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| NEW Those Magnificent Old Steam Fire Engines by W.F. Conway NEW | |
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Invented out of desperation in the
early 1850s when volunteer firemen with hand operated engines could not or
would not control fires, steam fire engines soon revolutionized firefighting
throughout the world. Destined to be the definitive reference work on steam
fire engines, this book is chock full of entertainment for casual readers as
well as firebuffs. Contains manufacturer's list from many of the larger
builders. published 1997 8 1/2" x 11 hardcover 303 pages
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| NEW Chemical Fire Engine by W.F. Conway NEW | |
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For half a century chemical fire
engines put out 80% of our fires, and saved untold millions of dollars worth
of property in spite of the fact that they never did perform as
advertised... Now, for the first time, the fascinating history of chemical
fire engines has been researched and documented in a book that will become a
standard reference volume in every fire service library, published 1987 8 1/2" x 11" Hardcover 127 pages |
| NEW 1878 Rumsey & Company Fire Engine Catalog Reprint NEW | |
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A wonderful reprint of Rumsey &
Company's 1878 fire engine catalog. Hose reels, Hose carriages, ladder
wagons and of course theeir several differnt styles of hand fire engines.
Also has other firefighting equipment from the day. A must for the
collector.
8 1/2" x 11" 19 pages |
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The Story of Eighty Five Engines
Reprint by Frank W. Turner |
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The Story of eighty-five engines is literally that. It
is a tabulation of 85 different hand engines that competed at musters from
the 1890s through 1912 when this book was published.
Click here
to read the introduction to the book and also see the
index of engines and a sample page. A must for every hand engine muster fans
library. Original copies of this book are very hard to find and very
expensive when you do find them. But now you can get the most important part
of the book, it's information! The original publication was 5 3/8" wide x 7"
high. It has been reprinted on 8 1/2" x 11" stock with 2 original pages to
one reprint page.
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| Cairns & Brothers 1890s Fire Equipment Catalog Reprint | |
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| Cairns & Brothers 1937 Fire Equipment Catalog Reprint | |
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This
is a reprint of the 1937 Cairns & Brother catalog No. 29. Lots of great information on
helmets, badges, trumpets, clothing and much more. 48 pages 19.99 + 2.50 S&H |
| 1928 Wirt & Knox Mfg. Co. Catalog Reprint | |
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Reprint
of the 1928 Wirt & Knox Mfg. Co. catalog No. A-28. Known for there excellent hose
reels, there are many more items in this reprint. They sold all kinds of firefighting
equipment. 61 pages 19.99 + 2.50 S&H |
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Firefighting Antiques &
Memorabilia by James G. Piatti & Sandra Frost Piatti |
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A wonderful hard cover guide for
the firefighting antiques and memorabilia collector. Hundreds of
wonderful color photos of all types of memorabilia complete with prices. A
must for every collector!
8 3/4" x 11 1/4" hard cover $49.99 + S&H |
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Fireground 2006 16 Month
Calendar by John Cetrino & Bob Pressler |
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 FIREGROUND a great gift for any firefighter young or old. This 2006 calendar includes gripping fire ground photos from New York City; Revere, MA; Chicago, IL; Buffalo, NY; Pawtucket, RI; San Bernardino, CA; Cedar Glen, CA; Walden, NY; Dixon, CA and Boston, MA. Also includes September - December 2005. 12" x 12" $13.99 + S&H |
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Encyclopedia of American Hand Fire Engines |
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The Encyclopedia lists of over 2000
hand fire engine alphabetically by name. It includes the manufacturer’s
name, date of construction, a brief history when available, size, current
location and more. In addition to the engine listing there is a hand
engine builder list, a glossary of hand engine terms and several pages of
information on several of America’s most noted hand engine manufacturers.
The many drawings, some from the pages of the maker's original catalog can
help anyone who may be in doubt who built their engine. $23.99 + $4.00 S&H |
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Reprint
of 1908 Lowell MA. Muster Book |
1999 HJUSA Hand Engine Journal |
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Now is your chance to own a reprint copy of one of the greatest pieces
of hand engine memorabilia "The Lowell Muster Book" Reprinted with wide
margins so you can make notes, the book is over 60 pages and has over 50
photographs of muster engines from the 1908 muster. $16.00 + $4.00 S&H |
Get
all the results to the 1999 muster season along with photographs of the contestants and
much more. Sure to become a collector's item in the future get yours while the supply
last. |
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Cowing
& Co. A Story of Their Fire Engines |
Hunneman's Amazing Fire Engines |
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| The story of Cowing & Co. of Seneca Falls, NY and their hand fire engines 1840-1875. Written by Arnold H. Barben and published by the Seneca Falls, NY Historical Society, this 8 1/2 x 11", 42 page soft cover book is something no handtub buff should be without. Lots of Cowing Catalog pages with their various fire engine sizes, photos and reprints of magazine and newspaper accounts of the exploits of many Cowing engines. $17.00 + $2.00 S&H | The
bible of Hunneman handtubs. Has a complete listing of all 746 hand and steam fire engine
manufactured by the Hunneman family and where they went.. Loads of pictures and drawings.
A must have for any handtub enthusiast. 8 1/2 x 11, 143 pages. |
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Winders & Coffee Grinders by Don Mason |
New England Class C Muster Association 15th Anniversary Book |
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| This is a very informative little book on the out of the ordinary hand fire engine produced in the early 1800's. Learn about engine builders like Luther Holland of Belchertown, MA, Asshel Hubbard of Vermont to name just a few. Another must have for the serious handtub buff. 8 1/2" x 51/2", 24 pages | This book has loads of info and muster results from the "little fellas". This book is sure to go the way of the 10th anniversary book which you can't find today. Get this one today, while they last. 8 1/2" x 11", 70 pages. |
| New England States Veteran Fireman's League 75th Anniversary Book | 1983 Muster Program & Ad Book
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| A book produced by then League Secretary Charles Mastin for the 75th anniversary of the league in 1965. No pictures but has a page on each organization then a member of the league. Also lots of muster tidbits. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 56 pages. |
Nice
program book produced for a 1983 N.E. League muster held in Southborough, MA . Over 30
handtub and muster related photos. A short description of each engine pictured. Many ads
from the local area. Also includes a scorecard filled in with the day's results |
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Firefighting
Collectibles 2001 by Andrew Gurka |
Firefighting
Collectibles 1996 |
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| Find out what your firefighting antiques and collectibles are worth (2001). This fantastic book tells it all when it comes to firefighting antiques and collectibles. Hundreds of pictures and illustrations, reprints of catalog pages a wealth of information for anyone interested in collecting this type of memorabilia. 8 1/2" x 11", 254 pages |
An
earlier version of the 2001 book, but still has all the great info at a cheaper
price. 8 1/2" x 11", 254 pages. |
| Collectible Dietz Lanterns | Holloway Chemical Fire Engine Catalog Reprint |
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| Reprint of an original 1917 Dietz catalog with current prices. A very informative little book and when you are done with it you will know all there is to know about Dietz and their lanterns. Fire Dept., railroad, household lanterns and more they are all here. Find out what yours are worth. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 140 pages. | A reprint of an original Holloway Chemical Engine of Baltimore, MD catalog from 1881. Most of Holloway's chemical engine and ladder trucks from the era are pictured along with "standard equipment for each vehicle". 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 16 pages. |
| H.K. Barnes Catalog Reprint |
The
Great Chicago Fire |
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| Henry
K. Barnes of Boston, Ma put out this catalog in 1895. Not as many items as the above 2
catalogs, but still lots of interesting reading. and a good reference to the
equipment of the turn of the century. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 26 pages |
No
fire caught the Nation's imagination as did the fire which broke out in Chicago shortly
after 9:00 o'clock on Sunday evening Oct. 8, 1871. No other American city dates its
history as before or after "The Fire" the way Chicago does. This book documents
the fire in eyewitness accounts and 70 contemporary photographs and illustrations.
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| History of the American Steam Fire Engine by Wm King | The Antique American Steam Gauge |
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recent reprint of William T. King's 1896 classic is a must for anyone who has an interest
in the history of firefighting. Information on over 80 American steam fire engine builders
(many of who build hand engines also). It's jam packed with photo and technical drawings. soft cover 8 1/2" x 11", 150 pages |
The age of
steam engines brought with it the ever-present possibilities of horrendous
explosions. It was no surprise, therefore, that around the middle of the
19th century, the steam gauge made its appearance and soon was found
whenever a steam engine was used. It was no surprise that collectors are drawn to steam gauges. They were in use everywhere, in great numbers and varieties. In this publication you will find chapters on The Gauge Makers, Discovery, Cleaning and Restoring Steam Gauges, Railroad gauges, Fire Engine Gauges, Portable & Traction Gauges, Marine (Nautical) Gauges and many more! |
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Wheelmaking Wooden Wheel Design & Contraction |
Practical Carriage & Wagon
Painting |
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The last half of the 19th century
marked a huge transition in the manufacture of wheels, from individual wheelwrighting
to industrial wheelmaking. This book is a compilation of articles on
wheelmaking taken from late 19th century journals published in America for
the carriage industry. The articles are divided into 10 sections; the first
is a long overview of wheelmaking technologies of the time, followed by
sections on the dishing of wheels, hubs, spokes, felloes and rims, tires,
rubber tires, patent wheels and wheel repair. Taken together, they give the
reader a full understanding of the fast-moving changes that were taking
place in the wheelmaking industry. This is a fascinating book, full of
detailed information valuable both to the general reader and the practicing
wheelwright. Produced by the Carriage Museum of America and Don
Peloubet
248 pages. 9" x 12" Profusely illustrated. Soft cover
$29.95 + $3.00 S&H |
Today's
collectors who seek instruction on painting and decorating their vehicles
can do no better than to read this reprint of M.C. Hillick's book on the
subject. The book organized not unlike the structure of an
apprenticeship, is divided into 16 chapters: The Shop & Its Equipment;
Buying, Using, and Preserving Brushes; The Surfacing Stage of Painting;
Colors; The Application of Colors to Surfaces; Varnish, and the Marvelous
Thing About It; Depravities of Varnish; Striping & Its Purpose; Scroll
Painting; Lettering; Monograms; Painting and the Modern Business Wagon;
Repainting & Revarnishing Vehicles; A Practical Study of Materials; Painting
& Cutters and Sleighs; and Facts & Formulas from the Paint Shop Diary. The
book is full of beautiful ornaments, lettering and striping- all of great
help to the carriage, wagon or sleigh collector / restorer, the sign
painter, the graphic artist, or simply those who seek a unique and intimate
insight into the aesthetics of 29th and early 20th century material culture.
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The Coach-Makers' Illustrated
Hand-Book A reprint of the 1875 Edition |
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This is the classic work on coach
building un all its branches, reprinted from the 1875 second edition.
included are sections on:
The reader will find this a wonderful reference on an early trade that is now enjoying a strong revival. 384 pages. Fully illustrated. 6" x 9". Soft cover. $24.95 + $3.00 S&H |
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