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THE MOTORSPORT ART OF MICHAEL TURNER
Written by Michael Turner; et al. Illustrated by Michael Turner.
Stock no. 1824779
Published by Haynes Publishing. 2nd 2001. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Second Edition. The pictorial autobiography of a man who has never taken foe granted his good fortune in spending a lifetime doing what he enjoys in the company of drivers and racing personalities he is pround to count as friends. Large oblong format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Illustrated in colour and b/w. ISBN: 1859608124. Heavy knock to top front edge of boards. Contents fine. White pictorial dustwrapper is edge-creased and has a 3" closed tear to top rear edge of spine (no loss).

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MIKE HAILWOOD THE FANS' FAVOURITE
Written by Mick Walker.
Stock no. 1824761
Published by The Derby Books Publishing Company Limited. 1st thus 2011. Very good condition.

Popular champion 'Mike-the-Bike' Hailwood, one of the greatest-ever motorcycle road racers. Almost a quarter of a century after Mike's untimely death, Mick Walker examines his long career, from his first race aged 17 in 1957 to his final race at Mallory Park in 1979. Black cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781859839553. Corners lightly rubbed. Previous bookseller's barcoded label to rear cover. Small knock to top edge of text block giving way to minor crease at top gutter edge of contents. Contents clean.

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EVER MORE SPEED: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A TT RACER
Written by Ray Knight.
Stock no. 1824760
Published by Lily Publications. Slightly better than very good condition.

Ray Knight's incredible thirty-six year racing career saw him progress from a debut on the short circuits in 1958 through to 24-hour endurance races, incluing the Bol d'Or, and his long sought after race win at the Isle of Man TT before crashing out in 1994. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9781907945359. Corners lightly rubbed, covers lightly scuffed. Previous bookseller's barcoded label to rear cover. Contents clean.

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STAN ROSENTHAL: APPROACHES TO ART
Written by Stan Rosenthal; Shelagh Hourahane. Illustrated by Stan Rosenthal.
Stock no. 1824685
Published by Gomer Press. 1st 2002. Nearly fine condition.

Limited edition of 250 numbered copies containing a slipped-in giclee print prouced by the artist exclusively for this edition and signed by him. Green cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Coloured landscapes of Wales in this artist's vibrant style. Contained in a matching green cloth covered slipcase. ISBN: 1843232138. This is copy 98 of 250 numbered copies and SIGNED by the artist. Imprint of signature has passed through to title page. Lower front corner of board lightly bumped. Gift inscription in ink to front pastedown with name crossed out in ink. Contents otherwise fine. Slipcase is lightly bumped on one closed corner and has a minor white mark to one side.

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PENCILS, PATIENCE AND PRIMATES: THE LIFE AND ART OF DAVID DANCEY-WOOD
Written by David Dancey-Wood. Illustrated by David Dancey-Wood.
Stock no. 1824672
Published by Hawksbill Publications. 1st 2006. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A portfolio of Dancey-Wood's work demonstrating the wide range of his subjects. Along with the superb reproduction of his pictures, he gives a remarkable account of his struggles, successes and dreams for the future. Large oblong format. Green cloth boards, no titles to boards. Colour photos and b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780955494604. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. A super copy.

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QUEEN VICTORIA
Written by J.R.C. Yglesias. Illustrated by Roger Hall.
Stock no. 1324408
Published by Ladybird Books. 1st 1976. Very good condition.

Ladybird Series 561. Pictorial boards with blue and purple boards. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 0721404456. Spine and corners bumped, covers are edge worn, spine starting to split on rear edge. Rear cover is slightly grubby. Name in ink to top margin of front free-endpaper. Contents clean.

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SAMUEL PEPYS
Written by Nicholas Abbott. Illustrated by Roger Hall.
Stock no. 1324401
Published by Ladybird Books Ltd. 1st 1974. Very good condition.

Ladybird Series 561. Red pictorial paper boards. Full-page colour illustrations. ISBN: 0721403824. Spine slightly bumped, minimal rubbing to corners. Small, old tape marks to inside covers (light ghosting of browning to prelims and last few pages).

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ENZO FERRARI: 50 YEARS OF GREATNESS
Written by Piero Casucci.
Stock no. 1824622
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1st thus 1982. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

His life, his engines, his cars, his drivers, his races, his triumphs. Red cloth boards, black title to spine. Colour photos and illustrations, b/w photos. ISBN: 0854293272. Text block lightly browned. Light foxing to endpapers else contents clean. Red dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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STIRLING MOSS SCRAPBOOK 1955
Written by Stirling Moss; Philip Porter.
Stock no. 1824613
Published by Porter Press International Ltd. 1st 2005. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A light-hearted look at the fun, the excitement, the lifestyle, the racing, the people, the challenges, the tragedies, the victories, the crumpet... Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0955006805. Small knock to lower edge of boards. Contents clean. Green pictorial dustwrapper is lghtly faded across top edge of front panel and is lightly scuffed.

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STIRLING MOSS SCRAPBOOK 1961
Written by Stirling Moss; Philip Porter.
Stock no. 1824611
Published by Porter Press International Ltd. 1st 2006. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The behind the scenes story of one of Stirling's most incredible seasons told by his own scrapbooks, his albums, his recollections and no holds barred comments about the cars, the circuits, the crumpet and the other drivers. Large oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations. ISBN: 0955006821. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and is lightly faded to front vertical edge.

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A NAVAL BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY
Written by William R. O'Byrne.
Stock no. 1824564
Published by John Murray. 1849. Very good condition.

Comprising the Life and services of Every Living Officer in Her Majesty's Navy, from the rank of Admiral of the Fleet to that of Lieutenant, inclusive. Compiled from Authentic and Family Documents. A fat Tome. Modern binding with brown cloth spine & corners and grey cloth sides. Gilt title to spine. Marbled text block. 1400 pages. Heavy bump to lower edge of rear board.Light fading to vertical edge of rear board. A few light scuffs to boards. New endpapers. Title page professionally repaired. Text block browned. Some light page browning and marks to contents but remarkable clean for its age.

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TONY MARSH, THE GREAT ALL-ROUNDER IN AND OUT OF MOTORSPORT
Written by Tony Marsh.
Stock no. 1324170
Published by Parley Books. 1st 2007. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Former six-times British Hill Climb Champion and racing driver, the story up until 2001. Green boards, gilt title to spine. 269 pages. Colour photos. ISBN: 9780955482601. Spine and corners bumped. Foxing to textblock. Dustwrapper is just a little edge rubbed. Neat barcode label to rear panel of wrapper.

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