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BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama
BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama

BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING singer James Melton Signed Auto 1954 Classic Cars Autorama

$ 20.03

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Condition: Very Good Condition Autograph with large letters (Mr. Melton's name measures 4.5" wide x 2" high); About Good Condition Book [ Vintage, Orig, First Edition, 1954, Hardcover Book, Hand-signed in blue ink and inscribed to: "Ref -- Best Greetings from Jim Melton" on Front Endpaper-Verso Page (see pics), No Dustjacket, Book itself's cover-edges are worn from shelf-handling (see pics), front cover has a few small discolorations (see pics), both endpapers have age-related foxing; otherwise, internal text is clean, unmarked by former owner, well-bound, tight with strong hinges, solid, and strongly printed with over 60 photos] PLEASE SEE FULL DESCRIPTION
  • Type: Memoirs
  • Era: 1950s
  • Book Title: Bright Wheels Rolling
  • Country: USA
  • Subjects: Biographies & True Stories
  • Topic: Classic Cars
  • Age Level: Adults
  • Publisher: Macrae Smith Co
  • Modified Item: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • City: Hypoluxo, Florida
  • Special Attributes: Signed Autograph
  • Year: 1954
  • Modification Description: Signed Autographed
  • Region: North America

    Description

    BRIGHT WHEELS ROLLING
    by James Melton and Ken Purdy,
    illustrated with more than 60 photos,
    Published by
    Macrae Smith Co., Philadelphia,
    USA, 1954,
    1st Edition, 1954,
    Hardcover Book, 189 Pages,
    Hand-signed in blue ink and inscribed to: "Ref -- Best Greetings from Jim Melton" on Front Endpaper-Verso Page
    (see pic),
    This is an original, author-signed book from 1954
    .
    James Melton (1904 -- 1961), was a popular singer in the 1920s and early 1930s.  Melton sang romantic songs and popular ballads in a sweet style.  To showcase his growing collection of over 125 antique cars, he created
    the James Melton Autorama in
    Hypoluxo, Florida.
    The book is 189-pages long.  The book is a First Edition from 1954.
    The book's owner appears to be someone named "Ref", and James Melton signed his autograph as "Jim Melton" (see pics).
    See actual book in
    ebay
    pics above.  This is a nice, rare, vintage, hardback book.
    Very Good Condition Autograph with large letters :
    (Mr. Melton's name measures 4.5" wide x 2" high);
    About Good Condition Book
    [ Vintage, Orig, First Edition, 1954, Hardcover Book, Hand-signed in blue ink and inscribed to: "Ref -- Best Greetings from Jim Melton" on Front Endpaper-Verso Page (see pics), No Dustjacket, Book itself's cover-edges are worn from shelf-handling (see pics), front cover has a few small discolorations (see pics), both endpapers have age-related foxing; otherwise, internal text is clean, unmarked by former owner, well-bound, tight with strong hinges, solid, and strongly printed with over 60 photos]
    189 pages, approx. 9.5" x 6.5" x .75", navy blue cloth covers with coral-red cloth spine, silver titles, autographed by author,
    Hardcover Book
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