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The Modern Gasoline Automobile — Victor W. Pagé
An impressive early automotive technical reference from 1917, covering the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of gasoline-powered automobiles.
Published by Norman W. Henley Publishing Company, this revised and enlarged edition is identified as the sixth impression (1917).
Features:
Vintage 1917 automotive engineering reference
575 illustrations and diagrams advertised on the title page
Detailed drawings of early automobile components and mechanical systems
Large double-page engineering plates inserted throughout the book
Includes the publisher\'s 1917 update section, comprising approximately 68 yellow-paper pages
Covers early automobile construction, operation, maintenance, and repair
The large technical illustrations are especially appealing, offering a fascinating look at automobile design and engineering during the early years of the motorcar.
Condition: Antique, pre-owned hardcover showing age-related wear. At least two inserted foldout plates have been confirmed. The total number of plates and completeness of the volume have not been independently verified. Sold as pictured.
A desirable addition to a collection of antique automobile literature, transportation history, mechanical engineering references, or early motoring memorabilia.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.