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What began in 1837 with a plow made from a saw blade has grown into one of the world s foremost manufacturers of farm equipment. John Deere Green has become almost a trademark in itself, and the products that wear it are revered the world over.<br> <br> In John Deere Classics, the auto editors of Consumer Guide tell the John Deere story through period advertisements, photographs, and detailed profiles of 30 classic tractors, including these notable machines:<br> <br> The Model D, John Deere s first mass-produced tractor, which debuted in 1923 and enjoyed the longest run in John Deere history<br> The small but mighty John Deere Model L, the lightest tractor John Deere produced in the two-cylinder era<br> The versatile John Deere Model 730, one of the most popular tractors in history<br> <br> From the quaint little Johnny Poppers of the company s early years to the New Generation tractors that finally replaced them, John Deere s hearty workhorses are true American icons. Whether you're a John Deere aficionado or you're simply interested in American history, you'll be fascinated by John Deere Classics.
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This informative guide to John Deere memorabilia spans the company's entire tractor history from 1915 to the present. In addition to providing the story behind each piece of memorabilia featured and color photography to better help the reader determine the condition of his or her collectibles, the author also offers current price ranges for each item and an assessment of its rarity. Such popular collectibles as toys, belt buckles, signs, tools, print advertisements, clothing, and much more are presented in chapters divided by topics like: company-produced items; dealership giveaways; paper products; lawn and garden tractor collectibles; framed artwork; media items; implement-related memorabilia; John Deere collectibles from overseas; commemorative anniversary collectibles; and memorabilia from John Deere-related companies like Dain, Velie, Syracuse Plows, Deere & Mansur, and Moline Wagon.
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<p>A great value boxed set for the John Deere enthusiast! Here together for the first time are three classic John Deere volumes that are a must-have for any collector or enthusiast. Covers all the popular models, including 2-cylinder "Johnny Poppers," small tractors, and industrial tractors. Slipcased in a sturdy and attractive box for display on the collector's shelf or even in the barn with the green-and-gold machinery.</p>
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<p>Awesome tractor-themed sticker book, packed with fun sticker activities.</p><p>About this Toddler coloring book: </p><ul><li>Beautiful page drawings.</li><li>Wide variety and age-appropriate pages to color.</li><li>50 Simple images of tractors of all kinds (100 pages)!</li><li>8.5 x 11 Inches .</li></ul>
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Gross angelegte, reich illustrierte Dokumentation über die weltgrösste Traktorenfirma und ihre Fahrzeuge.
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Als John Deere, ein Schmied aus Vermont, im Jahr 1837 einen stählernen Pflug baute, ahnte niemand, was sich aus diesen Anfängen entwickeln würde. Heute nahezu 170 Jahre später, ist die Marke mit den berühmten grün-gelben Traktoren der weltgrößte Hesteller dieser Fahrzeuge und darüber hinaus Anbieter einer breit gefächerten Produktpalette landwirtschaftlicher Maschinen. Don Macmillan, anerkannter John-Deere-Experte und -Historiker, erzählt in diesem offiziell autorisiereten Werk die Geschichte des Unternehmens und stellt dabei die Traktoren, Kern- und Herzstück der Marke, in den Mittelpunkt. Zahlreiche Zeitzeugen, wie etwa Techniker und Konstrukteure, haben zu diesem umfangreich bebilderten Band neue, bislang noch nicht bekannte Fakten beigetragen - und auch die Übernahme der deutschen Lanz-Werken kommt nicht zu kurz.
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<p>As seen in the Wall Street Journal! "The story includes a surprising amount of intrigue." --Peter Saenger, WSJ, March 12, 2022. </p> <p>John Deere Evolution is a gold winner for the 2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in both History and Cover Design - Large Format.</p> <p>The most powerful green tractors on earth take center stage in this stunningly crafted book that shines a spotlight on the modern machines that feed our planet. These fascinating machines get treated as objects of art, and are photographed and lovingly lit in custom-built studios, dark barns and sheds, or bathed in sunlight. The gorgeous images are accompanied with concept drawings, archival photography, and text explaining how the machines were designed and built. This encyclopedic work contains examples of every model line built by John Deere since 1919.</p> <p>Never-before-published drawings and images of secret prototypes as well as production tractors are accompanied by entertaining stories from the engineers and industrial designers who created the machines. Within these pages you will find the story of the rotary engine Deere, top secret combines, and the tractor spy who got caught at one of the most important product launches in green tractor history.</p> <p>This beautiful book offers fresh insight into the evolution and design of an American icon, from the original two-cylinders to the modern muscle tractors.</p>
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This new second edition and newly-updated book shows that John Deere farm toys hold their value better than other brands, and are usually worth more. Today's collectors need a guide, like John Deere Farm Toys, to identify and price their toys.
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Leffingwell combines interviews with famous Deere designers and newly discovered information on Deere tractors with 200 new, color photos of original and restored tractors from all over the US, to provide a unique history of America's favorite farm tractor. 250 photos and illus.
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Traces the history of the John Deere general-purpose tractors, describes the details and variations of the different models, provides information on specifications and production numbers, and looks at preproduction experimental tractors.
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To many people, the name John Deere is synonymous with farm tractors. The big, green machines are popular all over the country, and especially beloved are the two-cylinder, general-purpose models known as "Johnny Poppers" for the distinctive "pop-pop" of their engines. John Deere GP Tractors includes all of the early developmental models: the Waterloo Boy; Models D, C, GP, A, B, G, H, and M; the numbered series; and the utility tractors of the 1940s and 1950s. Over 120 color and black and white photographs illustrate the history of the General Purpose tractor from the first experimental Melvin tractor of 1912 to 1959's Model 435 diesel, the last new two-cylinder general-purpose model.<br>
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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""John Deere: He Gave To The World The Steel Plow"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Neil M. Clark. It tells the story of John Deere, an American blacksmith and inventor who revolutionized agriculture with his invention of the steel plow. The book provides a detailed account of Deere's life, from his early years in Vermont to his move to Illinois, where he established his own blacksmith shop. The author describes Deere's struggles as a businessman and his determination to create a plow that would work better in the tough soil of the Midwest. The book also explores the impact of Deere's invention on agriculture and the growth of the American economy. The author uses primary sources, including letters and diaries, to provide a personal and engaging narrative of Deere's life and work. Overall, ""John Deere: He Gave To The World The Steel Plow"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the life of an important historical figure and his lasting impact on the world.This is a new release of the original 1937 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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