The Great Vending Machine Book
Michael Colmer is better known for his book on pinball, but don't overlook this early work on vending machines by the same author. Back in 1977 there wasn't as much interest in vending machines and this book was instrumental in getting things started. Includes lots of great photos not found in any other coin-op book.Soft cover, 92 pages. ISBN No. 0-8092-7739-5.
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BK133 $65.00
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A Gumball Guide
This was the first attempt at compiling the different types of gumball and peanut machines, put together by Roger Pribbenow and Jimm Lehmann way back in 1981. Even though other books have been printed since then that are more extensive, this little volume contains a lot of great illustrations and historical information.Soft cover, 26 pages.
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BK094 $20.00
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Gumball Machines (Right or Wrong)
This is one of the very early books that was produced on coin operated machines. Shows most of the different types of gumball and peanut machines and then goes on the show many of the incorrect pairings of globes and bases.Soft cover, 132 pages.
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BK054 $125.00
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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.
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BK056 $21.95
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Slot Machines - Volume 1
This is really the first organized book that was written on the collecting of slot machines. Published in 1978, Dick Bueschel began the daunting task of deciding which machines were worth collecting and what their value should be. This is the first of 4 volumes on the subject that was written by him.Soft cover, 114 pages.
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BK065 $65.00
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An Illustrated Guide to 100 Collectible Slot Machines - Volume 1, Revised Edition
Here is the 1981 revised version to the initial Dick Bueschel slot machine book.It corrected some inaccuracies and updated some of the less than great photos in the 1978 edition.
Soft cover, 114 pages.
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BK216 $85.00
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Illustrated Guide to 100 Collectible Slot Machines - Volume 1, 10th Anniversary Edition
This book is a 10th anniversary update to the first volume of the classic slot machine book series by Dick Bueschel. Many of the same machines as the original book but with updated information and 50 pages of new data.Soft cover, 164 pages.
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BK111 $65.00
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Slot Machines - Volume 2
The second in Dick Bueschel's slot machine book series. Fantastic reference source. This is the one of the five that is the most difficult to find.Soft cover, 150 pages.
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BK048 $85.00
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Slot Machines - Volume 3
This is the third in the Dick Bueschel slot machine book series. Photos and historical information on 100 more collectible slot machines. Also includes a listing of slot machine serial numbers that makes a great reference tool.Soft cover, 142 pages.
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BK097 $65.00
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An Illustrated Price Guide to the 100 Most Collectible Slot Machines - Volume 4
The forth and last of Dick Bueschel's slot machine book series. In addition to 100 more slot machine photos and descriptions, this book contains a wealth of historical information on early slots including a color center section reproducing a portion of an Albert Pick catalog from 1901. A fantastic reference source.Soft cover, 157 pages.
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BK098 $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.
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BK129 $5.00
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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.
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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 $95.00
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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
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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.
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BK129 $5.00
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The Incorruptible Cashier, Vol. 1
For whatever reason, many collectors of coin operated machines also seem to love cash registers. Well this is the book for those people. Richard Crandall and Sam Robins did an excellent job researching this area of collecting. The first volume chronicles the creation of the industry to the 1890s.Soft cover, 186 pages. ISBN No. 0-911572-70-8
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BK058 $95.00
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ISBN No. 0-911572-69-4
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BK058H $145.00
The Incorruptible Cashier, Vol. 2
Volume 2 of the series takes the story of the cash register into rhe brass era, from 1888 to 1915. Also contains a nice color section of restored machines.Soft cover, 394 pages. ISBN No. 0-911572-95-3
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BK059 $185.00
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ISBN No. 0-911572-76-7
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BK059H $235.00
The Incorruptible Cashier, Vol. 1 & 2
A set of both volumes.This set of books is out of print (very limited availability).
BK060 $255.00
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This set of books is out of print (very limited availability).