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1932 · réf. 60264 — Edgerton WI: Highway Trailer Co. ca. 1932. Oblong folio. 17 x 11 in. 36 pp. Photo-illustrated throughout some double page spreads. Textured printed burgundy softcovers black lettering metal spiral-bound as issued fold at center some age toning rubbing minor scuffing couple leaves w/ minor closed tears still a VG copy. First edition of this surprisingly scarce trailer and heavy equipment catalogue issued by the Wisconsin-based manufacturer at the outset of the Great Depression. The photographs depict the production facilities the machine shop pattern shop chemical & mechanical laboratories as well as detailing the development of the Martin Rocking Fifth Wheel hitch and the series of patents up to 1921 allowing for heavier semi-trailers and travel trailers. The wide varieties of models clients and advertising are all included from dairy company’s to Schlitz Beer specialized pole digging equipment and heavy equipment for installing telephone lines and more. The company was founded originally by Menhall in 1917 in Beloit WI who later leased the Edgerton Wagon Works to begin production before buying the site to expand his factory. The company specialized in commercial semi-trailers as well as small produce trailers and would later become a major supplier for the U.S. Army and Navy during World War II. No copies in Worldcat. Highway Trailer Co., paperback