Lot # 129 - Vintage Electrical & Mechanical Books Code Handbook Lot

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions:
Start Date/Time: 06-Apr-2026 12:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 13-Apr-2026 9:08:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

Itsmemario

Auction has ended

Description :

A solid and collectible vintage technical book lot featuring early electrical, mechanical, and industrial reference materials. These are the kinds of books that built trades—packed with diagrams, formulas, and practical knowledge from the early-to-mid 20th century.

Included in this lot:
Internal Combustion Engines – Streeter & Lichty (McGraw-Hill)
Switchboards and Panelboards – vintage industrial electrical reference
National Electrical Code Handbook – Abbott (1940 Code, McGraw-Hill)
Audels Handy Book of Practical Electricity – with wiring diagrams
Hawkins Electrical Guide No. 8 – covering telegraph, wireless, bells, and lighting

These books are highly appealing for:
• Collectors of early technical and industrial texts
• Electricians, mechanics, and trade enthusiasts
• Steampunk / industrial décor and display
• Film, staging, or prop use

The aged bindings, gold lettering, and rich colors make this a visually striking shelf set as well as a functional historical reference group.


Condition
Fair to good vintage condition.
• Expected wear including edge wear, fraying, discoloration, and aging
• Some spine wear and loosening typical of books of this age
• Interiors appear intact but may show age-related toning

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Shipping
Yes – Shipping available
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Auction History

Highest bidder is Itsmemario

Date Bid User
07-Apr-2026 4:58:05 PM $5.00 Itsmemario

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