[Publisher's catalogue.] 1919 Catalogue of the latest Practical, Scientific, Mechanical, Aviation and Automobile Books. Practical Books for Practical Men.

Author: 
The Norman W. Henley Publishing Co., New York [automobile books by Victor W. Pagé; aviation; trade catalogues]
Publication details: 
The Norman W. Henley Publishing Co. 2, 4 and 6 West 45th Street, New York, U.S.A. 1919.
£220.00
SKU: 14702

80pp., 8vo. Stapled and unbound. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. On front cover: 'Each Book in this Catalogue is written by an Expert and is written so you can understand it'. Many items illustrated with representations of the binding. Index of subjects on p.2, ranging from 'Abrasives and Abrasive Wheels' to 'Wiring Diagrams', and including section on 'Automobile Books', pp.5-14 (Charts, Ignition Systems, Lighting, Questions and Answers, Repairing, Starting Systems, Trouble Charts, Welding), 'Gasoline Engines', pp.15-18, and 'Aviation', pp.19-22. Most of the entries on automobiles (including seven full-page ones) and aviation are by Victor W. Page, Automotive and Aviation Pioneer, and include his 'The Model T Ford Car | Its Construction, Operation and Repair | Including The Ford Farm Tractor'. Loosely inserted is a red book mark printed on both sides, including an advertisement for 'The Greatest Book Ever Offered To The Public!': 'Henley's Twentieth Century Book of Recipes, Formulas and Processes'. Scarce: no copy on COPAC or OCLC WorldCat, and the only copy of a similar item a 1916 Henley catalogue at the Henry Ford Benson Ford Research Center, Dearborn.