1909 Glidden Tour Historic Auto Race Brochure /Pathfinding/ Studebaker E.M.F.30.

Description

1909 Glidden Tour Historic Auto Race Brochure. A drive where "When it rains, there's no bottom to the ruts."  6.5X5 inches. Originally published as 46 pages including centerfold route map in 2 colors. Map has slight rust stains from staples. Features Studebaker Model E.M.F. 30. Missing pages 5 and 6. Reverse of present cover is marked page 4.  Don't know what page 1 and 2 and possibly 47 and 48 would have looked like, but they aren't included.  Has been folded in half vertically. Front and back are rough with water staining and moldiness. Old cellophane tape repair residue.  Pages inside are pretty nice for a booklet printed on slick paper. "Just a plain tale of the most strenuous test any automobile has ever undertaken"  The route: Detroit  to Denver and back to Kansas City.  2530 miles. Won by the underdog Studebaker. Sorry, NO international sales.  Please ask questions before bidding.