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Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles softcovr book
The Ultimate Antique Bicycle Reference!

The Most Authoritative and Sought-After Reference Book for the antique bicycle collector is available again! A comprehensive sourcebook for everyone from the beginning hobbyist to the advanced collector, this new second edition provides a complete overview of these marvelous machines. Almost 400 pages, packed with 350 illustrations and photos, this book covers the development of the bicycle from the earliest 1817 hobbyhorse through the elegant high wheelers, tri-and quadri-cycles to the safety bicycles and interesting 20th-century models.
Some collectors buy a hardcover for their reference library and a softcover edition for carrying around in the field.

> Tips on locating bikes, determining their authenticity and condition, even what kind of prices to expect!
> Advice on preservation versus restoration, including when and how to strip and repaint, how to find or make parts.
> How to ride the several varieties of high wheel bicycles.
> Detailed information on early manufacturers, models, and design features!
> Contact information on the bicycle collecting movement and help resources

New, no flaws whatsoever.
Collecting and Restoring Antique Bicycles, softcover, 370 pages,
pub: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum, Orchard park, NY,
ISBN: 0-9649537-1-4


Table of Contents
. The Collector
. The Hobby Horse: 1817 - 1821
. The Boneshaker: 1861 - 1871
. The Ordinary: 1871 - 1892
. The High Wheel Safety: 1876 - 1891
. The Solid Tyre Safety: 1855 - 1894
. The Pneumatic Tire Safety: 1892 - 1900
. The Post-1900 Safeties: 1900 - 1970
. The Adult Tricycle: 1819 - 1900
. How To Find Them
. How To Make Them Safe To Ride
. How To Make Them Ready To Show
. How To Get Ready For An Outing
. How To Form A Collection
. Bibliography
. Appendix 1: Directories
. Appendix 2: Resources and Services
. Appendix 3: 2,100 American Brands (47 pages!)
. Index

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