Chas. V. Arnold “Tiny Power: Steam Models and Supplies” 1956 Catalog

Tiny Power: Steam Models and Supplies (1956 Catalog)
An incredibly scarce and highly detailed 1956 trade catalog from Charles V. Arnold, the legendary model engineer of Corvallis, Oregon.
Filled with precise schematics, pricing lists, and photographic plates of miniature marine, horizontal, and traction steam engines, this catalog is a holy grail for steam engine hobbyists, model engineering collectors, and industrial history enthusiasts.
It offers an invaluable, highly collectible window into mid-century American hobbyist craftsmanship and precision machining.
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#### **Book Details**
* **Author:** Chas. V. Arnold
* **Illustrator:** Not credited (includes detailed technical photographs and schematics)
* **Publisher:** Chas. V. Arnold, Corvallis, Oregon
* **Binding:** PAPERBACK
* **Edition Points:** 1956 Catalog edition, with the original cover price of $1.00 printed at the top right.
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#### **Condition Report**
* **Overall Grade:** VG+
* **Cover & Spine:** Clean, white cardstock covers with some surface wear. Faint ink notation (“CA”) at the top right corner of the front cover. The staple-bound spine is secure, staples show oxidization, but no significant migration.
* **Text Block & Pages:** Pages are clean and crisp, bright, semi-gloss stock. No tanning, foxing, or brittle edges present. High-contrast printing of mechanical parts and diagrams remains incredibly sharp.
* **Binding:** Very tight, square, and secure. Staples are completely intact and firm.
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