seal of California in rich gold; and with original envelope to a Philadelphia collector. Autograph, Frank F. Merriam, Governor, Sacramento, California Some seam browning of envelope, trivial clip mark at blank edge of card, else card choice and letter very fine. Three pieces. 21.50
10208. Frank F. Merriam Typewritten Letter Signed on his letterhead as Governor of California, Sacramento, Oct. 28, 1938, steel-engraved in blue, with Seal in oversize watermark. Together with signed stiff presentation card, engraved with Seal of California in rich gold; and with original envelope to a Philadelphia collector. Autograph, Frank F. Merriam, Governor, Sacramento, California Postal soiling of envelope, trivial clip mark at blank edge of card, trivial smudging of few strokes of "Frank" by his own hand, else card choice and letter very fine. Three pieces. 21.00
10209. Richard C. McMullen. Bold signature as Governor of Delaware on large cream presentation card, steel-engraved in Wedgewood blue with State Seal. Together with letter of transmittal on his stationery, signed by secretary, with same Seal in metallic gold, and original envelope, postmarked Dover, Oct. 26, 1938. Autograph, Richard C. McMullen, Governor, Dover, Delaware Minor envelope edge wear, minor tip creases and edge blemish in blank areas of card from postal handling, else fine. Three pieces. 9.50
10210. M. Clifford Townsend Typewritten Letter Signed as Governor of Indiana, on steel-engraved letterhead. Together with large plain card also signed boldly by Townsend, with "Gov. of Ind." also in his hand, and with original envelope, postmarked Indianapolis, Nov. 25, 1938. Autograph, M. Clifford Townsend, Governor, Indianapolis, Indiana Old clip stain on blank margin of card, faint envelope seam offset on letter, envelope with stains and soiling, but card and letter otherwise about very fine. Three pieces. 17.50
10212. C. Douglass Buck Bold signature on eggshell-white card as Governor of Delaware. With letter of transmittal on richly steel-engraved letterhead, with State Seal, and original envelope, postmarked Dover, Mar. 4, 1936. Autograph, Clayton Douglass Buck, Governor, Senate, Senator, Dover, Delaware Buck later served as Senator, from 1943-49. Light clip mark on card on last name, else about fine. Three pieces. 10.75
10214. Herbert H. Lehman Bold signature, with holograph inscription, "Governor of New York," on handsome presentation card steel-engraved in blue and metallic gold. With Typewritten Letter Signed from Lehman's Secretary, Mar. 9, 1936, and original envelope to a Philadelphia collector. Autograph, Herbert H. Lehman, Governor, Senate, Senator, New York, New York City, Lehman Brothers, Investment Banking, Finance, Money, Stock Market, World War I, WWI, United Nations, Democratic National Conventions, Political Campaigns Partner in Lehman Brothers, Lehman was Governor of New York from 1933-42, first Director General of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, 1943-46, and Senator. He was delegate to every Democratic National Convention from 1928 to 1956. To this day, Lehman's name provokes respect and admiration from New Yorkers. Light soiling at top of card, else very fine; letter with light envelope seam toning. Three pieces. 14.75
10223. "Daily News." Complete, original issue of New York "Daily News," Sunday, Nov. 20, 1977, with one of the most novel headlines in a U.S. newspaper: the word "Shalom" in HEBREW letters over 4" high. Below: "Israel Gives Sadat a Rousing 'Shalom,' Arab Brings Peace Plan; Has 1st Talk with Begin." Historic Newspaper, Journalism, Firsts, Judaica, Israel, Menachem Begin, Egypt, Sadat, Middle East, Mideast, Peace Process, Hebrew 128 pp., including centerfold picture section. This may have been a unique use of another alphabet on a front page of an English-language daily; in all events, it is a highly unusual conversation piece. Light toning, else New Old Stock, unread. (Small quantity available.) Ea., 19.50
10224. Gold stamped "General Motors Java / September 1928." (Dawn of Asian Automobile Manufacturing). Sumptuous oversize album, bound in top-grain luggage-grade saddle leather, evidently for presentation to a high government or company official. 12 x 14-3/4 oblong, 2" thick, with original photographs in lovely milk-chocolate sepia on double-thick stock. Content including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and Pontiac. Including Sikh plant police, manufacturing, trimming, testing, body polishing, plant restaurant, model showroom, staff, and more. Photographer "W.R. Wallace...Java." At this time, manufacture of automobiles with local nameplates was virtually unknown in Asia. The humble operation depicted here, with a single seat cushion completed, and the cars themselves handbuilt by barefoot locals, is a far cry indeed from the car business in Asia today. These are believed to be the earliest original photographs in private hands of automobile manufacture in Asia. Transportation, Asia, Orient, East Indies, Indonesia, Java, Automobile, Automobile Manufacturing, General Motors, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Industry One four-foot panoramic photo of factory; 26 additional photos 6-1/2 x 8-3/4, mounted on rigid brown leaves, within multiple blind-embossed frames, with captions imprinted in Old English on citrine onionskin glassine guardleaves. A remarkable contemporary photographic record of this prewar automotive operation in the Orient, at once picturesque and primitive, and of the utmost historical significance. *Request detailed description (please specify best program for e-mail attachment). 1,990.00
10226. Pepsi-Cola Original, never-used colorful "Bottle Master" carrier, patent 1951. Red, white and blue Pepsi bottlecaps appear three times in all, against bright yellow vertically-striped background and blue type, "Pepsi-Cola - The Light Refreshment." Manufactured by Mead-Atlanta Paper Co. Nostalgia, Memorabilia, Fifties, 1950s, Pepsi-Cola, Pepsi Overall 9-3/4 x 10-1/2 irregular; diecut handle, slits, and corners. Flat, as manufactured. Very light storage evidence, else New Old Stock and very fine. Highly attractive for a Fifties-theme display in home bar, den, or kitchen. Seven identical available (request lot price). Ea., 18.50
10228. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for A.C.F. (American Car and Foundry Motors Co.), Oct. 16, 1928, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with A.C.F.'s attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, ACF, A.C.F., American Car and Foundry, New York City, New York Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, some underlining in Pulfer's hand, tape stains, good. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 145.00
10229. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for A.C.F. (American Car and Foundry Motors Co.), Sept. 5, 1939, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with A.C.F.'s attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Boat, Barge, Railway Car, Railroad Car, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, ACF, A.C.F., American Car and Foundry, New York City, New York Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, some underlining in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 125.00
10230. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for A.C.F. (American Car and Foundry Motors Co.), Sept. 26, 1939, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with A.C.F.'s attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Boat, Barge, Railway Car, Railroad Car, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, ACF, A.C.F., American Car and Foundry, New York City, New York Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, some underlining in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 125.00
10231. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for ACF-Brill Motors (previously American Car and Foundry), Philadelphia, June 28, 1949, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with ACF-Brill's attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Boat, Barge, Railway Car, Railroad Car, Railroad, Trolley Car, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, ACF-Brill, A.C.F.-Brill, American Car and Foundry, New York City, New York Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, some underlining in Pulfer's hand, some wrinkling, wear at blank lower right corner, else fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 145.00
10233. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Auburn Automobile Co., Auburn, Ind., Dec. 19, 1933, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4, for their five-sided logo. This was filed with Auburn's attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, Auburn, Indiana, Classic Car Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining and several marks in Pulfer's hand, , else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 590.00
10234. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Auburn Automobile Co., Auburn, Ind., Dec. 19, 1933, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4, for their "Auburn 8" logo. This was filed with Auburn's attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg, Auburn, Indiana, Classic Car Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, underlining and several marks in Pulfer's hand, , else very fine. Consecutively numbered with our other Auburn logo certificate. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 590.00
10236. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Biederman Motors Corp., Cincinnati, Nov. 19, 1946, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with Biederman's attorney when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Biederman, Cincinnati, Ohio Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 145.00
10237. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Buda Co., Harvey, Ill., Nov. 2, 1943, surprinted Mar. 19, 1954, "affidavit received," 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with Buda's President when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Engine, Railway Car, Railroad Car, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Buda, Harvey, Illinois Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 170.00
10238. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for American Austin Car Co., Butler, Pa., Jan. 13, 1931, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with American Austin's President when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, American Austin Car Company, Bantam, Butler, Pennsylvania Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining and mark in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 270.00
10239. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Brockway Motor Truck Corp., Cortland, N.Y., June 18, 1929, surprinted June 18, 1949 upon renewal, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with Brockway's Secretary when their name and symbol were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Brockway Motor Truck Corporation, Cortland, New York Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one mark in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 325.00
10242. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Chrysler Imperial, Feb. 10, 1931, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with Chrysler's attorney when their name and symbol for Imperial were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Chrysler, Chrysler Imperial, Classic Car Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, three red underlinings in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 590.00
10246. Studebaker Original showroom album for Studebaker and Studebaker-Garford "40," Model G-7. Twenty-six photographs in all, comprising 23 of cars or chassis on linen, 1 laid in, and 2 of renderings of cars on linen. Including two photos and one rendering of Speed Car, plus bizarre Torpedo Body (two views) ("This is not a standard car"), Limousine, Landaulet, and others. Painting and specifications leaf from Studebaker catalogue also bound in, by dealer, and factory "record of distribution" of photos at front. No date but 1911; interestingly, a Studebaker binder was used, even though Jan. 1911 saw Garford introduce its own car. By 1912, they were absorbed by Willys-Overland; their final year was 1913. Transportation, Automobile, Antique Automobile, Brass Car, Coachbuilding, Custom Car, Racing Car, Garford, Elyria, Ohio, Studebaker, South Bend, Indiana 7-3/4 x 11 oblong, brown Studebaker script stamped on caramel cloth, two brass posts; photos identified with red imprinted captions; Oshkosh, Wis. dealer's name written on inside front endpaper. Some cover soiling, one loose photo with edge fraying and internal tear but no loss of image, balance with occasional light foxing on linen side only, else fine to excellent, most tending towards the latter condition. Rare. 725.00
10248. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Chrysler Town and Country, Sept. 11, 1951, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with Chrysler's Secretary when their name for this celebrated model was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Chrysler, Town and Country, Woodie, Woody Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 370.00
10249. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificates for Citroen, May 6, 1952, consecutively numbered, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. These were filed with Citroen's New York representative when their name was registered in the U.S. after the war. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Citroen, French Car Both of these Citroen logos were in use since "June 10, 1920"; it took some 32 years to register them in the U.S.! Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, two ink markings in Pulfer's hand on one sheet, else both very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* Pair, 240.00
10250. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Continental Flyer, Jan. 9, 1934, 7-1/4 x 11-1/4. This was filed with Continental's President when their name was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Continental Automobile Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, several underlinings in Pulfer's hand, else very fine. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 340.00
10251. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Chevrolet Corvette, "first used...Jan 6, 1953," registered Sept. 1, 1953, 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with GM's Vice-President when the Corvette name was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Chevrolet, Corvette, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, pencil notation in Pulfer's hand, trivial soft wrinkles at blank lower portion, else very fine. The actual - and only surviving - document granting the Corvette name and logo to General Motors, and arguably the most important Corvette-related document in private hands. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 2400.00
10253. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Cushman Truckster, Mar. 3, 1953, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Cushman's Vice-President when their name and logotype were registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Cushman Motor Works, Lincoln, Nebraska Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one pencil notation in Pulfer's hand, else excellent. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 180.00
10254. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Diamond T Truck, Jan. 27, 1948, surprinted "affidavit received, May 19, 1954," for their logo in use since 1905! 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Diamond T's President when their logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Diamond T Motor Car Company, Chicago, Illinois Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, else excellent. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 345.00
10259. George Dammann. Sixty Years of Chevrolet. "You 'bowtie' fans will enjoy this massive volume covering every car and truck built during Chevy's three-quarters of a century. Over 1,000 photos show each model with facts, changes, and specs, plus some of Chevy's one-off cars and Pace cars. Many rare photos. A must for your Chevrolet library." Crestline series: out-of-print older edition, 1972. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Van, Commercial Vehicle, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Truck, Camaro, Corvette, Impala 8-1/2 x 11, approx. 320 pp., blue foil-stamped aqua cloth. Minor shelf wear, else fine. Two copies available. Ea., 34.95
10262 U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Dodge, Jan. 20, 1953, for their logo "first used Nov. 12, 1914"! 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Chrysler's Assistant Secretary when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Chrysler, Dodge, Highland Park, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, else excellent. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. *Many other marques available; ask!* 195.00
10263. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Duesenberg, June 24, 1930, for their logotype used "since Nov. 1, 1920"! 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Duesenberg's New York attorneys when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Duesenberg, Indianapolis, Indiana Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, two underlinings and one marginal note in Pulfer's hand, else excellent. Each believed unique. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance, for one of the century's most enduring icons. *Many other marques available; ask!* 2900.00
10264. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Elcar, made by Elkhart Carriage & Motor Car Co., May 23, 1916. 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Elkhart's Secretary when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Elcar, Elkhart Carriage & Motor Car Company, Elkhart, Indiana Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one red underlining in Pulfer's hand, logotype in center of sheet once removed, possibly by a printer, then expertly taped back in position; old tape on front and back of logotype, else very good. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 240.00
10270. Dr. Alvin J. Cox, General Editor or Warren D. Smith, Chief, Division of Geology and Mines, Bureau of Science, Manila, variously. The Philippine Journal of Science. Collection comprising: Vol. XI, Section A, Chemical and Geological Sciences and the Industries, 1916, 47 pp., 5 plates, 13 text figures. Bound with: Section A, Nos. 2-6, all 1916, and with Annual Reports of Bureau of Science, Years Ending Aug. 1, 1909, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915; Mineral Resources of the P.I., 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914, and 1915, most with covers. Also: folding map at rear; booklets pasted to endpaper, "Philippine Journal of Science & other Publications," 1915, and "Industrial Resources of the P.I.," c. 1911. All preceding bound together in massive volume weighing about 7 lbs., calf and cloth; spine cover lacking, else v.g., clean and tight. All items Bureau of Printing, Manila: 1910-17, variously. Asia, Philippines, The Philippines, Philippine Islands, Manila, Science, Botany, Chemistry, Fauna, Flora, Forestry, Geology, Minerology, Mining, Fish, Wildlife, Anthropology, Volume I Number 1 TOGETHER WITH: 9 additional large, heavy vols., "Philippine Journal of Science," from *Vol. I, No. 1* (1906); comprising Vols. I, I Supplement, II, III, IV, V, VIII, IX, and X (lacking VI and VII). (Vol. XI described at beginning.) Many photos, cuts, folding maps, and other embellishments. Various style original cloth bindings; ex-U.S. Dept. of Interior Library. In all, 10 volumes. Evidently very rare; this title is lacking in many Asian and Western archives. Exhaustive chronicle of science in The Phili 1490.00
10271. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Essex Super Six, July 19, 1927. 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Hudson's President when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Essex, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, uniform age toning, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 340.00
10272. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Evans Auto-Railer, Dec. 29, 1936. 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Evans' attorney when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Automobile Transport, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Evans Auto-Railer, Evans Products Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 50.00
10273. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Fageol Twin Coach, Apr. 23, 1929. 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Fageol's attorney when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Bus, Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Fageol, New York City, New York, Twin Coach, Kent, Ohio Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, light edge toning, else fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. Fageol had a rich, colorful career, building at one point the most expensive automobile in America ($17,000 in 1917). *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 180.00
10274. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Falcon Knight, June 14, 1927. 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed, interestingly, with Willys-Overland's attorney in Toledo when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Falcon Knight, Falcon Motors Corporation, Willys-Overland, Toledo, Ohio Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, light edge toning, two underlinings by Pulfer, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 220.00
10275. The American Horticultural Society. Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening. Delightful, colorfully illustrated ensemble of six different topical volumes: Container Gardening, Fundamentals of Gardening, Houseplants, Landscaping, Roses, and Vegetables. The American Horticultural Society, Mount Vernon, Va.: c. 1980 edition. Reference, Gardening, Container Gardening, Fundamentals of Gardening, Houseplants, Landscaping, Roses, Vegetables, Nature, Photography Approx. 8-3/4 x 11-1/4, typically 144 pp., indices, full-color pictorial laminated boards. Trivial occasional evidence of ordinary original postal handing and incidental shelf storage, else virtually as new. Six for, 35.70
10279. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Federal Truck, "Floating Load," Jan. 3, 1933, 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Federal's attorney in Dearborn when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Federal Motor Truck Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, light edge toning, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 195.00
10280. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Flxible Company's Airporter, Apr. 13, 1948, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Flxible's Vice President when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Bus, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Flxible Company, Loudonville, Ohio Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining by Pulfer, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 165.00
10281. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Ford Sportsman, May 2, 1950, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Ford's Secretary when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Ford Motor Company, Ford Sportsman, Dearborn, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining by Pulfer, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 325.00
10282. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Ford Victoria, Sept. 1, 1953, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Ford's Assistant Secretary when the logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Ford Motor Company, Ford Victoria, Dearborn, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining by Pulfer, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 445.00
10286. (Old New York account book) Highly interesting account book, Lyons, Wayne County, N.Y., 1876-1903, variously, with a plethora of entries relating to rural life, including content on *peppermint farming*, an important product of Central New York State. "...Set mint...dig roots...to distilling 72 lbs. peppermint...distilling mint half the night, 75¢...harvesting mint crop...put mint in furrough...went to trots...." For working the entire month of Aug. 1878 on distilling mint, for example, his wages, itemized daily, totalled $37.92. New York, Wayne County, Lyons, Farm, Agriculture, Farming, Rural, Peppermint, Mint, Horses, Trotters, Trotting, Account Book, Diary, Journal, Ledger, Manuscript, Americana 8-1/2 x 12-1/2, approximately 121 + 3 of 385 pp. bearing entries in a neat hand in rich brown ink, elaborately tooled suede boards with bottle-green and brown polished leather inlays, gold- and burn-stamped designs, hubbed spine. Records his purchase of a gold watch, Geneva, N.Y., for $250; "Sept. 29, 1877, Barn Buildings Burned down." On flyleaves in pencil, numerous medical remedies for horses, e.g., "for a sore from trotting on hard tracks linament." Moderate cover wear, internally fine. 115.00
10289. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Gramm Motors buses and trucks, Sept. 20, 1927, 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Gramm's President when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Gramm Motors, Lima, Ohio Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one word in Pulfer's hand, uniform light toning, one tear in blank margin, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 220.00
10290. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Hibbard & Darrin's "Sylentlyte" automobile bodies, Jan. 14, 1930, 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with Howard Darrin when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Automobile Body, Coachbuilding, Custom Body, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Hibbard & Darrin, Puteaux, France, Howard A. Darrin Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, three underlinings by Pulfer, his handstamp in lower right corner, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 390.00
10291. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Hudson 8, June 17, 1930, surprinted "Republished...Feb. 8, 1949," 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with Hudson's Secretary when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining by Pulfer, light edge toning, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 320.00
10292. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Hudson, Aug. 26, 1930, 7-1/4 x 11, showing a highly stylized hexagon in triangle logo not widely used by them. This was filed with Hudson's Secretary when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 345.00
10293. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Hudson, Feb. 21, 1950, 7-1/4 x 11, showing their familiar postwar dome logo enclosing two ships and two towers. This was filed with Hudson's Secretary when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Hudson Motor Car Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underlining by Pulfer, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 390.00
10294. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Hug Roadbuilder Truck, Aug. 26, 1930, 7-1/4 x 11, showing their logotype. This was filed with Hug's attorney when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," this is an historical document with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Hug Company, Highland, Illinois Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, two underlinings by Pulfer, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 220.00
10295. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificates for International Harvester's familiar superimposed "IH" logo, consecutively numbered, Mar. 25, 1947, 7-1/4 x 11. These were filed with International's Vice-President when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Bus, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, International Harvester Company, Chicago, Illinois Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, underlinings by Pulfer, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. Both were applied for the same day, in 1944, and granted the same day in 1947. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* Pair, 695.00
10297. David Culshaw and Peter Horrobin. The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975. "This long out-of-print classic has now been revised and updated. The most comprehensive account of British cars ever published, this book presents a huge amount of historical and technical information. Nearly 700 manufacturers and 3,700 individual models are profiled, including technical specs for most cars. A wide selection of photographs feature all major marques." In-print. Transportation, Automobile, British Cars, English Cars, Reference, Edwardian Cars, Vintage Cars, Classic Cars, Coachbuilt Cars, Custom Cars, Sports Cars. Cloth, 8-1/2 x 11, 496 pp., over 1,000 black and white photographs, d.j., indices. Copies sold for up to $150 before this new printing. The equivalent of "Standard Catalog of American Cars" for British marques. Absolutely indispensible. Brand new; unread. 31.50
10298. (Palmer, Massachusetts Ledger.) Original manuscript ledger kept by one S.H(?). Lawrence of Palmer, Mass., evidently a meat and provisions dealer, for years 1865 (May forward) and principally 1866, with some entries through 1868. Countless entries, with dates, customers, quantities and prices for meats: beef, lamb, tripe, pork, chicken, veal, hogs, ham, lard, mutton, liver, suet, scraps, beef heart, for "cutting meat," together with onions, pickles, turnips, corn, beans, pumpkins, salt, cabbage, and other items. Mounted on first 45 pp. are contemporary articles from the Palmer "Journal" newspaper, 1876-1886, many on early Palmer history, including "The Centennial in Palmer - A Glorious Day...," facsimile of Declaration of Independence adopted in Palmer on June 17, 1776, together with news, poems, obituaries, and other local interest. Massachusetts, Hampden County, Palmer, Springfield, Meat, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Cattle, Farm, Agriculture, Farming, Rural, Account Book, Diary, Journal, Ledger, Manuscript, Americana, Civil War, Revolutionary War 8 x 13-1/2, 200 numbered pp., all used, plus endleaves, original calf spine with earth-tone marbled boards, leather tips, diecut alphabetical tabs with ornate letters at front, lilac- and blue-lined account pages. Some scuffing of boards, portion of marbled surface of rear board torn, corner and spine wear, first two leaves loose, balance slightly shaken, else complete and very satisfactory. A coherent artifact of a hard-working New Englander in the Civil War era, rich in local history flavor. 110.00
10304. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Jordan Motor Car Co., Jan. 4, 1927, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with the Edward S. Jordan, their irrepresible President, when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Jordan Motor Car Company, Cleveland, Ohio Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, several underlinings by Pulfer, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. The inverted arrowhead was used by Jordan since "the 15th day of April, 1916," but for some reason, the waited over ten years to register it! Within three years, the marque would be defunct. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 625.00
10305. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Lagonda automobiles, Dec. 8, 1936, 7-1/2 x 11. This was filed with their American attorney in Washington, when this logotype was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Lagonda, Staines, Middlesex, England Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one checkmark at top, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. "The mark has been continuously used...since the 7th day of November, 1902"! *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 590.00
10306. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for La Salle, Feb. 8, 1927, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their attorney in Detroit, when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, La Salle, LaSalle, Cadillac, General Motors, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underline and one marginal notation, loss of blank lower left corner, Pulfer handstamp, else very good. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. This is the first La Salle logo, the front crossbar-mounted monogram. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 650.00
10307. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for La Salle, Apr. 5, 1927, 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their attorney in Detroit, when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, La Salle, LaSalle, Cadillac, General Motors, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one underline by Pulfer, Pulfer handstamp, else about fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. Introduced on the same day in 1926 as our other La Salle logo, this features their "three-dimensional" logotype used on metal plates. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 650.00
10308. Jaguar 1956 Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Le Mans, France. 30 x 40, blue on white, printed in Coventry, England by Jaguar factory's customary shop. "For the Fourth Time in Six Years Jaguar Wins Le Mans...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Le Mans, LeMans, France, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 725.00
10309. Jaguar 1957 Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Le Mans, France. 29 x 39-3/4, red and blue on white, printed in Leicester, England by Jaguar factory's shop. "The Fifth Jaguar Victory in Seven Years...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Le Mans, LeMans, France, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00
10310. Jaguar 1956 Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Le Mans, France. 29-3/4 x 44 (eighth-folded by printer), red and black on grey, printed by Jaguar factory's shop. "Jaguar Winner of 1956 Le Mans...." Large photograph of Jaguar car. In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Le Mans, LeMans, France, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 1190.00
10311. Jaguar 1950's Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Silverstone. 30 x 39-3/4, orange-red and navy, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Coventry. "For the Sixth Year Running! Jaguar Wins at Silverstone...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Silverstone, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00
10312. Jaguar 1950's Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Sebring, 29-3/4 x 39-3/4, red and navy, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Coventry. "America's Greatest Sports Car Race / The Florida International 12 hrs. Grand Prix at Sebring Won By Jaguar...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Sebring, Florida, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00
10313. Jaguar June 29, 1952 Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Rheims, 20 x 29-3/4, red and navy, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Coventry. "Grand Prix de Rheims, France...Jaguar 1st driven by Stirling Moss...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Rheims, France, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00
10316. Jaguar 28th-30th March, 1952 Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory in "Lyons-Charbonnieres Rally," 20 x 30-1/4, orange-red and black, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Coventry. "Jaguar 1st...2nd...3rd...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Lyons, Charbonnieres, France, Rally, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00
10317. Jaguar 1950's Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory in "R.A.C. International Rally," 20 x 29-3/4, black on ivory glazed stock, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Leicester. "Jaguar Wins Outright...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Lyons, Charbonnieres, France, Rally, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 725.00
10318. Jaguar 1950's Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory in Alpine Trial, 20 x 30, navy, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Coventry. "Following Le Mans and R(h)eims Successes / Jaguar Triumphs in Alpine Trial...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Alpine, Le Mans, Rheims, France, Rally, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 725.00
10319. Jaguar May, 1952 Jaguar racing poster, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victory at Silverstone, 20 x 29-3/4, red and black, printed by Jaguar factory's shop in Leicester. "'Daily Express' International Meeting / Silverstone Production Car Races / Jaguar 1st...." In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their team. Following this race, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Silverstone, Rally, Grand Prix especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received it was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to hang it up. A superb relic of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing. With letter of authenticity and provenance. 925.00
10320. Jaguar Collection of Jaguar racing posters, reliably believed unique, 1949-57, issued in tiny numbers by factory following victories throughout Europe and elsewhere, about 20 x 30 and 30 x 40, Coventry and Leicester imprints. In the difficult years following the war, Jaguar was enjoying tremendous success in racing, shaping the Jaguar mystique which persists to this day, and including some of the most celebrated drivers of the Fifties on their teams. Following these races, a very small number of posters were hurriedly printed for mailing to Jaguar dealers for showroom and window display. Such posters are seldom found, especially in such fine condition. None are known to have been offered at Sotheby's or Christie's in recent memory. Being ephemeral items, they would have been torn down after several weeks and discarded. In this case, the tiny Canadian dealer who received them was in semi-retirement, selling an average of one vehicle per year(!) and had neither the room nor the motivation to display them. Transportation, Automobile, Racing, Poster, Jaguar, Sports Car, Alpine, Cannes, Le Mans, Liege-Rome, Lyons-Charbonnieres, Monte Carlo, Montlhery, Rheims, Sebring, Silverstone, Spa, Tulip Rally, Ulster T.T., Rally, Grand Prix Superb relics of the glorious era of high-speed auto racing, from Monte Carlo, Spa, Tulip Rally, Cannes, Alpine, Liege-Rome, Ulster T.T., Montlhery, Silverstone, Le Mans, Sebring, Rheims, and Lyons-Charbonnieres; variants and different years for some. *These are the only located examples of some of these posters, and are only offered as a collection.* With letter of authenticity and provenance. 32 items in all. P.O.R.
10327. Ward Baking Co. Original oversize fibreboard tub used to carry Ward's Tip-Top bread and cake from delivery truck into the store (or ballpark*). By the early Twenties, Ward's facility in The Bronx was the largest commercial bakery in the world - and one of the first plants of any kind to boast "conditioned air." Promoting their "sanitary baking" procedures, Ward had dozens of brand names for their white and rye breads, rolls, and packaged cakes. Probably 1940's-'50's. Dark green; large red, white and blue Ward shield logos on two sides, integral carrying handles. Americana, Food, Bread, Cake, Bakery, Ward Baking Company, Tip-Top Bread, Silver Queen Cake, Baseball, Baseball Stadium, Ebbets Field, Polo Grounds, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Giants, Bronx, New York City, Ballpark, Hot Dog, Frankfurter *The Ward name was known to every baseball fan in Gotham: they were the sole supplier of hot dog buns at the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field for decades. Until 1965 the Ward name even remained from their own electric bread truck and body business! Logo on one side good, other side fair; some waterstaining and understandably evidence of use, but satisfactory and suitable for display. Request further details. U.P.S. oversize. 46.50
10328. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Lincoln, June 19, 1928, for their famous leaping greyhound, used "since Dec. 1, 1924." 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their attorney in New York, when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Lincoln, Lincoln Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, three underlines by Pulfer, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 950.00
10329. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Linn Tractors, Aug. 20, 1929. 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their attorney in Washington, D.C., when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Tractor, Tractor Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Linn Tractors, Linn Manufacturing Company, Morris, New York Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, else excellent. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 270.00
10330. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Locomobile Jr. 8, Mar. 1, 1927. 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their Vice-President in Bridgeport, when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Locomobile Company of America, Locomobile Junior 8, William Durant, Bridgeport, Connecticut Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, pencil notation in blank margin, else very fine. With letter of provenance. One of the more attractive automotive trademarks, with their checkered flag logo. Once regarded as the finest automobile built anywhere, by anyone, Locomobile, now under the stewardship of Billy Durant, would vanish within several years. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 345.00
10331. Bobby Thomson with Lee Heiman and Bill Gutman. "The Giants Win the Pennant! The Giants Win the Pennant!" The Amazing 1951 National League Season and the Home Run that Won it All. Foreword by Leo Durocher, Afterword by Ralph Branca. "'The Miracle of Coogan's Bluff'...a dramatic story of a man, an event, a pennant race and a golden era of baseball that will forever be remembered for the unmatched glory of its heroes...." Zebra Books, N.Y.: June, 1991. First Printing. Sports, Sports History, Baseball, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca, Polo Grounds, Miracle of Coogan's Bluff, Shot Heard Round the World, National League 6-1/4 x 9-1/2, 285 pp., red linen with black paper over boards, pictorial d.j., photographs. "Now, for the first time in four decades, Bobby Thomson tells the complete story of that dramatic event that will be forever framed in the history of the national pastime...It would all come down to the last half of the last inning of the last game...with the words of Giant manager Leo Durocher ringing in his ears: 'Bobby, if you ever hit one, hit one now.'" As new. Two copies available. Ea., 23.50
10345. Alvin L. Hall, Editor. Cooperstown Symposium on Baseball and the American Culture, 1990. Meckler: 1991 Sports, Baseball, Baseball History, Cooperstown, Baseball Hall of Fame 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, in original publisher's shrinkwrap, over 1" thick, burgundy cloth, pictorial d.j. The second in the Cooperstown Symposia, and most recent (as of publication date) in an impressive roster of "Baseball and American Society" works, this is a serious monograph on the impact and importance of the national pastime on America. As new. Two copies available. Ea., 20.00
10353. North River Steamboat Co. Partly printed receipt for payment for freight, carried on the "Propeller Raleigh, Pier 24, N.R., foot of Franklin St., N.Y.," green-stamped Dec. 1, 1911. Franklin Street was in the wholesale butter, egg and cheese district; surrounded by a changing Manhattan, it remained a sleepy, charming neighborhood well into the 1970's, though these New Jersey-bound boats vanished around the '50's. (In 1912, this merchant was the Fire Chief of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.!) Transportation, Maritime, Steamboat, Steamship, New York City, Hudson River, North River, Food, Eggs 3-1/4 x 8-1/2 oblong, black and white, accomplished in pencil. For "1 c(a)s(e) Eggs 22 (cents)...." Moderately attractive typography. Some wrinkling, else very good. Several available, various near dates. Ea., 4.75
10354. North River Steamboat Co. Partly printed receipt for payment for freight, carried on the "Propeller Raleigh," (probably Pier 24, foot of Franklin St., N.Y., green-stamped Dec. 7, 1908. Franklin Street was in the wholesale butter, egg and cheese district; surrounded by a changing Manhattan, it remained a sleepy, charming neighborhood well into the 1970's, though these New Jersey-bound boats vanished around the '50's. (In 1912, this merchant was the Fire Chief of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.!) Transportation, Maritime, Steamboat, Steamship, New York City, Hudson River, North River, Food, Butter 3-1/4 x 8-1/2 oblong, black and white, accomplished in pencil. For "1 Tub Butter 10 (cents)...." Moderately attractive typography. Some wrinkling, else very good. Several available, various near dates. Ea., 4.75
10357. United Nations. Original sepia press photo of the opening of the United Nations, Mar. 25, 1946, at Hunter College (The Bronx, N.Y.). "UNO Opening..., Governor Dewey speaks, Dr. Quo Tai-chi beside him...Secretary Byrnes behind him." Believed ex-"N.Y. Herald-Tribune" archives. World History, United Nations, UN, UNO, World War II, WWII, Thomas Dewey, Hunter College, The Bronx, New York 8 x 10 oblong. The representatives of the U.S.A., Austria, and Brazil, with their respective nameplates on the curved table are in the foreground, with a group of dignitaries and interpreters behind them. Carbon copy caption leaf tipped to verso. Minor handling wrinkles, corner creases, else very good, and a somewhat stark image belying the historic moment of the occasion. 34.00
10358. J. Edgar Hoover. Original press photograph, "Former President Herbert Hoover and FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover look over plans for the up-coming 54th Annual Convention of the Boys' Club of America during a dinner at the University Club here (N.Y.)...The Director of the FBI is a member of the National Board of Directors of the Boys' Clubs and is a strong supporter of the national youth organization." United Press International. Mimeographed pulp caption leaf tipped to verso, dated Apr. 25, 1960, stamped Apr. 26. Believed ex-"N.Y. Herald-Tribune" archives. Politics, Herbert Hoover, J. Edger Hoover, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, Boys' Club of America 7 x 9. Both dressed in tuxedos, Pres. Hoover holds a Boys' Club pamphlet whose cover is headed, "The Herbert Hoover Building." Two lower left corner creases, minor handling evidence, else about fine. 19.00
10363. Greyhound Bus. Collectible Greyhound bus driver's uniform, with accessories. Late 1960's style. Comprising: jacket, with contrasting blue wrist stripes; vest; trousers; Summer and Winter "regulation Greyhound shirt," with Greyhound logo across fabric; necktie with logo; cap badge, red and blue on frosted and bright chrome; cufflinks; cloisonne lapel pin, three colors enamel; driver's engraved breast nameplate, with cloisonne onlay matching lapel pin; pocket protector. Also: one early-style brass Greyhound coat button; and woman's logo necktie (his wife also worked for Greyhound). Both were based in the Baltimore-Washington region. Transportation, Bus, Greyhound, Uniform, Cap Badge, Cloisonne Enamel, Vintage Clothing, Baltimore Dry-cleaned and bagged following his retirement. Some fraying of extremities of sleeves, else all in remarkably fine condition, the jewelry especially attractive, showing little wear. Rare. In all, 14 pieces. 445.00
10364. Motorcycle Racing. Actual paddock pass for contestant Sig. Cav. G. Nino Caimi, in one of the first motorcycle races in Italy, (July 2, 1905), Moto-Velodromo Umberto I. 2-7/8 x 4-3/8, black on pistachio card, holed at top for suspension, ornate vignette if eagle atop globe, "Minimum Km 200...," "Pesage" (Pass) in bold letters, signed in ink by race official. Printed legend instructs contestant to wear pass conspicuously. Rider Caimi placed third in this dirt-track race. Transportation, Motorcycle, Motor Cycle, Racing, Race, Motorcycle Racing, Italy, Dirt Track Light foxing and wear, else very good. Motorcycle racing items prior to World War I are very rare; from this ancient period, they are rare, and seldom found. 290.00
10370. Womens Education. Printed sheet, "Thirty-fourth 'Soiree Musicale,' at The Abbot Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies, Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, June 18, 1862...." 5-1/4 x 8. Presenting some thirteen compositions with names of the students performing them, including works by Rossini, Venzano, Blumental, Arditi, Mercadante, Goria, Bellini, Meyerbeer, and Weber. Civil War, New York City, Women, School, College, Education, Music, Vocalist, Empire State Building A charming Civil War period artifact of a genteel private school located at what remains one of the more desirable addresses in Manhattan, today the site of the Empire State Building. Some wrinkling, very light discoloration, else very good. 14.00
10377. Casablanca related. Splendid colorful bond for Casablanca's Les Grands Hotels Marocains, Oct. 13, 1948. Handsome red, blue, cream and green design, showing the Art Deco moderne edifice, with a "GHM" banner flying atop their main entrance, ringed with palm trees. Seventeen of 18 coupons present, ink signature, Casablanca imprint. Financial History, Bond, North Africa, Morocco, Casablanca, Art Deco, Hotel, Humphrey Bogart, Display 8 x 9-1/2 oblong. Scalloped edge. Minor corner wrinkles, else excellent. Lovely for display, intimating the intrigue and grandeur of Casablanca, the world of Bogey. Nine available; inquire for special lot price. Scan at http://home.earthlink.net/~cohascodpc/Hotels_Marocains_Bond.JPG
Ea., 21.50
10380. The Kokumbo (Ivory Coast) Company Ltd. Magnificent certificate for five shares. Black and emerald-green, with richly ornate border and highly stylized, attractive typography, English and French text. London: Apr. 8, 1903. London engraver's imprint. Financial History, Stock, Bond, Africa, Ivory Coast, Kokumbo, Engraving, London 14-1/2 x 20. All twenty coupons present; one ink and two rubber-stamped signatures of Directors, blind-embossed seal, pink French and butterscotch English seals. Old quarter-folds, minor marginal toning, light wrinkles, else about fine and superb for display. 39.50
10387. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Mack Truck, June 28, 1949, "first used Oct. 13, 1911." 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their Secretary when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Truck, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Mack Manufacturing Corporation, New York City, Allentown, Pennsylvania Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, very minor edge wrinkles, else very fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 550.00
10389. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificates for the first Mercury, applied for 1938, and registered various dates in 1939. Three distinct certificates, trimmed and mounted by a Patent Office clerk to conserve filing space, on both sides of one leaf 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their attorney in Washington when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with pages from "Patent Gazette," these are historical documents with provenance. *No other such originals are located or believed to be extant.* For the marque specialist, these are the most seminal artifacts to be had. Discarded after World War II to save file space, these were rescued by a CIA officer who was also an avid antique auto buff. They served as the reference file for the renowned late Harry Pulfer, the foremost authority on automobile emblems. Indeed, these documents provide the most authoritative information for dating variants of such names and emblems. Transportation, Automobile, Patent, Trade-mark, Trademark, Mercury, Ford, Dearborn, Michigan Three-hole punch in blank margin by later collector, one mounting stain, several marginal pencil marks, else about fine. With letter of provenance. A superlative cornerstone of the utmost historical significance. *Many other marques available; ask! Each believed unique.* 470.00
10390. U.S. Patent Office Original printed official trade-mark registration certificate for Oldsmobile Futuramic, applied for 1948, registered Feb. 21, 1950. 7-1/4 x 11. This was filed with their Vice-President when this logo was registered. Not to be confused with p
