Rare historic Documents & Correspondence Letters - Automotive Agriculture +

Offering a selection of ORIGINAL documents and correspondence letters related to automobiles, motorcycles, agriculture and manufacturing. These are very interesting pieces of history and some have incredible graphics -a real look back in time!

Prices are in USD and include shipping within North America. Orders under $50 will be sent regular mail (no tracking) and those $50 or over will include tracking. Happy to ship worldwide at extra cost. Feel free to email for additional details on content or condition.

NOTE: Some pieces are in plastic and may show reflections not on the actual document.


1) 1916 John Deere Letter to dealers. Incredible piece discussing competitor challenges to the 999 planter. Sample text: A representative of a competitive corn planter intimated to a customer of ours the other day that we put up a big talk about uniformity of seed simply because our planter will not handle any other kind. That is pure bunk". Great graphics as well which include a cameo of John Deere and an image of the factory in Welland, Canada. This is a Canadian piece. Approximately 8 1/2" by 10 3/4" and in excellent condition with only light wear / 3 folds for original mailing. $75.00

2) 1899 Waterous Engine Works Company Brantford, Ontario, Canada handwritten letter on letterhead. This appears to be written to a purchaser but I am unable to read the script and unsure of the content. Measures 6 1/4" by 8" and in good condition for its age overall with some light creases and surface wear. $65

3) 1900 The Gasoline Engine Co of Toronto Junction handwritten letter. Appears to be written to a customer but I am unable to decipher the content. Great image of an engine on the top right of the letterhead. Measures 8 1/2" by 11" and in good condition for its age overall with 3 vertical creases. - $65

4) 1900 The Gasoline Engine Company of Toronto Junction typed letter. Very brief letter advising "Your card to hand. The length of the shaft on the engine will be 3ft 10 ins." Measures 8 1/4" by 10 1/2. Has multiple fold lines but still very presentable - $40

5) 1905 Waterloo Manufacturing Company Limited - Manufacturers of Traction and Portable Engines, Threshers, Plows and Agricultural Implements typed letter. Letter to a customer advising that an agent will call upon his return. Measures 7 1/4" by 8 1/2". Has a small torn off section on the upper left corner and several crease lines. Still a very nice piece for its age overall - $40

6) 1886 Haggert Brothers Manufacturing Limited factory typed correspondence letter. Sent to the Oneida Steam Engine and Foundry Co (NY) requesting express shipment of a drill chuck. Measures 8 1/4" by 10 1/2". Has a bend on the upper left corner, several creases and some light surface staining. Still in incredible condition considering its age - $75

7) Indian Motorcycle Parts order form. This one is undated but I would guess 1930s-1950s. Measures 8 1/2" by 11". Has multiple pen notations on the back which appear to be prices. The form itself has not been filled in, however. Has some surface creasing and small tears on the edges but still in good shape for its age. $30

8) 1915 Ontario Motor Company Limited dealership typed correspondence letter. This dealership had locations in Toronto and Ottawa and sold Packard and Chalmers cars. This letter appears to be advising a purchaser of licensing requirements. Measures 8 1/4" by 11". This piece has several creases / corner bends and does have some staining and discoloration, particularly on the left side. Still a nice piece overall - $30

9) 1924 Drake's Garage Authorized Dealer for Lincoln, Ford and Fordson handwritten sales invoice. Invoice appears to be for a Ford Touring car and some parts or accessories and notes a $50 credit for the old car. Extremely cool piece! Measures 7 1/4" by 8 1/4". Has some minor tearing along the right edge, as well as some creases and surface wear. Still in great condition overall for its age. $50

10) 1957 Department of Labour Ontario Motor Vehicle Repairer license. Measures 8 3/4" by 11 1/4". This piece would have hung in a garage and has some staining and several holes as a result. Neat piece of history. $30
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UPDATE: #1, #2, #3, #7 are now sold! All others still available.