An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines
This 1st edition of Jerry Ayliffe's book on coin-op machines was published in 1981. Close to the start of the boom in coin-op collecting and at the very forefront of the cataloging of machine types and values. Superceded by volumes 2 and 3, with essentially the same information, but a nice historical volume.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 288 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK143 $24.95
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An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines
Here is the 2nd edition of the Jerry Ayliffe book on coin-op machines. Separate sections for the different types of coin-op machines, in a size that makes it easy to take with you to shows and flea markets.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 312 pages.
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BK139 $29.95
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An American Premium Guide to Jukeboxes and Slot Machines
Now in its 3rd edition, with updated prices, Jerry Ayliffe's book was one of the first to establish prices for the many machines that were being sought by collectors. Separate sections for the different types of coin-op machines, in a size that makes it easy to take with you to shows and flea markets.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 344 pages.
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BK028 $24.95
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Amusement Machines
Part of the British Shire series of books, Lynn Pearson has put together a nice little volume on coin-op machines. Even though it is only 32 pages, it contains many photos and much information that is not found in other books.Soft cover, 6" by 8" format, 32 pages. ISBN No. 0-7478-0179-7.
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BK130 $60.00
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The Anatomy of a Vintage Slot Machine
Back in 1978, Dan Post of Post Era Books painstakingly reproduced a booklet put out by the Mills Novelty Co. in 1933. A nice piece of historical literature that any slot machine collector would enjoy.Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 46 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK015 $65.00
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Price Guide to Antique Slot Machines
Richard and Barbara Reddock were one of the first couples to attempt to catalog and put prices on early slot machines, way back in 1981. Numerous black and white photos, plus many more in color, of slot machines. A well written buyer's handbook that covers collecting, buying, pricing, playing strategies, rare machines, technical and historical information and information on the legality of collecting slots. This seldom seen book is a nice addition to the slot collectors library.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 296 pages. ISBN No. 0-87069-332-8.
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BK144 $44.95
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Arcades and Slot Machines
This book by Paul Braithwaite comes to us from "across the pond" and is a study of a vintage penny arcade. A must have for anyone interested in British wall machines and English slots. Also has a nice section on the history of these classic machines.Soft cover, 6" by 8 1/2" format, 106 pages.
BK033 $49.95
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Arcadia, Slot Machines of Europe & America
If the English machines, of all types, interest you then this is a must have book. Jean-Claude Baudot has assembled a fantastic collection of photographs that showcase the less often seen machines that reside in Europe. Wonderfully photographed, mostly in full color. A nice section of coin-op history as well. You will really enjoy this book.Hard cover, 165 pages. ISBN No. 0-7104-2052-8.
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BK132 $125.00
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Automatic Pleasures, The History of the Coin Machine
Here is another book on coin-ops that comes from Great Britain. Nic Costa has woven together a wonderful historical record of the coin machine from the English perspective. Published in 1988, it has become a very desirable book to have in ones library, especially for the collector who is interested in English wall games and "What the Butler Saw" type machines. Very well illustrated, with many photos in color.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 7" by 10" format, 222 pages. ISBN No. 1-870703-00-6.
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BK093 $125.00
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Bally Slot Machines, Electro-Mechanicals 1964-1980
Marsh Fey has put together the book that you want in your library if you like the Bally slots of the 60s and 70s. Hundreds of photos and copies of flyers for this very collectible family of slot machines. Now in its 3rd edition, it includes a nice cross reference by year of manufacture.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 82 pages. No ISBN No.
BK171 $14.95
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Coin-ops On Location
If you have ever looked for photographs of locations that include coin operated machines you know how difficult it can be to find them, at any price. Well, Dick Bueschel and Eric Hatchell did all the work and have assembled a very impressive book of coin-op machines on location. This is a large part of the impressive collection of postcards and photographs that Dick had put together over the years.This copy is autographed by the author, Dick Bueschel.
Hard cover, 10" by 8" format, 144 pages. ISBN No. 0-9638176-0-4.
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BK095 $195.00
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Coin Slot Guides
The Coin Slot Guide series was the brain-child of Dick Bueschel. He saw it as a way to get seldom seen literature for specific machines into the hands of the collectors who had the machines and needed information on repair and restoration. Originally planned to be a series of 100, 34 was as high as he ever got. A very valuable source of information for the specific machines involved.These books are out of print (limited availability).
BK108 $22.95
Indicate desired issue after the part number (i.e. BK108-09)Available issues are listed at right:
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01 Mills Bells
02 Jennings Chief
07 Paces Races
08 Mills Silent "War Eagle"
09 Watling Rol-A-Top/Treasury
11 A C Novelty Multi-Bell
13 Mills Vest Pocket
14 Auto-Bell Hightop Models
16 Bakers Pacers
17 Mills Goosenecks
18 Schall Star
20 Mills Hightops
21 Early Card Machines
22 Yale Wonder Clock
23 Oom Paul
24 Mills 1918-1925 Slot Machines
26 Evans Lucky Lucre & Casino Belles
27 Buckley Digger
28 Caille/Mills Perfection
29 Mills Liberty Bell/Operator Bell
30 Evans Races
31 Jennings Today
32 Buckley Pointmaker/Safari
33 Keeney Super Bell
34 Superior Races
Collector's Guide to Vintage Coin Machines
Written by the late, great Dick Bueschel, this is a perfect starter book for anyone who in interested in coin operated machines. Sections on all the major types of machines, with hundreds of great color photographs. 2nd edition with updated price guide. (When printing the 2nd edition, part of the index and price guide was inadvertently omitted. Copies purchased from us has this information included.)Hard cover, 220 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-0579-4.
BK026 $39.95
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Collector's Treasury of Antique Slot Machines from Contemporary Advertising
This book by Peter Bach is a compilation of advertisements that appeared in the trade magazines for slot machines and trade stimulators during the coin-op hey-days of 1925-1950. This is a valuable reference book that should be on your shelf.Hard cover, 6" by 9" format, 480 pages.
BK076 $26.95
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Drop Coin Here
Here it is, Ken Rubin's holy grail of coin-op books. Page after page of great photographs of many different types of coin operated machines. Also includes a copy of the original price guide for the book, BK174.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 96 pages.
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BK013 $125.00
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Coin Game's Value Guide
and Rarity Supplement
Soon after the book Drop Coin Here came out, "Mr. Russell" produced this updated price guide for the machines
listed in it. A nice supplement to the landmark coin-op book.Soft cover, 12 pages. No ISBN No.
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BK174 $6.00
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For Amusement Only
Tom Gustwiller has assembled a fantastic collection of photographs, covering most types of slot machines and trade stimulators. Broken down into the major classifications, he has also researched manufacturers, ages and rarities.Includes an updated 2000-2001 price guide.
This copy is autographed by the author, Thomas Gustwiller.
Hard cover, 248 pages. ISBN No. 0-9644748-0-8.
BK017 $34.95
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The Gamblers
Part of The Old West series put out by Time-Life Books in 1978, this book has a nice section on gambling machines.Hard cover, 10 pages of fabulous photographs.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK008 $39.95
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Games of the 1900's
A nice reprint of an early Mills catalog showing their line of upright slots ab=nd early counter games.Includes some machines that are not covered in the usual slot books.
Soft cover, 7 pages.
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BK175 $10.00
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Handbook of Slot Machine Reel Strips
The late Dan Mead was very interested in the statistics of slot machine payout mathematics, and this is the culmination of all his research. An invaluable reference for the vintage slot machine collector.Soft cover, 5 1/2" by 8 1/2" format, 268 pages.
This book is out of print (limited availability).