This is such a cool advertisement dated April, 1945, for New York Central System Railroad. The ad shows a cross-section of the train’s cars and states, " Who’s Who on the ‘Century" . . . calling the roll aboard the flagship of New York Central’s wartime fleet." These trains were used to move war traffic.
This is a 1974 Cadillac Automobile Brochure. This is a brochure that one would pick up at the Cadillac dealer showing all the models available and optional features that could be ordered. This brochure came from Frank Kent Cadillac, Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas. The company name and address is printed on the back cover.
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for the Association of American Railroads – "All United for Victory." "Another billion dollar highway program."
The reverse side features advertising for Ford Motor Company – 1st to use infra-red rays for drying. "Expect The ‘Firsts’ From Ford!" ...click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for Greyhound Bus. The end of World War II was still a few months away. The message: "Highways will be Happy ways again – if we keep faith in our fighting men!" Note the German helmet tied to the returning soldier’s backpack.
The reverse side features advertising for Pullm ...click for details
This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for Studebaker – Wartime Builder of Wright Cyclone Engines for Boeing Flying Fortress. The end of World War II was still several months away, so all major companies were supporting the war – making parts for planes and other equipment. The ad features nice artwork by Frederic Tellander (1878-1977).
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This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for the New Nash "400" Automobile – Leads the World in Motor Car Value. The ad states, "Nash-Bijur centralized lubrication does away with all the bother and expense of old-fashioned chassis greasing. Press the pedal once a day, lubrication follows."
This is a nice vintage advertisement from May, 1929, for Santa Fe Railroad. The three children looking out the train window saying, “Gee! We are going to see real, live Indians!” says it all!
The reverse side features advertising for the General Motors Proving Ground. Includes a couple of pictures of testing in progress.
This is a 1984 book titled "Chart No. 1 – United States of America – Nautical Chart – Symbols and Abbreviations." The book was published by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington D.C.
The book is a wealth of information – full of details and charts. I know little about nautical ...click for details
This book is titled "Belle of Louisville Log" and was written by Alan L. Bates & E. Bruce Blythe, Jr. There are many interesting pictures in the book beginning with one of the Louisville, Kentucky, Waterfront at the foot of 4th Street in 1898.
The History of the Belle is chronicled in the following pages. ...click for details
