The original books are very rare. J.R. Hobbs and Jack Cherry have only ever seen one complete book in good condition, and it was used to make this 130-page reproduction.
Originally published and distributed to dealers 50 years ago in 1958, it contains images, descriptions, and specifications of “30” Series Agricultural Tractors and optional equipment. The reproduction even includes the color foldout introduction, just like the original!
The originals were bound in a “loose-leaf” notebook with the intention that the book could be updated. This also became their downfall, as pages became lost over the decades. Distribution of them also may have been less than that of the similar “20” Series Dealer Information Book, as far more of them still exist than do the “30” Series Book. Another explanation is that some dealers didn’t take the time to insert the “30” Series Package into their notebooks, and discard or file away the “20” Series information. Consequently, the “30” Series Package, which arrived in a mailing and was held together with a paper band, was tucked in a desk drawer or filing cabinet and ultimately lost.
The reproduction is firmly bound into a rugged, soft-cover book. Contents are listed rather than tabbed, to eliminate the possibility of tab-page damage and to avoid difficulty in turning pages. Also, eliminating the tab pages helped to keep publishing costs in line. While the value of a good original is in the range of $1000 or more, Two-Cylinder Club Members can own the reproduction for just $20.00! This is quite possibly the Best Value and Most Important Single Item Ever Made Available for anyone owning or planning to own a John Deere “30” Series Two-Cylinder Tractor. The limited one-time-only production run is sure to make this reproduction a sought-after collectible in its own right in the years to come. See page 59 for more information…
Take A Look At Some Of The Pages !
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1 888 782-2582 or 1 319 824-6060
One low shipping price of $5.00 (48 states),
NO MATTER HOW MANY BOOKS ARE ORDERED!
If you are placing the order for a regional club or a group of people, it doesn’t matter if you’re ordering 50 books at one time; we will still ship the entire order for just $5.00 to locations in the 48 contiguous states. |
The original book is shown above and at the left. It is a full-sized 8-1/2"x11" book of the loose-leaf type, with an embossed leather-look paper-product cover and tab pages to separate subjects. The reproduction does not have tab pages, and it is quality softbound in the same manner as this magazine. The back side of each tractor page contains specifications for that tractor. The contents of the book are as follows:
Introduction 8 pages
“330”–“430” Wheel Models 14 pages
“430” Crawler Models 12 pages
“330”–“430” Features 22 pages
“530”–“630”–“730” Row-Crop Models 18 pages
“630”–“730”–“830” Std. & “620” Grove 22 pages
“530”–“630”–“730”–“830” Engines 10 pages
“530”–“630”–“730” Hydraulics 14 pages
“530”–“630”–“730” Miscellaneous Features 10 pages
Only $20.00 per copy!
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About to go to press as this is being written, the books will be in stock and ready to ship in January 2008. This will be a one-time-only publishing run, after which the printing plates will destroyed! Order soon so you will be assured of getting a copy. And, at this bargain price, you may wish to order several additionals to serve as gifts for family and friends.
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