Established 1998
Books & Publications
Handtub Junction, USA
Established 1998
Books & Publications
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The Encyclopedia of American Hand Fire Engines |
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Produced by
Handtub Junction, USA in 2001, the Encyclopedia lists of over 2000
hand fire engine alphabetically by name. It includes the manufacturer’s
name, date of construction, a brief history when available, size, current
location and more. In addition to the engine listing there is a hand
engine builder list, a glossary of hand engine terms and several pages of
information on several of America’s most noted hand engine manufacturers.
The many drawings, some from the pages of the maker's original catalog can
help anyone who may be in doubt who built their engine. Encyclopedia of Hand Fire Engines Qty: Price: $29.99 |
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The 2022 NESVFL Yearbook is here.
Get all the stats from the 2022 muster season including muster results,
final standings, a page for each engine with a color photo and all thier
statistics for the year. Also includes some historical league
information and photos. Have all the info at the tip of your fingers!
Includes a complete set of original scorecards from the year. Hopefully this will become an annual publication. 8 1/2" x 11" 26 pages. Get yours today! |
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A Complete History of the Boston Fire Department Including The Fire-alarm Service And The Protective Department, From 1630 - 1888 |
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Reprint of
an original work by Arthur Wellington Brayley covering the early years
of the Boston Fire Dept. A wealth of information on the different hand
engines companies of the city and the people who operated them, along
with fires and other historic events. 6 1/4" x 9 1/2" 320 pages |
| Hand Pump Fire Engine Guide | |
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Nice publication
produced by handtub enthusist Don Mason in the year 2000. The pictures
are not the greatest but loaded with lots of information on identifying
hand fir engine , not only American but also some foreign hand engine
manufacturers. |
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Fire Engine Builders of Pennsylvania by Randy Watts |
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Outstanding
publication by Randy Watts with an in-depth look at hand fire engine
builders from the state of Pennsylvania between 1730 and 1860. Dozens of
photos, diagrams and newpapers advertisments. The most comprehensive
publication on these builders ever produced. A must for any hand engine
enthusiast's library! 8 1/2" x 11" 54 pages |
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Another outstanding
publication by Randy Watts. Philadelphia Hose Carriage Builders looks at
the many hose carriage builders from the state of Pennsylvania between 1800 and 1871. Dozens of
photos, diagrams and newpapers advertisments. You are not going to find
more inforation on this subject anywhere! 8 1/2" x 11" 52 pages |
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Philadelphia Builders publications and save $10! |
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| 1872 Fred J. Miller Illustrated Cataloge | |
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Reprint of an 1872 Fred J Miller Illustrated Cataloge of Fire Apparatus and
Fire Department Supplies of every description. 30 pages of fire appartus
and equipment from the era.
5 1/2" x 8 1/2" |
| The Story of Eighty Five Engines Reprint | |
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The Story of eighty-five engines is literally that.
Put togeather by Frank W. Turner who was the treasurer of the Somerville
Veteran Firemen's Association. It
is a tabulation of 85 different hand engines that competed at musters from
the 1890s through 1912 when this book was published. A must for every hand engine muster fans
library. Original copies of this book are very hard to find and very
expensive when you do find them. But now you can get the most important part
of the book, it's information! The original publication was 5 3/8" wide x 7"
high. It has been reprinted on 8 1/2" x 11" stock with 2 original pages to
one reprint page, 43 pages. |
| Reprint of 1908 Lowell MA. Muster Book | |
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Now is your chance to own a reprint copy of one of the greatest pieces
of hand engine memorabilia "The Lowell Muster Book" Reprinted with wide
margins so you can make notes, the book is over 60 pages and has over 50
photographs of muster engines from the 1908 muster. 8 1/2: x 11" |
| New England States Veteran Fireman's League 75th Anniversary Book | |
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A
book produced by then League Secretary Charles Mastin for the 75th anniversary of the
league in 1965. No pictures but has a page on each organization then a member of the
league. Also lots of muster tidbits. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 56 pages. |
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Winders & Coffee Grinders by Don Mason |
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This
is a very informative little book on the out of the ordinary hand fire engine produced in
the early 1800's. Learn about engine builders like Luther Holland of Belchertown,
MA, Asshel Hubbard of Vermont to name just a few. Another must have for the
serious handtub buff. 8 1/2" x 51/2", 24 pages |
| Cairns & Brothers 1890s Fire Equipment Catalog Reprint | |
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This
is a reprint of the 1890s Cairns & Brother catalog No. 18. Lots of great
information on helmets, badges, trumpets, clothing and much more. 68
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| Cairns & Brothers 1937 Fire Equipment Catalog Reprint | |
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This
is a reprint of the 1937 Cairns & Brother catalog No. 29. Lots of great information on
helmets, badges, trumpets, clothing and much more. 48 pages |
| 1928 Wirt & Knox Mfg. Co. Catalog Reprint | |
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Reprint
of the 1928 Wirt & Knox Mfg. Co. catalog No. A-28. Known for there excellent hose
reels, there are many more items in this reprint. They sold all kinds of firefighting
equipment. 61 pages |
| 1895 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine Catalog | |
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Reprint of an Amoskeag Steam Fire
Engine Catalog. In addition to line drawings and complete description of
thier engines also includes a complete list of all 713 engine produced
by the company. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 55 pages |
| Standard of the Northwest | |
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Reprint Catalog No. C4-A 1923 from the
Waterous Fire Engine Co. of St. Paul, MN. Includes Compression Fire
Hydrants, Cast Iron Pipe Specials, Extension Valve Boxes, Gate Valves,
Watere Works and Firefighting Equipment. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 33 pages "Our Goods are the Standard of the Northwest" |
| H.K. Barnes Catalog Reprint | |
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Henry
K. Barnes of Boston, Ma put out this catalog in 1895. Not as many items as the above 2
catalogs, but still lots of interesting reading. and a good reference to the
equipment of the turn of the century. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 26 pages |
| Holloway Chemical Fire Engine Catalog Reprint | |
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A reprint of an original Holloway Chemical
Engine of Baltimore, MD catalog from 1881. Most of Holloway's chemical
engine and ladder trucks from the era are pictured along with "standard
equipment for each vehicle". 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 16 pages |
| Carriage and Wagon Axles for Horse Drawn Vehicles | |
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Compiled by the Carriage Museum of
America. This is a great publication with tons of information. The book
is a compilation on articles on axel making taken from late 19th century
journals published in Americafor the Carriage industry. Sections include
the development of axle making, axel settings, axle manufactuers, axle
types. lubrication and much more.
9" x 12" 250 pages. |
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Hand Engine Note Cards |
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colorful note cards with 2 magnificent hand engines on them, these ivory colored note
cards come 6 to a pack complete with envelopes. |
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