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Chapman Valve Co Indian Orchard Mass. Fire Hydrants & Etc. #30 Early 1900 Book

US $295.00

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 30th

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Chapman Valve Co Indian Orchard Mass. Fire Hydrants Etc No #30 Early 1900 We are listing several books from the very early years of Chatman manufacturing company Boston Massachusetts. These books date back to the early years of the company and some are directly tied to management handwriting, and notes from changes in designs and patterns. These books are estate fresh to the market, and have not been seen by anyone, in almost 100 years. The dates of the books range from 1880 through the mid-1930s. We acquired these books all in one lot, but since they cover different aspects of the business and family will be selling them separately. We also will be listing original black and white 8 x 10 photographs of the company's production pieces, as well as a company photograph book containing 56 pages of inventory at the company sold one first opened up. Chapman valve started out as Chatman manufacturing company and was located at 77 Kilby St., Boston, MA. According to an ornamental Chatman valve clock they started in 1854 and produced fire hydrants with Babbitt metal seats. This location was where they produced the first style of hydrant below, #1703. Very little is known about this style hydrant and the Boston Massachusetts location. In 1874 a new large factory complex was built in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts and the company name was changed to Chatman valve manufacturing company was also here that Chatman introducer list 82 slide gate hydrant had made them famous. Chapman produced many thousands of these hydrants from 1874 to about 1930. All but the very last of these list 82 hydrants have Boston or Boston USA embossed on the upper barrels so it's unclear when the Boston facility was no longer used. Selling another antique parts and technical book from the Chapman valve manufacturing company. Indian Orchard, Massachusetts. Number 30. The condition of this book is exceptional to say the least as you can see by the pictures. There is no exact date on this book would buy the cars in the pictures I would dated about 1910 or so. The condition is second to none. The outside covers are dirty from handling, which can be cleaned up easy the pages are complete no chairs no wrinkles no crimps no nothing except a little yellowing. There are total of 174 pages us a couple blank pages in the back for notes the back inside cover has some pencil scratching of some sort and a dozen or so pages and a blue X at the top of the page. The binding is great. This is a technical book on sizes without prices, I'm sure it's not there complete inventory. Again if you are a collector of these types of books you will look a long time before you find any like this is in very good to fine condition. There is a couple stains on the bottom front cover as well as an old piece of Scotch tape on the top. The size of the book is 6.25 x 9.25 ". Make sure you look at all the other books we have from this company as well as many original photographs will be listing in the next few days. Please look at all the pictures as they are part of the description. Free shipping and handling in the lower 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii are extra postage. Please read all of our store policies listed on our ME PAGE before you place any bids. STOCK # 74801 Store Policies A TO Z The word antique is the most abused word on this planet, it means things are at least 100 years old in any dictionary. Canceled bids are okay to use, if you do cancel a bid because you entered the wrong numbers, we will expect you to enter the correct numbers. Custom fees will be paid by the buyer. Deliveries are possible up to 100 miles for a charge. Descriptions are carefully listed, yet over 80% of buyers do not read the full description, proven fact. Feedback is given to you after you receive your item, examine it and if satisfied leave feedback for us. 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