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NOTE: I no longer have any books in stock. If you are interested in purchasing a Maxim book, they are still available through many online retailers.

One retailer is FSP Books & Videos. Their contact information is as follows:

FSP Books & Videos
188 Central Street, Suite 4, Hudson MA 01749
(800) 522-8528; (978) 562-1289; FAX - (978) 562-3554
Open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.fire-police-ems.com

MAXIM FIRE APPARATUS - PHOTO HISTORY
by Howard T. Smith

The complete history of the Maxim Motor Company, from its humble beginnings as a family owned business, through its heyday and subsequent decline. Maxim produced highly regarded fire apparatus and very early on established the Maxim ladder as one of the best available. WWII era trucks, motorcycle-pumpers, unfinished trucks, one-of-a-kinds, and many other previously unpublished photos are documented in detail by the author. Every Maxim fire apparatus buff will enjoy this book. Sftbd, 120 pgs., 7 1/4" x 9", 120 b&w photos. ISBN 1-58388-111-5. (Iconografix Item #10202).


"MAXIM FIRE APPARATUS 1914-1989 PHOTO ARCHIVE" BOOK by Howard T. Smith
    Buy your copy of the book that describes the company's beginning in 1914 as well as numerous delivery photos of apparatus shipped all over the United States.

    Additional information about Maxim Motor Company as well as some photos of the trucks they have built have been included on this site. This book is readily available through most online book retailers.

NEW ITEMS - TRADER CARD COLLECTOR SETS
CLASSIC MAXIM Card Series # 1 - Military Fire Apparatus
    This 14 card set contains B&W images of various types of military firefighting apparatus built by the Maxim Motor Company. Mostly from the World War II era, just some of the photos show apparatus from the United States Army, United States Navy as well as other related organizations important to the war effort such as private ship builders. This set shows several types of commercial chassis' such as Ford and Dodge as well as Maxims own custom chassis'. Produced by Munici-card in 2003, this card set is only available through selected vendors. Cost $7.95 (free shipping)

CLASSIC MAXIM Card Series # 2 - Crash Rescue Fire Apparatus
    This 14 card set contains B&W images of various types of crash rescue firefighting apparatus built by the Maxim Motor Company. Maxim built many crash types units that protected airports and airfields all over the United States. Included in this series are several Maxim-Walter crash trucks and even some smaller crash trucks that protected private airfields and jet engine manufacturing plants in the United States. Produced by Munici-card in 2003, this card set is only available through selected vendors. Cost $7.95 (free shipping)

CLASSS MAXIM Card Series #3 - Odd and Unusual Maxims.
   14 card set (trading cards) showing a variety of odd and unusual (and sometimes one-of-a-kind) Maxims through B&W factory photos. Pumpers, rescues, aerials, quads, brush trucks and four-wheel drive trucks. Produced by Munici-card in 2004, this card set is only available through selected vendors. Cost $7.95 (free shipping)

 

CLASSIC MAXIM Card series #4 - Aerials
14 card set (trading cards) showing a nice cross section of Maxim aerials through B&W factory photos. 65', 75', 85' and 100' straight job aerial ladders as well as some tillered aerials, Magirus aerials and "S" and "F" model chassis'. Produced by Munici-card in 2004, this card set is only available through selected vendors. Cost is $7.95 (free shipping)

Maxim - Choice Fire Card Set - ***supplies limited***
    This 14 card set shows variety of pumpers, aerials and other specialty Maxim products. Produced by Choice in 2003, this card set is only available through selected vendors. Cost $6.00 (free shipping)

Also available through this website are two 2003 card sets (Munici-card) that feature apparatus strictly from the Boston Fire Department.

Boston Series # 2
     Contains Boston apparatus consisting of Mack, American LaFrance, Maxim, Seagrave, Pirsch, Ward LaFrance, Hahn, Sutphen, Emergency One, a Federal and two fireboats. 18 cards in all - cost $7.95 (free shipping)

Boston Series # 3
     Contains FWD, Pirsch, Seagrave, Diamond Reo, Emergency One, Ahrens Fox, American LaFrance, Maxim, GMC-Robinson, Mack, Sutphen and two fireboats the Joseph Luna and the Angus MacDonald. 18 cards in all - cost $7.95 (free shipping)

 

Reproduction Banners For Sale
    "ANOTHER FIRE TRUCK BY MAXIM" Banner - This is a REPRODUCTION vinyl banner reproduced from an original heavy duty paper banner originally used by Maxim when delivering new apparatus. (Unclear on specific dates used.) It was usually hung off the back of the new fire truck upon delivery. This VINYL banner is 29" x 20" with hemmed edges and brass grommets in each corner. I had one made up for myself (shown in photo) and I have deliberated for some time on whether to offer them publicly as the price to have them made is quite expensive (anyone who has experience with vinyl banners will understand). I don't want anyone to think they're being shammed. It costs just under $200 to make and I will sell them to anyone who wants one for $225 including shipping. I do not have any in stock, they must be ordered as needed. However, there is a pretty quick turnaround time - approximately 2 weeks for delivery. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Due to the nature of the custom ordering and the cost, I will request payment first before shipping item.

DELIVERY PHOTOGRAPHS
    Maxim delivery photos: I also have access to a fairly large collection of Maxim delivery photos, I may have that original 8x10 black and white photo, or at the very least a copy, of your fire departments Maxim fire truck brand new! Please ask! Prices vary on photos. I am also looking to purchase any Maxim items you may have.

 


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