About this book

Vintage 1947 first edition hardcover of Motor Memories: A Saga of Whirling Gears by Eugene W. Lewis, published by Alved, Publishers, Detroit.

Scarce Detroit-published automotive history title covering the early development of the automobile industry in America. Includes original dust jacket in removable protective cover, illustrated content, and laid-in 1951 typed correspondence on Industrial National Bank letterhead concerning the book and its pricing. The letters appear signed by Eugene W. Lewis, adding strong collector interest.

A nice collectible copy for Detroit history, automotive history, early motor car, and Michigan ephemera collectors.

Condition notes: light shelf wear, mild age toning, previous owner stamp/name to front endpaper, dust jacket protected in removable plastic cover, and laid-in letters with fold lines. Binding appears sound and pages appear clean with no writing seen aside from noted owner marking. Photos show actual item.