Minneapolis-Moline 1910-1959 Data Book No. 2, Alan King — 1st Edition

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Minneapolis-Moline 1910-1959 Data Book No. 2, Alan King — 1st Edition

Name: Minneapolis-Moline 1910-1959 Data Book No. 2, Alan King — 1st Edition
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Publication: Delaware, Ohio, Independent Print Shop Co., 1988

Formatting: 4to, pp. 84.

Condition Report: Very Good. This saddle-stapled softcover remains in highly presentable condition, with a firm, tight binding holding the text block securely. The white paper wrappers show some light shelf-wear, minor edge bumping, and a few faint handling smudges, most notably to the rear panel. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and completely free from any foxing, tears, or previous ownership inscriptions, ensuring the detailed diagrams and text remain perfectly legible.

Catalogue Note: A first edition of this highly detailed tractor and agricultural machinery reference guide, compiled and copyrighted by Alan C. King in 1988 as part of his "Prairie Gold" series. The work includes a printed dedication to Ryan and a special thanks to Stacey Kaelber for her extensive research assistance. While copies occasionally circulate within specialist vintage machinery groups, this original 1988 printing has become increasingly scarce on the general antiquarian market.

A vital resource for collectors, restorers, and enthusiasts of vintage agricultural machinery, Alan King's Minneapolis-Moline 1910-1959 Data Book No. 2 offers a comprehensive look into the golden era of "Prairie Gold". Spanning five decades of industrial innovation, this eighty-four-page reference work is densely packed with original articles, vintage advertisements, Nebraska Test Data, serial numbers, and detailed technical specifications for one of America's most iconic tractor manufacturers. Whether you are researching a specific machine or simply captivated by the history of the Great Minneapolis Line, this guide provides an invaluable window into the engineering and marketing of classic farming equipment.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Alan King

Book Publisher: Independent Print Shop Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Technology, Engineering & Agriculture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 84

Book Publication Year: 1988

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Prairie Gold

Country/region of manufacture: Delaware, Ohio, United States

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