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The Gasoline Automobile, 1915 FIRST EDITION

The Gasoline Automobile, 1915 FIRST EDITION

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The Gasoline Automobile, 1915 FIRST EDITION

by Hobbs, George W and Elliott, Ben G

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1915 -The Gasoline Automobile, Prepared in the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin [Engineering Education Series], George W Hobbs, B.S. and Ben G. Elliott, M.E., First Edition, Eighth Impression, Total Issue: 18,000. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc. London: Hill Publishing Co., Ltd. 1915 First Edition

This is a wondrous book, full of diagrams and photographs of early gasoline engines and cars and trucks. The general construction, engines, transmission systems, fuels and carburetors, lubrication and cooling systems, batteries and magnetic systems, ignition, starters, lighting all have their sections in this book, as well as their trouble shooting and operation and care of early cars and trucks.

Condition: This rare hardcover first edition from 1915 is in rare condition for its 100+ years age! It is all original with a sound binding, shiny gilt on the spine, and clean text. Lots of photos and diagrams complete the beauty of this rare book. We carefully photograph our items so that you can review details of condition. After your review of the photos, please ask any questions or request additional photos from us so that you can make the best buying decision. Thanks!

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Bookseller
SRG Antiquarian Books US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
19150250318
Title
The Gasoline Automobile, 1915 FIRST EDITION
Author
Hobbs, George W and Elliott, Ben G
Illustrator
Copiously illustrated w photos and diagrams
Format/Binding
Green cloth boards w Gilt spine
Book Condition
Used - Very Good+
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1915
Size
8vo
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
automobiles, gasoline engines, car repair, auto engineering, combustion engines
Bookseller catalogs
Automobiles / Cars; Inventions; Illustrated Books;

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About SRG Antiquarian Books

SRG Antiquarian Books has been collecting and selling books to other bibliophiles for over 12 years. We specialize in non fiction rare and vintage books, especially seeking out pre-1900 publications, many in leather bindings. Civil War, biography, the Way West, and history are joined by unique books with a variety of subjects, including religious, picturesque, art, and industry and carefully selected children's books. Sometimes, you will find ephemera such as period sheet music and unique magazines with special cover art and advertisements / articles in our store..

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