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 Superceded by volumes 2 and 3, with essentially the same information, but a nice historical volume.Soft cover, 5" by 8" format, 288 pages.
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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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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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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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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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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Trade Stimulators - Volume 1
This was the first book to be written on the collecting of trade stimulators. Dick Bueschel broke the ground to establish the guidelines for determining condition and value. An invaluable reference.Soft cover, 123 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK066 $65.00
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Trade Stimulators - Volume 1 (Revised Edition)
This is an updated edition of the Bueschel trade stimulator book.It corrected some inaccuracies in the first edition and updated pricing.
Soft cover, 122 pages.
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BK154 $125.00
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Trade Stimulators - Volume 2
The second in Dick Bueschel's trade stimulator book series. Another invaluable reference information book for the collector of these countertop games.Soft cover, 150 pages. ISBN No. 0-86667-005-X
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BK049 $55.00
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Trade Stimulators - Volume 2, Revised Edition
12 years after the initial printing of volume 2, Dick Bueschel decided that a revision, not just a reprinting was in order. It is unusual that volume 2 was revised and volume 1 never was, but that is just the way it worked out. Many enhancements were made, errors corrected and additional information added. If you collect trade stimulators, you need both!Soft cover, 192 pages. ISBN No. 0-86667-005-X
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK099 $65.00
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Price Guide for the Illustrated Guides to Slot Machines and Trade Stimulators Series
This is the companion price guide to the Dick Bueschel slot machine and trade stimulator books. Printed in 1985.Soft cover, 12 pages.
This book is out of print (very limited availability).
BK129 $5.00
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Loose Change Red Book for Trade Stimulators and Counter Games
Like its big brother, The Loose Change Blue book for Slot Machines, this volume is a price guide for non-payout machines, in a pocket size that allows it to be taken to auctions and shows. It goes farther than being just a price guide with a lot of information on year of manufacture, the manufacturer itself and a rarity guide. Even though the last update was in 1998, before Dan Mead passed away, it is still a very good source for price information.Soft cover, 4" by 7" format, 110 pages. ISBN No. 0-934422-48-6.
BK194 $17.95
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100 ans de Machines A Sous
This is one of the nicest coffee table books on slot machines ever published. Hundreds of color photographs, many of machines not shown in any other book. A nice mixture of American and European machines of all types. This is a large format book with page after page of beautiful photography. The only drawback is that the text is all in French, but a fantastic book to look at anyway.Hard cover, 10" by 12 1/2" format, 176 pages. ISBN No. 2-86227-133-0.
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BK177 $145.00
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Slot Machines and Coin-op Games
This was the first coin-op book to be sold in the major book store chains. Bill Kurtz assembled a beautiful book of photographs from the flyers in his collection and it has become a staple for coin-op book collectors.Hard cover, with dust jacket, 128 pages.
Note: Cover designs may vary.
This book is out of print (limited availability).
BK022 $28.95
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Guide to Vintage Trade Stimulators & Counter Games
If you want one book that covers all the bases on trade stimulators, this is it. Written by Dick Bueschel, this has become a coin-op book classic. Divided into sections on the different types of trade stimulators, with hundreds of great color photographs.Hard cover, 264 pages. ISBN No. 0-7643-0119-5.