Up for consideration is this Original 1921 edition of the American Legal Association's  Automobile Green Book, Vol One - All New England States & Trunklines West and South published by the Scarborough Motor Guide (copyright 1921). This 860+ page soft leather bound book is profusely illustrated with photographs and is in Excellent shape which is amazing for a book that is almost 105 years old.

The A.L.A. was the precursor to the AAA, and was started in 1907 in Boston, to serve its members, who were the a new breed of adventurers and explorers....the American Motorist. As is now with the American Automobile Association (AAA), the A.L.A. provided benefits like Free Garage Service, Legal Defense (for speed traps which were very common in small towns that needed money), Property Damage Suits (insurance), Touring Information, and Official magazine.

Imagine heading down the roads in 1919, 1920, 1921 or 1922 in your motor vehicle, the ones of that era like:

Ajax, American, Anderson, Apperson 6 & 8, Auburn 4 & 6, Barley 6, Buick Master, Cadillac, Case, Chandler, Chevrolet Superior, Chrysler 4 & 6, Cleveland, Cole, Cunningham, Dagmar, Davis, Diana, Dodge Bros., Dorris, Duesenberg, DuPont, Durant, Elcar, Essex, Franklin, Gardner 5, 6 & 8, Gary O, H.C.S. 6, Haynes, Herts, Hudson, Hupmobile, Jewitt 6, Jordan, Kissel, Lexington, Lincoln, Locomobile,

Marmon, MacFarlan, Mercer, Moon Newport & London, Nash, Oakland, Oldsmobile, Overland, Packard 6 & 8, Paige, Peerless, Pierce Arrow, REO, Revere, Rickenbaker, Roamer, Rollins, Rolls Royce, Star, Sterling Knight, Stearns Knight, Stevens Duryea, Studebaker, Stutz, Velie, Westcott, Wills St. Claire, and Willys Knight

  This great old manual is chalk full of illustrations, maps, pictures, and page after page of detailed information on the roads of America. It is truly nostalgic to see the photos of old hotels and resorts, some still standing today! Wouldn't it be great to take this Road Atlas along on a trip today and go over the same routes as those early auto pioneers? The table of contents shows that this Green Book has a general index ..."to all cities and towns through which the various routes pass." If you have an old classic car from 1915 to 1921, or if you are an avid collector of auto literature, you will find this book a real treasure. 

Again, this 104 year old illustrated book is in Excellent shape.....still has the original map.

If you love old advertisements and maps, this is one for your library.

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My Book Ratings are as follows:

Mint: New or Like New condition, The overall condition of the book shows little or no sign of use.

Near Mint: The pages are crisp and/or white, and the binding & cover strong & nearly unmarked

Excellent (+) Plus: The pages are not torn, missing or abused. The binding & cover are strong with minimal or little wear.

Excellent: The pages are not torn or missing, but may be slightly dirty or have some greasy prints. The binding & cover are strong , showing only some wear at the corners.

Very Good: The pages are all intact and not abused, but may be frayed at the edge and possibly greasy or dirty from use. The binding & cover are strong but with fraying and/or stains/marks on the cover.

Good: The pages are all there, but with signs of much use. Some may be taped, slightly torn, or show a lot of greasy prints or dirt. The binding & cover are intact, but may be loose or has much fraying at the edges.

Fair: The pages are all there, but may be loose from the binding, torn and/or very dirty from use. The cover & binding are much to be desired, although the book is very much readable and useful for repairs.