Lot of 20 booklets issued by the Newcomen Society for the study of the history of engineering and technology These contain addresses given to the society by various speakers at different locations. Founded 1923 in New York City, for "the study and recognition of achievement in American business and the society it serves." It was founded after the English Society. For more information see the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcomen_Society_of_the_United_States All paper bound, 6 X 9 inches and about 28 pages, most have illustrations. The titles are: From Jalopies to Jets- Sixty Exciting Years of Growth, the Story of Business Men’s Assurance Co., W. D. Grant, 1968 (stain on the cover); Busy Building Maine the Story of Depositors Corp., Wallace M. Haselton, 1971 (stains at the top of cover bent corners); The Oklahoma Publishing Co., E K Gaylord, 1971 (stains at the top of cover); The Genesco Formula for Growth People – Products, W Maxey Jarmen Ben H Willingham, 1968 (stains on right edge of cover top corners bent); Getting the Message Across the Story of Western Union International Inc., Edward A. Gallagher, 1970; L M Berry Co 1910 – 1971 a People Co., Loren M Berry John W. Berry, 1971; The Lloyd Noland Story Health Medicine in Jefferson Ct., Alabama, E Bryce Robinson, Jr., MD, 1970 (small bends on corner); Dedication, Imagination, a Touch of Genius the Story of Blood Services, Paul M Roca, 1970; A Maine Heritage a Brief History of Union Mutual Life Insurance Co. 1848 – 1968, Carleton G. Lane, 1968; The Confederation Life People Story, J. Craig Davidson, 1971; Making History by Responding to its Forces, Russell W. McFall, 1970; The Moran Story, Edmond J Moran, 1965 (light stains on the cover); "Main Entrance” in Mississippi the McRae Story, Richard D McRae, 1971; Faith in Men the Story of Armco Steel Corp., C William Verity, Jr., 1970 (small right stains on cover); The Life Times of Buffalo Savings Bank Through 25 years, William H. Harder, 1971 (light stains on cover); Security Pacific Bank’s 100 years of Keeping Faith with the Community, Frederick G. Larkin, Jr., 1971 (very light stains on the covers); "Nothing Better in the Market” Brown-Forman’s Century of Quality 1870-1970, William F. Lucas, 1970 (light stains on the covers); "The Permanence of Change” The Story of Bliss Laughlin Industries, Federic J. Robbins, 1968 (tiny light stains and tiny bent corner); The American Dream and the Royal Society of Arts, Sir James Taylor, 1971; Creative-Responsive-Pragmatic 75 Years of Professional Practice Albert Kahn Associates Architects Engineers, Sol King, 1970 soiled stains). Condition: Except where noted, all have light surface rust on the staples and light soil and discoloring on the edges. All very interesting to read. Shipping: US- media mail. Canada overseas, please ask for a quote. See BOOTH DETAILS under my store logo for our complete policies. Some Highlights: WE ARE GLAD TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS! We are glad to combine postage. Paper items are put between cardboard. We ship world-wide. PAYMENT- We accept money orders, personal checks, Google Checkout, Paypal. Craigslist- items picked up Cash or Money Orders Only. CONDITION- Our scanner makes colors a little lighter and adds streaks, especially on old paper. We have lightly tinted windows, which may alter the colors slightly when we use a camera. Vintage items will show some age, and we will try to note any and all defects. An item described, as "excellent", can be perfect or have minor flaws, from age, and that I feel any collector would be glad to have. If you have any question on condition, please ask.