Books and Literature

96 Full-Color Pages Cram-Packed With Gas Pump Restoration Supplies & All Kinds Of Automobilia and Petroliana Decor, Signs, and Vintage Advertising.

With 2,000 gas pumps, including many never-before-seen illustrations and secondary market pricing, featured in a clear and concise format, there's no doubt why this book is the top choice for anyone with an appreciation for petroliana. Listed alphabetically by manufacturer, this new edition covers 100 years of pumps through detailed listings including production information, company history and fun facts about pump operations.

Features over 850 color photographs and references to thousands of gas pump globes made for all the major oil companies from A-to-M A useful alphabetical cross reference of affiliated companies is provided, helping readers locate the smaller firms. Also lists reproduction globes that have been manufactured over the years, and explains how gas pump globes are priced. Finally, values are provided hundreds of globes shown in the photographs and the thousands more that are listed in the text.

Features over 850 color photographs and references to thousands of gas pump globes made for all the major oil companies from P-to-U A useful alphabetical cross reference of affiliated companies is provided, helping readers locate the smaller firms. Also lists reproduction globes that have been manufactured over the years, and explains how gas pump globes are priced. Finally, values are provided hundreds of globes shown in the photographs and the thousands more that are listed in the text

What's "automobilia?" It's all the great go-with items that accompanied the evolution of our auto history. It's the signs that hung in dealerships and gas stations, the toys that young drivers-to-be played with, it's the oil cans that poured and the dealer giveaways that promoted their products. Automobilia, the book explores the vintage signs, toys, and giveaways produced during the 100-year life of the auto industry, which changed the course of history forever.

PCM's Guide to Gas Pump Restoration by Wayne Henderson and Scott Benjamin Second Edition

At last, the first book exclusively devoted to collectibles from Standard Oil of Ohio (Sohio). The author has created a colorful gallery of Sohio cans and other containers, signs, toys, giveaways, and a complete reference to Sohio's diverse line of gas globes. These collectibles range from commonly found items to very rare, even unique finds. The book also provides a great deal of insight into the fascinating information surrounding these collectibles, including a detailed history of Sohio.

In the collectibles world, this durable antique art form is a perfect example of the old "forest for the trees" maxim. Despite their bold designs and colors, only recently have collectors caught on to the value of these antiques of Americana. And the hunt is on. Once posted in every corner of the nation, this durable art form has yet to shed its luster. At the turn of the century, porcelain enamel signs became a standard form of advertising, and they maintained their dominance until the 1970s.

Of the many media used by companies to bring attention to their products or services, none seem to have had the overall appeal of porcelain enamel. The process of creating porcelain signs is an art in itself, and the influx of new collectors in the market place attests to porcelain enamel advertising's beauty. Few collectibles are made with such long-lasting properties or have been found in such diversity. With hundreds of full color photographs!

In their effort to market automobile-related goods and services, gasoline companies generated millions of advertising and packaging items. Today these often colorful objects are much sought after as collectibles and this book is a tribute to the gasoline stations. Included are gasoline pump globes, advertising signs and thermometers, uniforms, caps, children's toys, puzzles, giveaways, oil containers, dispensers and pumps. Over 500 full color photographs, and a guide to current values.

Take a drive down memory lane with this rare collection of gasoline station photographs, touring a much simpler time in American history. Since its inception in the early 1900s, the service station has been an icon of the American roadside. Included is a brief history of the development of the gasoline station, including the Standard companies, Cities, Mobil, Phillips, Gulf, Shell, Texaco, and Conoco. Filled with over 500 black and white photos. Captions provide station location

Oil cans, contains over 750 color photographs of cans spanning 120 years, and over 90 brands. The cans are presented alphabetically by company, and a detailed description and estimated value are included for each. Helpful information includes methods different oil companies used to date their cans, how to grade the condition of a can, and a list of can manufacturers. This excellent guide is a must for the serious gas station collector, and a wonderful introduction for the beginner.

Today's Mobil Oil Company is made up of several oil companies that were bought or absorbed over the years. This book shows a little history of Mobil as it evolved to include names like White Eagle, Vacuum Oil, Socony, General Petroleum, Magnolia, Lubrite, Wadhams, Gilmore and White Star. Here is a diverse assortment of Mobil products of both yesterday and today, including cans, signs, automotive care, toys, and other promotional items, all in color photography and with current price information.

Features over 750 new full color photographs of diverse oil cans from the 1880s to the 1980s. Included are motor oil, aviation and marine oils as well as oils and lubricants for household use. From well known names like Esso, Gulf, Quaker State, and Shell, Lion Head, thirty-two Canadian oil companies. The book includes helpful information including how to identify, date, and grade the condition of a can. Featuring descriptions and estimated values of every item.

Hundreds of colorful oil cans, globes, and signs are presented here. Gulf and Texaco share space with many smaller, products of marine, automotive, aviation, locomotive and small engine lubrication. The book has sections covering gasoline pumps, maps, badges, buttons, and signs for the refreshment sodas sold at the service stations. Over 500 color photographs make this area of advertising and packaging so entertaining. Current market values of the items are included with the captions.

This book covers Gulf Oil Company items from by-gone years. Arranged in easy-to-follow alphabetical sections, it has over 700 color photos and descriptions of popular Gulf-related service stations, blotters, signs, pumps, globes, toys, and many more items with current market values. Collecting the advertising, promotional items, and products from Gulf Oil provides a colorful, nostalgic, and never-ending hobby.

Attention all automotive and petroleum collectors: here is a new book focusing on the Continental Oil Company and its products. Conoco became well-established as an oil supplier during the era of the horse and buggy, and when the automobile craze began to sweep the country, Conoco was ready. It has been providing oil, automobile products, and assistance to travelers for one hundred and twenty years. With almost three hundred full-color pictures.

This is the book that automobile enthusiasts and collectors of gasoline station related items have been waiting for. Filled with colorful photographs products, giveaways, sales promotional toys, signs, banners, uniforms, and equipment. Includes many historical black and white photographs of vintage Texaco stations, as well as early airplanes and ships. This book a helpful price guide. For those who remember the originals, Texaco Collectibles will bring back many fond memories.

Eco Air Meter Series 90 Service Manual -- This 28 page copy of the original service manual includes complete Operating Instructions, Site Preparation, Mounting, Electrical service & specifications, Mechanism Removal/Installation, Preventative Maintenance, and Parts Identification. Including Diagrams for each section for easier reading.