Tad Burness and James H. Moloney - Classic American Cars – Lot of 2 Illustrated Books – Tad Burness and James H. Moloney - 1975-1977

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Lot of two English-language illustrated reference books on Classic American Cars from the 1920s–1940s, Tad Burness’s American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920–1939 (1975) and James H. Moloney’s Encyclopedia of American Cars 1930–1942 (Beige hardcover with red lettering); the Burness volume shows substantial wear while the Moloney volume is better preserved, and the edition is 1st Edition with the oldest item from 1975 and the newest from 1977.

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Classic American Cars – Lot of 2 Illustrated Books – Tad Burness and James H. Moloney

Lot of two English-language reference books covering American cars from the 1920s and 1930s through the early 1940s.

1. Tad Burness – American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920–1939
Motorbooks International, 1975. Paperback. An identification guide arranged by manufacturer, featuring numerous black-and-white photographs, drawings and technical details. Covers Cadillac, Buick, Packard, Chevrolet and many other makes.

2. James H. Moloney – Encyclopedia of American Cars 1930 to 1942
Beige hardcover with red lettering and illustration. An illustrated reference work featuring black-and-white photographs, historical information and descriptions of manufacturers and models.

Condition varies. The Burness book shows substantial cover wear, surface loss to the printed design, staining, yellowing, creases and small tears. It bears previous-owner stamps and a handwritten annotation on the title page. Wear and separation are visible at the rear inner hinge.

The Moloney volume is better preserved, with minor marks to the boards and signs of age to the pages.

The photographs show the two actual books offered and form part of the description.

The lot will be carefully packed and shipped to ensure safe delivery.

Please take a good look at the photos for your own impression.

Registered and insured shipping worldwide. Please track your parcel via the provided link yourself at all times. Track & trace info on the shipping company’s page, with a link to local partners abroad.

Classic American Cars – Lot of 2 Illustrated Books – Tad Burness and James H. Moloney

Lot of two English-language reference books covering American cars from the 1920s and 1930s through the early 1940s.

1. Tad Burness – American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920–1939
Motorbooks International, 1975. Paperback. An identification guide arranged by manufacturer, featuring numerous black-and-white photographs, drawings and technical details. Covers Cadillac, Buick, Packard, Chevrolet and many other makes.

2. James H. Moloney – Encyclopedia of American Cars 1930 to 1942
Beige hardcover with red lettering and illustration. An illustrated reference work featuring black-and-white photographs, historical information and descriptions of manufacturers and models.

Condition varies. The Burness book shows substantial cover wear, surface loss to the printed design, staining, yellowing, creases and small tears. It bears previous-owner stamps and a handwritten annotation on the title page. Wear and separation are visible at the rear inner hinge.

The Moloney volume is better preserved, with minor marks to the boards and signs of age to the pages.

The photographs show the two actual books offered and form part of the description.

The lot will be carefully packed and shipped to ensure safe delivery.

Please take a good look at the photos for your own impression.

Registered and insured shipping worldwide. Please track your parcel via the provided link yourself at all times. Track & trace info on the shipping company’s page, with a link to local partners abroad.

Details

Number of books
2
Brand
Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Packard, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Lincoln,
Subject
Cars and motorsport, Photography
Book title
Classic American Cars – Lot of 2 Illustrated Books – Tad Burness and James H. Moloney
Author/ Illustrator
Tad Burness and James H. Moloney
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1975
Publication year youngest item
1977
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
670
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.45%
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