Lot 171
1899 American Electric Vehicle Co.
A miniature 8pp brochure with an orange card cover advertising the 'The 20th Century Movement', being electric-powered vehicles, including the 'Runabout' and Brougham. Together with four extra illustrated handbills and three press cuttings. Also, The Tripler & Liquid Air & Power Company Ltd. A suite of documents relating to this unusual and ill-fated Boston (USA) company, which proposed powering automobiles with 'Liquid Air', in fact air that has been lowered to cryogenic temperatures condensing it into a mobile liquid and protected from room temperature in a vacuum insulated flask . The c1900 period documents include an explanation of its use in a vehicle, share prospects and leaflets. All in fine condition. (15)
