Birthday Book of the Day: as Herr Benz commented, "My first customer was a lunatic. My second had a death wish."

Georgano, G.N., Encyclopedia of American Automobiles (E.P. Dutton & Co., 1979; revised edition from The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars, published by Dutton in 1968). ISBN 0-525-097929. Profiles of over 1640 brands of automobiles manufactured in the US and Canada, from Abbott (1909-18) to Zip (1913-14). Hardcover, unclipped dust jacket, very good condition. A fascinating, name by name listing of every American auto badge for the industry’s first 75 years!

HBB price: $40 or best offer.

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