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COASTAL PASSENGER LINERS OF THE BRITISH ISLES
Written by Nick Robins.
Stock no. 1326506
Published by Seaforth Publishing.
1st
2011.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Focusing on the social need for coastal passenger services, the men and women who provided the services and the passengers who used them. A book to delight both the ship enthusiast and all those who enjoy maritime and social history of the British Isles. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. 145 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781848321120. Spine and corners slightly bumped. Dustwrapper is slightly edge creased.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- SOCIAL HISTORY
D-DAY GLIDERS: LES PLANEURS AMERICAINS DU JOUR J
Written by Philippe Esvelin.
Stock no. 1827097
Published by Heimdal.
1st
2001.
Slightly better than very good condition.
U.S. glider pilots and their part in winning World War II. Text in French and English. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos and a few colour illustrations. ISBN: 284048143X. Corners lightly rubbed. A few minor knocks to board edges. Rear board scuffed. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT
- GLIDERS
- WORLD WAR II
- MILITARY
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- FRENCH
RONNIE PETERSON: GRAND PRIX RACING DRIVER
Written by Alan Henry.
Stock no. 1827092
Published by G.T. Foulis.
1st
1975.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The story of Ronnie Peterson's search for perfection, why he must become a World Champion. His progress through kart racing, Formula 3 and his classic win at Monaco, Formula 2 where he became uncrowned king, and into Formula 1. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 160 pages. ISBN: 085429175X. A few grubby marks to endpapers, text block lightly browned. Couple of foxspots to some page margins. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and lightly scuffed.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
FARM WAGGONS AND CARTS
Written by James Arnold.
Illustrated by James Arnold.
Stock no. 1826881
Published by David & Charles.
1st
1977.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
This book is for anyone interested in our country heritage and in the everyday work of the farmers and country craftsmen of the past, for modellers and collectors, and for those who spot delightful old waggons in unexpected places, or admire those restored in follk museums. Oblong format. Peach cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0715373307. Dustwrapper spine is faded.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- TRANSPORT GENERAL
- WAGONS AND CARAVANS
- HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGES
- FARMING
- HISTORY
RUM WAR AT SEA
Written by Malcolm F. Willoughby.
Stock no. 1826878
Published by Government Printing Office, Washington.
1st
1964.
Very good condition.
The period of National Prohibition in America in the 1920s and 1930s. As one of the law enforcement agencies charged with the suppression of the illegal liquor traffice, the United States Coast Guard was deeply involved in what has become known as 'The Rum War'. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine and vignette to front. B/w photos and chapter headers. A few small knocks to board edges. Boards a little grubby, marked to rear board. Text block browned. Name in ink to top of front endpaper. Else contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- ALCOHOL
- HISTORY (AMERICAN)
THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLES
Written by Harold Briercliffe; Eric Brockway.
Stock no. 1326190
Published by Foulis; Haynes.
1st
1991.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos. ISBN: 0854297995. Minimal bumping to corners. Pale page edge browning else contents fine. A small repaired edge tear to top edge of rear panel of wrapper.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
- COMPANY HISTORY
- BRISTOL
BMW K-SERIES MOTORCYCLES
Written by Mick Walker; Peter Dobson.
Stock no. 1326185
Published by Haynes Publishing Group.
1st
1989.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The definitive book of the BMW K-Series. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w and colour photos and illustrations. ISBN: 0854297243. Slight foxing to top edge of textblock else book is fine. Dustwrapper is faded to spine and is slightly edge creased.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
THE DOUGLAS MOTORCYCLE 'THE BEST TWIN'
Written by J.R. Clew.
Stock no. 1326184
Published by Foulis; Haynes.
1st thus
1981.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Revised and Enlarged edition. First published under the title 'The Best Twin', by Goose and Son in 1974. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0854292993. Spine bumped. Foxing to top edge of textblock else contents fine. Dustwrapper is just a little edge creased/rubbed.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
THE MURRAY'S MUSEUM TT ARCHIVE
Written by Peter Murray; Raymond Ainscoe.
Stock no. 1826814
Published by Ilkley Racing Books.
1st
2012.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Limited edition of 500. Large format. Yellow pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9780952480235. This is book number 269 of 500. Cover corners lightly rubbed. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
- MOTOR CYCLE RACING
- ISLE OF MAN
- LIMITED EDITION
- MUSEUMS
- HISTORY
JAGUAR XJ-S (OSPREY AUTOMOTIVE)
Written by Duncan Wherrett.
Stock no. 1826813
Published by Osprey Publishing.
1st
1992.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Pictorial cardwraps. Colour photos. ISBN: 1855322013. Covers lightly rubbed. Contents clean.
THE SCHNEIDER TROPHY STORY
Written by Edward Eves.
Stock no. 1826773
Published by Mbi Publishing.
1st thus
2001.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
In historical terms, the Schneider Trophy epitomised aviation in the Twenties and Thirties. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 253 pages. ISBN: 0760311188. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
ASTON MARTIN DB2, DB2/4 & DB3 IN DETAIL 1950-59
Written by Nick Walker.
Stock no. 1826769
Published by Herridge & Sons.
1st
2004.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The definitive history of the Feltham-built Aston Martins covering DB1 Two Litre Sports, DB2, DB2/4, and DB3 and DB3S sports-racers, complete with in-depth technical descriptions. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. ISBN: 0954106334. Light rubbing to base of spine and a few minor knocks to board edges. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed to rear panel with a small damp stain to verso which is not visible to front.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- COMPANY HISTORY
- ASTON MARTIN