Donald Heimburger
Published: 2017-03-01
Total Pages: 0
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The book A.C. Gilbert's Heritage is being reprinted after a 33-year hiatus. The 164-page 8 ½ x 11 inches softcover perfect bound book features a collection of informative American Flyer/Erector articles and photos including: -Gilbert family history -Illuminating interviews with Sales Manager Maury Romer -Gilbert Gallery of photos with one-of-a-kind items and mockup train models...have you ever seen a Gilbert anti-aircraft gun on a flatcar or an Erector dirigible? -See Gilbert price list from 1951 (65 years ago!) -Gilbert advertising artwork -Photos of the Chicago Gilbert Hall of Science -Complete 1947 to 1965 highlight descriptions of American Flyer trains and accessories -Rare AF Circus Sets -Gilbert s outside suppliers: Colber, Mini-Craft, Bachmann -1956 Gilbert s colorful comic books -AF dealer displays, signage to complete layouts -Those fascinating Erector Sets -See how the Gilbert factory was laid out - The intense WWII work at Gilbert
