Group of early to mid-20th century automotive manuals, trade publications, and technical literature including factory service books, parts catalogs, instruction manuals, and period magazines.

Notable pieces in this lot include a 1923 Dodge Brothers “Book of Information” Motor Vehicles manual (Sixteenth Edition, Detroit), April 11, 1917 issue of Motor World featuring U.S. Ball Bearings cover advertising, August 1930 and April 1931 issues of Illustrated Mechanics, October 1935 issue of Motor, Delco Remy “Delcotron Generator and New Charging Circuit” booklet, Black & Decker Electric Valve Grinder trade advertisement (Motor Age, October 2, 1919), Bosch Magneto Ignition booklet (Type ZR4), Radio-Craft Library No. 9 “Automobile Radio and Servicing” by Louis Martin, Exide Batteries automobile starting and lighting service manual (Buick), Westinghouse Automotive Lighting Service Manual, Briggs & Stratton operating and maintenance manual with parts catalog, Mow-Master De Luxe Rotary Power Mower illustrated parts catalog and instruction manual, Chevrolet Superior Model (Series K) instruction envelope (June 1925 edition), and “Repair Manual Fuel Systems 1938–1947” by Floyd Clymer including “Souping the Stock Engine.”

Also included are Power Ignition 1973 Tune-Up Chart (American Parts Company), Vivian Diesel Engines installation instructions (1949 model), Socony-Vacuum troubleshooting booklet, and additional automotive trade and technical ephemera.

Condition varies throughout. Many pieces show edge wear, staining, creasing, tears, foxing, and handling consistent with age and shop use. The 1917 Motor World issue shows significant edge and corner loss. Some items are in protective sleeves. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.

Comprehensive mixed group of early automotive service, ignition, electrical, fuel system, radio, lighting, engine, and trade reference material spanning approximately 1917 through the 1970s.