Then on to the liberty belle saloon in reno to see the very very first slot machine. From 1958 until 2006, marshall and franklin fey operated the liberty belle restaurant and saloon in reno, nevada. Slot machines the service manual for the sslot and splus table of. Charles fey and san franciscos liberty bell slot machine jstor. I purchased mine from liberty bell books, which i recommend highly. A pictorial history of the first 100 years of the worlds most popular coinoperated gaming device. The complete service manual for electromechanicals 19641980. The history of slot machines with marshall fey youtube. Collection number rs 197 summary this collection consists of records of the montana state prison 18691974, the board of pardons 18901965, the board of prison commissioners 18901962, and the united states penitentiary, montana territory, including materials such as prisoner description sheets, prisoner receipt and.
The complete service manual for electromechanicals 19641980 fey, marshall on. She was originally typecast in exotic roles, often as a vamp or a woman of asian descent, but her career prospects improved greatly following her. The complete service manual for electromechanicals 19641980 9780962385254 by fey, marshall and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Landmark reno restaurant liberty belle saloon will stay. The complete service manual 19061969 9781889243207 by marshall fey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Cherry, cherry, cherry marshall fey cabinet magazine. The liberty bell, previously called the state house bell or old state house bell, is an iconic symbol of american independence, located in philadelphia, pennsylvania. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and. Ash knew that this was what the fairies were always hunting for. Marshall fey books list of books by author marshall fey. Sep 02, 2006 on may 26 th of this year i interviewed marshall fey at harrahs in reno, nevada. This is a slick 4th edition, printed in 1994 by liberty belle books. Additional material was supplied by the author who operated.
Fey is the herodotus of the onearmed bandit, the gibbon of the dollar slot. Marshall fey is the author of numerous publications on his grandfather and the slot machine industry in general, some of which were sources for the present article. Moreover, during this collecting period, marshall wrote and published a beautiful book entitled slot machines. If his fathergrandfather came up with the liberty bell slot, you know he knows how to put a slot machine book together correctly. The use of this material was granted through the generosity of mr. Trained as a dancer, loy devoted herself fully to an acting career following a few minor roles in silent films. The best selling manual includes how the darn things work picturing each important part and describ. A history of slot machines with marshall fey,john burke,john davis,claire carter and arden myrin. Beautiful image of a woman on the front with virginia city info and marshall fey s hand signed autograph on reverse. The title of this book is mills slot machines and it was written by marshall fey. Slot machines, a pictorial history of the first 100 years. Liberty belle saloon in the past you could see these machine and more by visiting the liberty belle saloon and restaurant in reno nevada which is now closed.
The last god club gettogether at the liberty belle was on friday the 17th, when coowner marshall fey recounted the saloons history and discussed what would become of its valuable collection of vintage slot machines, many of which were designed by his grandfather, inventor charles fey. Other charles fey machines include the draw power, and three spindle and the klondike. Americas favorite gaming device if they have it, it may be a bargain. A pictorial history of the first 100 years of the worlds most popular coinoperated gaming device by marshall fey, paher, stanley editor, mcdonald, douglas editor, gash, mary c. Click on icon above to visit fey slots at the state museum. Here is documentation to the golden age of slot machines. In this photo, marshall fey stands by the slot machine his grandfather, charles fey, invented at the liberty bell restaurant in 2005 in reno. Slot machines, a pictorial history of the first 100 years if they have it, it may be a bargain. Marshall fey is the grandson of charles fey, the inventor of the original liberty bell slot. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Before you read this second part i encourage you to go back and read part 1 if you havent already done so. In 1901, charles fey invented the first draw poker machine. No copies of this book were found in stock from 833 online book stores and marketplaces. Prices for inprint publications should be comparable from vendor to vendor.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A pictorial history of the first 100 years by marshall fey 2002, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. We entered, ordered, and met frank and marshall fey, whose grandfather had invented the liberty bell slot machine, that bell with no second e, and they had just moved from san mateo, cal. Marshall fey did a great job compiling the history of these fascinating machines. Americas favorite gaming device liberty belle books, 2002 may be ordered through any bookstore. An illustrated guide to the 285 most popular electromechanical and series e models. Marshall was very busy attending to chores that were created because of the closing of the liberty belle but had graciously agreed to meet with me. All the charles fey slot machines from the world famous liberty belle collection are on display at the nevada state museum. Since 1958 until it closed this year, frank and marshall operated the liberty belle saloon and restaurant at 4250 south virginia street in reno, nevada. There was no land rush when the fey brothers threw open the doors of the liberty belle on nov. But all they could do was create a pale, crystalline imitation, perfect and cold. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000.
Americas favorite gaming device by fey, marshall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. That watering hole had become the liberty belle a month or so earlier, on nov. Fey placed his first liberty bell machine in a san francisco saloon, possibly. An illustrated guide to the 285 most popular electromechanical and series e models fey, marshall on.
The liberty belle was owned by marshall and frank fey, the sons of the charles fey, who was the inventor of the first three reel slot machine. The best selling manual includes how the darn things work picturing each important part and describing how it functions, trouble shooting, lubricating, servicing, rebuilding and everything you might wish to know about a mills slots. Rarebally slot machines complete service manual electro. Emigrant trails marshall fey the long road to california click on the book icon at the left for page samples. Marshall fey fey, marshall used books, rare books and new books. Reno under pressure to relocate, the owners of the liberty belle saloon won their showdown thursday to keep the reno landmark at the same location where its been dispensing suds and steaks for 44 years. Very complete schematics and exploded diagrams from bally service manuals for most every slot from the period.
The complete service manual for series e 19801986 fey, marshall on. This particular edition is in a spiralbound format. Service instructions and parts 9781889243122 by marshall fey and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Part labor of love, part business promotion, this edition first, 1983 provides an amusing, somewhat romanticized, glimpse into the weird world of the slot machine business in the us, founded by charles fey, the authors grandfather and inventor of the liberty bell slot. Id say we probably had 30 drop in and drop out to see what the place looked like. The history of slot machines, the liberty belle saloon and reds. August 2, 1905 december 14, 1993 was an american film, television and stage actress. All you need to know in one perfect book by marshall fey, jr. Emigrant trails marshall fey the long road to california click on the book icon at. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The complete service manual for series e 19801986 marshall fey table of contents. Material for this best selling 108 page em manual was compiled from the best of seven bally manufacturing company. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The 10 digit isbn is 1889243205 and the digit isbn is 9781889243207. In 1958, however, franklin and marshall decided to move to reno, nevada and open their own business. This is a preowned spiralbound 111 page manual first edition 1993 written by marshall fey published by liberty belle books this is a great for bally collectors or a great book to service and repair slot machines. Available from liberty belle books, 2925 west moana lane, reno, nevada 89509. Mills slot machines, the complete service manual for mills slots 19061969 compiled from 48 years operating experience the profusely illustrated 68 page manual includes how the darn things work, trouble shooting, lubricating, servicing, rebuilding and everything you might wish to know about a mills slot. Bally slot machines by marshall fey, 1994, liberty belle books edition, in english 1st ed. An interview with marshall fey part i 5 august 2006. Instead of leaving reno on may 26th, the day the conference ended, i had arranged to stay in reno overnight, and had set up an interview with marshall fey. My parents, who had been briefly distracted searching for a place to get a club sandwich, yanked me away from the machines of iniquity.
The complete service manual 19061969 1st edition by marshall fey spiral, published 2011. On our first day, we did twentyeight dollars and forty eight cents, says marshall fey, drawing out the amount with his voice. Filmed live from the fx collectables studio and at the liberty belle saloon and museum in reno. People would come to the liberty belle from all around the country to see it, see our collection, and enjoy our fine food. An interview with marshall fey part 2 2 september 2006. Bally slot machines by marshall fey, 9780962385254, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It has numerous color pictures,and is genuinely signed by the author, marshall fey. But the memory lingered, which is why my pulse raced when i met marshall fey at his liberty belle saloon in reno. Jun 08, 2011 bally slot machines by marshall fey, 1994, liberty belle books edition, in english 1st ed. Slot machines, a pictorial history of the first 100 years usually has this book.
Its the latest edition sixth and signed by marshall himself. Last month the first part of the interview appeared along with some background material. Yeah, the liberty belle was a history buffs delight. Once placed in the steeple of the pennsylvania state house now renamed independence hall, the bell today is located in the liberty bell center in independence national historical park. Has a large selection of inprint and outof print books. Mills slot machines the complete service manual for mills.
1539 1137 1277 1257 167 1068 802 1349 1112 779 470 1517 636 732 133 98 464 1247 794 1492 955 363 1074 334 1196 1210 349 394 708 316