This first AAA Year Book contains extensive details on the history of the club from its creation in 1902, its touring and racing activities, and proposals for legislation. This particular example is the personal copy of Amos G. Batchelder, who is listed on the Executive Committee on page 1. He became the long-term Chairman of the Board during its formative years before dying in a plane crash in 1921. Batchelder was instrumental in promoting the first legislation providing federal support for highways in 1916, and he received a gold pen from President Wilson at the signing of the legislation. For a biography of Batchelder, click here. 134 pages with numerous illustrated advertisements. Full leather covers with gilt title and Batchelder's name on the front cover.

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Condition: B+

Contents are very clean and bright. Covers are worn along the edges and both are nearly detached. Upper spine is lacking.