Apperson Automobile Catalog c1920 Suede Cover with 16 Original Photographs

Description

Apperson Brothers Automobile Company Presentation Catalog featuring brown suede covers with gilt lettering containing 16 original mounted photographs 7-1/2"x9-3/8" with descriptions on facing pages detailing the manufacturing process from start to finish. Images shown include: View of the Plant, Motor Assembly,The Forge Shop, Frame Riveters at Work, The Block Test, Chassis Assembly, The Body Ovens, Chassis Painting, Upholstery Department, Final Assembly, Testing and Inspection.
The Apperson Brothers Automobile Company was located in Kokomo, Indiana and manufactured automobiles from 1902 to 1924. They were particularly proud of their eight cylinder engine with "eighty less parts". This is an especially rare catalog.
Catalog is 8-1/2"x10". The condition of the photographs vary from substantial fading (3 images) to slight edge discoloration to the balance. The sample photographs shown represent some of the better images. The pages are nicely bound in and the suede cover is very good with minor wear to the soft edges.