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Portrait Gallery of Early Automobiles by Clarence P. Hornung, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. in 1968, offers a magnificent pictorial pageant of automotive history. This hardcover volume features 100 meticulously drawn color plates documenting the evolution of the motorcar from pre-Civil War experimental prototypes through 1915. The collection showcases rare beauty and technological milestones from legendary makers like Ford, Olds, and Packard, accompanied by detailed notes and comments. A significant work for collectors and historians, this book captures the transition from carriage ancestry to the dawn of the modern automotive era with artistic fidelity and historical depth. Author: Clarence P. Hornung Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Publication Year: 1968 Format: Hardcover Language: English Topic: Antique Automobiles Number of Plates: 100 Illustrations: Color Plates Subject: Automotive History Era Covered: 1853-1915 Country of Origin: USA (Content), Japan (Printing) Special Features: Illustrated Dust Jacket Measurements: • Width: 14" • Height: 11" Vintage Cars, Classic Autos, Automotive Art, Coffee Table Book, Car Collector, Transportation History, 1960s Books, Retro Decor, Horseless Carriage, Mechanical Engineering, Americana, Bibliophile 20J 0726