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1949 Book Jeeper’s Japan $60

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UPDATE:  Jay has got this book for sale. Comment below for more info.

It is Jeeper’s Jeep by Francis Baker.  Here’s the description:

“Tokyo: Toppan Co, Ltd, 1949 FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, of a charming collection of satirical genre prints à la japonaise: These are meant to represent some of “the humorous experiences of the occupation which the Jeep–certainly a symbol of the period, has enabled it [ie, the Occupation] to see.”

The author has recorded her impressions of American occupied Japan and various scenes of the occupation as she travelled the country by Jeep.

In all there are twenty-four prints accompanied by doggerel couplets on facing pages, together with two additional prints on the covers. The artist is best known as Frances Blakemore. She grew up in eastern Washington and worked mainly in Tokyo (both before and after the war), where she founded the Franell Gallery and published the standard Who’s who in modern Japanese prints (1975).

Binding: Publisher’s quarter red boards, color-pictorial sides, pictorial endpapers, all edges trimmed & plain

Condition: Spine barely chipped, inside clean, joints cracked but holding, outisde has shelf wear. AN UNUSUALLY VERY GOOD COPY of a scarce and fragile book.

Pictures include front and back of book, inside cover page, one of the full page drawings, and prologue.

Very rare I know only of one other in existence

51 pages 24 full-page color illustrations 179 x 262 mm, 10 1/4″ x 7 1/4″

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1945 In The Service of America – Ford Motor Company Book

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Josh shared some photos of pages from this Ford Motor Company twenty-page book titled In The Service of America. The book contains photos of jeeps, seeps, and other contributions Ford made to the war effort. We believe the book was published in 1945.

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1957 Special Equipment Book on eBay

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Here’s an interesting book. I haven’t seen one in this format.

“Original great condition. Willy’s Jeep Toledo, Ohio 1957. Paperback. Shows slight age.”

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Dan’s FC-150 Rebuild

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Mark Smith and Dan Laity teamed up on a story about Dan’s rebuilt FC-150. Check it out at jeep truck.com.

http://jeeptruck.com/articles/DanLaityFC150/index.html

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Joey the Jeep Book

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Roger bought this kids’ jeep book at a nearby military show so we could document it. It’s a small book, 3 1/8″ x 4 1/2″, and is only 8 pages in length, including the front and back cover.

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1950s-1960s Kaiser Willys Service Bulletin Book on eBay

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This book appears to contain lots of bulletins.

“From an old dealership comes this binder of service bulletins mostly from the late 1950’s to mid 1960’s for Kaiser, Willys, Jeep…I have taken pictures of the categories covered…in well used condition, but I suspect useful to those who still have some of these antique vehicles…good luck and please check our feedback and other fine items from our home to yours.”

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Olyslager “Jeep” Book on eBay

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Rare Olyslager Jeep Book

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Vintage Sticker and Color Book w/ Jeep **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I doubt there are many jeeps, but still an interesting vintage piece.

“Vintage large paper children book: “Make Sticker Pictures No Paste Need – No. #1565-15 – Fine Books For Children by Merrill Company Publishers” on both front & back cover  – please see above all scan picture & condition – NOTE: about this large book, I had difficult take large picture of problem tablet, so use my scan machine is small, please see 1st scan picture of center of book, 2nd scan is on top of book & 3rd scan is bottom of book (you can see them?), show you only 3 pictures of inside pages that problem with my scan picture, about inside pages had 16 pages total include 4 full colorful stickers (never removed/still gum on back and only 8 tanning paper pages with black pictures; 1 page is Fire Chief Arrives, 2 page is Color This Picture (Ladder Frie Truck), 3 page is Fireman Go Into Action, 4 page is Color This Picture (Train engine with cards), 5 page is Tanker & Moving Trucks, 6 page is (4 small different pictures) of crawl shovel & dump truck, Gasoline Truck, Bulldozer, & Cattle Truck,  7 page is Steam Shovel & 2 Dump Trucks, and 8 page is 3 different pictures of A Horse Races Train, Streamline Out West, & Trough The Farmlands ..”

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Jeepers Jamboree Book II on eBay

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Anyone know anything about these books? I’ve never run across one.

” Jeepers Jamboree and Jeep Jamboree, Inc, Pub, Georgetown, CA, 1992; 1st edition; SIGNED and dated by the Author. Book Condition; Like new. Dust Jacket Condition; POOR has been torn in half with a piece missing. Is now sandwiched between the pages. Also has a copy of West Coast Willys Newsletter laid in from Sept 1996″

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1965 Jeep Commercial Vehicles Sales Book

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This was on eBay. I bid on it for a while, but it got too rich for me. Finally sold for $199.35. Congrats to whomever won it!

“This is a original Willys Jeep Dealer Sales Catalog, the front page is dated 1965.  This is roughly 103 sheets of original brochures from Jeep and the Accessory Manufacturers in a three ring binder, making it about 206 pages of information.  The front cover says Government Sales.  It has the Jeep Universal and Cab Forward models along with all specifications and every approved accessory I could think of and a lot I would never have thought existed.  Some pretty interesting accessories from the expected winches, lockout hubs, PTO’s, Cabs, etc. to the unexpected like complete fire fighting units, agriculture equipment, street sweepers, camper shell, aftermarket bodies, wreckers and on and on.  The photos just show some of the pages, I used up all of the photos just showing some of the content.  It is used and out of dry storage in dry New Mexico so there is no mustiness to it.  The pages look like they have been used very little, however it is 50 years old so there is some expected shop wear from age, nothing real major that I could see.  I think the photos pretty much show the treasure trove of information in this book better than I can explain it.”

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Willys-Jeep-Factory-CJ-DJ-FC-4WD-Commercial-Vehicles-Sales-Book-206-pg-/231599548237?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jI98a12Y4j8c%252Fc7pMHRA3y9%252Fito%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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French La Jeep Booklets on eBay

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Marc discovered these rare La Jeep booklets on eBay.

“Rare, deux revues techniques éditées par le service de l’imprimerie et bureau de dessin de l’Ecole de Cavalerie de Saumur en janvier 1953 à 2000 exemplaires concernant la fameuse jeep, état de conservation très correct (voir photos)

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1943 Willy Jeep Book by Bob Clemens and Patricia Windrow on eBay

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Another copy of this Bob Clemens book is for sale.

“Notes: Willy’s Overland Motors. 1943. Very Good paperback. Clean, unmarked. No names or inscriptions. Blue pictorial cover with Red and white lettering and pictorial design. Edge wear to spine. No creases. Corners are lightly bumped. Top, side and lower portion of cover are faded approximately one inch. No chips, tears, water marks or stains.

Willys’ Jeep was a promotional pamphlet geared towards children to provide history pertaining to the Jeep used during World War II . Issued after the first national “Buy a Jeep Campaign” led by the US Treasury Department through the nation’s schools raised enough to purchase 50,000 Jeeps for the War. A beautiful and rare piece of Americana. Written by Bob Clemens. Illustrated by Patricia Windrow. 17 pages. 10×7 inches. Solidly bound. Quality guaranteed with full refund”

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The Military Jeep Model MB GPW Nabholtz on eBay

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This is a rare first edition The Military Jeep Model MB GPW  by Lawrence Nabholtz. According to what I’ve read copies of this book go for high prices.

“The Military Jeep Model MB GPW 1st edition by Lawrence Nabholtz, NOS condition. If you are into WWII Jeeps or just Military Vehicles this is the book to have. It’s highly sought after in the Military Vehicle collecting world. It covers many aspects of the Jeep that you will not find any where else.

It’s been long out of print, and the author has passed on. This is the Original, 1st edition, which was limited to 1000 Numbered copies, this one being #0943. It’s 8.5×11 and 63 pages.

I bought several of these for family and friends when first published. I recently found this extra one in a sealed plastic storage tote, where it’s been since new.”

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Books on Jeeps in Colorado Springs — Estate Sale

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There may be something interesting here. No pics provided.

“Part of an estate. lots of books on jeeps, railroad, military, and Colorado. Call me to schedule a time to take a look. ”

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/bks/4903236529.html

 
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The First Jeep by Paul Bruno

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Last month I learned about Paul Bruno’s new book, The First Jeep.  “The First Jeep” is the initial release in Bruno’s Project Management in History series which will continue to investigate the entrepreneurial lessons that can be learned from compelling historical projects.

I’d planned to read it and report on it, but my time this month has disappeared (where did it go??), so I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. However, I wanted to make sure I mentioned the book in case anyone wanted to order it. As soon as I get done reading it, I’ll update the post with my thoughts. I have thumbed through it and learned that it’s got both early jeep history coupled with a parallel discussion of lessons to be learned form Bantam’s experience.

Project Management in History: The First Jeep (Project Management in History Series) (Volume 1)

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1944 War Bonds School Magazine

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This April 1944 War Bonds School Bulletin includes illustrations of a couple jeeps.

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SCHOOLS AT WAR, QUARTERLY WAR SAVINGS NEWS BULLETIN FOR TEACHERS
ORIGINAL PERIOD PAPER. WORLD WAR TWO
VERY RARE THIS MAY BE THE ONLY COPY LEFT IN THE WORLD ! MOST WERE THROWN AWAY OR DESTROYED

THIS ISSUE DATE: APRIL 1944
cover: minuteman flag, drum.
Back cover: where do we go from here ?
contents: WAR LOAN IDEAS, TEACHING AIDS, CLASSROOM PROJECTS.

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De Jeep Express Book on eBay

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This book, written in Dutch, follows the adventure of driving a jeep from Indonesia to Holland. Anyone ever read it?

“here we have a nice book on a dutch army guy who drives his ww2 jeep back to holland from indonesia
great adventure. Written in dutch. A must have for the jeep book collector willys mb or ford gpw”

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Willys Overland Product Merchandising Book **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Last year one of these was sold in segments. I bought one of those segments and I’ve seen some of the others. It’s a rare, pretty interesting book.

“This Product Merchandising Manual was made by Willys Motors Inc and Willys-Overland Export Corporation. This Has a Dated Price List 1955. The Original Binder is in OK Condition ,I Will Never Say Perfect.

I Noticed a Few Sections Missing ,,IE Wrecker , PTO Equipment , Sprayers ,Maybe Those Sections Went To Different Dealers.”product-merchandising-book

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1942 The Little Jeep Book on eBay

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UPDATE:  Here’s another rare book for sale.

“Ayers, Peggy Griffin; The Little Jeep

GLENDALE, CA, 1942
Published by GRIFFIN PATTERSON PUBLISHING
illustrations songs
Binding: PAPER BACK WHITE
Size: 6.25X8.75
22 Pages
Topic: Children’s books
Overall Condition is: FAIR
previous owner markings (rear blank cover child drawings), BOOK incorrectly bound all pages present some pages upside down, front and back cover staining and some missing pieces, front cover has crease on corners, over all browning, aged staining, spine tattered and missing some pieces,
REF#:065829”

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Trader Wooly and the Ghost in the Colonel’s Jeep

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Trader Wooly and the Ghost in the Colonel’s Jeep is one of three books written by Tom Townsend. I’ve not read the book. According to his website, the series is “about army dependents growing up and going to middle school in West Germany. Trader and his friends seem to be getting in and out of trouble a lot. The books are historical fiction full of adventure.”

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Mounty in a Jeep Book **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

“MOUNTY IN A JEEP BY T.MORRIS LONGSTRETH,1949 THE MACMILLAN COMPANY. EX LIBRARY HARDCOVER,158 PAGES,APPEARS TITLE WAS HANDWRITTEN ON EDGE OF COVER,NORMAL COVER WEAR AND LIBRARY STAMPS,WRITING ON BLANK PAGE,”

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California State Park Rangers and Jeeps

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First published 09/17/2012: I ran across this book about “California State Park Rangers” written by Michael G. Lynch, which includes several pictures of Rangers and Jeeps.  I’ve included three images below and don’t know if there are more.  The book covers the history of California State Park Rangers, beginning with the first Ranger Galen Clark at Yosemite State Park in 1866.  With a career of thirty-five years in the California Park system, Michael plans to donate some of the proceeds to the parks.

According to the author, many of the images come from the state park archives, which you can view online here.

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1944 Jeeps A Dog for Defense Book **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

I doubt there are many jeeps in this book, but it’s an unusual bit of WWII memorabilia.

“RARE 1ST EDITION 1944 “JEEPS – A DOG FOR DEFENSE” BY SYLVESTRE C. WATKINS
IN EXCELLENT, VINTAGE CONDITION (AS SHOWN). DUST JACKET HAS SOME SHELF WEAR ON TOP.
INTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
WILCOX & FOLLETT CO, CHICAGO. 1944.
*OFFERS WELCOME*
BID WITH CONFIDENCE. EMAIL ME FOR DETAILED PHOTOS”

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Rare Willys Industrial Engine Parts List **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Here’s a rare parts list booklet from Willys Motors. The POWER GIANT branding is new to me.

“Auction is for old heavy equipment parts catalog brochure. 63 pages. Cover has wear and soiling. Has some water marks on bottom edge of cover and first 5 pages from moisture. All other pages are good with no tears and very light soiling.”

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FJ, DJ, CJ-3B, and FC Owners Manuals on eBay

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Here are a series of owners manuals with starting prices are only $5.

1. 1961 FJ-3A Fleetvan

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3. 1958 Jeep Willys dispatcher DJ3A

4. 1959 Jeep Willys dispatcher DJ3A

5. Jeep Willys CJ3B owner’s manual

6. Jeep Willys FC150 owner’s manual

7. Vintage Original Willys 4 Wheel Drive “How To Use” Manual 1960’s? Jeep

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