Midget race car show, 40s Ohio (Collection of 9 vintage photographs)

Published by Self published, 1940

Seller: Well-Stacked Books, Baltimore, MD, U.S.A.Well-Stacked Books

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Condition: Used - Very good

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Collection of 9 vintage snapshot photographs of midget race cars, from a state fair or auto show in Ohio during or shortly after WWII, with men in uniform, and "Isaly's" store sign present. Car numbers present: 1, 3, 8, 12, 24, 30 (like other sports, numbers were used by several persons). Midget cars were smaller versions of sprint cars, the sport popular during the war, began 1930s California and gradually eastwardly expanded to Midwest US, where stores like Isaly's operated. Isaly's had locations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, offering fine deli products rooted in 19th century Swiss cheese. Locations ceased but products are sold to date throughout Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic. Photos 2.25 x 3.5 inches, all with white borders. Versos have small "9" rubberstamp and numerical notation. Very Good Plus overall, a few corner creases, faint smudges.

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Title
Midget race car show, 40s Ohio (Collection of 9 vintage photographs)
Author
[Midget Car Racing]
Publisher
Self published
Publication year
1940
Condition
Very Good
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