DAIMLER CENTURY: THE FULL HISTORY OF BRITAIN'S OLDEST CAR MAKER
Written by Lord Montagu; David Burgess-Wise. Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson.
Stock no. 1830609
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Celebrating the centenary of the Coventry company in 1996. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Endpapers feature Heath Robinson's point of view and finishing touches. B/w & colour photos. 304 pages including index. ISBN: 1852604948. A very nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine.

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WORLD ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1830483
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1987. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Arranged in alphabetical order, listing every major aeroplane engine manufacturer throughout the world. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 185 Pages including index and glossary. ISBN: 085059717X. Reprint. A few minor marks to text block else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and lightly scuffed.

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PORSCHE 911 STORY
Written by Paul Frere.
Stock no. 1830151
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 5th 1995. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Fifth Edition, Updated and Expanded. The Porsche 911, one of the world's most coveted high-performance sports cars, has earned itself a place among that special breed of cars that are classics during their own production lifespan. This book traces the evolution of the 911. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams, a few colour photos. 350 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605022. Musty odour present. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased and lightly scuffed.

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SPITFIRE: THEIR HISTORY AND HOW TO MODEL THEM (CLASSIC AIRCRAFT No.1)
Written by Roy Cross; Gerald Scarborough.
Stock no. 1830050
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1974. Nearly fine condition.

An informative book for aircraft enthusiasts and modellers that describes the early development of the Spitfire and explains how to make really accurate models of this world-famous fighter, using the Airfix 1:24 scale Spitfire plastic Airfix construction kit as a basis. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w photos and diagrams. 104 pages. ISBN: 0850590825. Reprint. Contents clean.

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF PISTON AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829875
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 2001. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

From the Wrights to Microlights: a century of evolution and still a power to be reckoned with. 2nd Edition. B/w photos and diagrams. 231 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605995. Reprint. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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HURRICANES OVER THE ARAKAN
Written by Norman L.R. Franks.
Stock no. 1829850
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1989. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Contains First-Hand accounts of the RAF's air war with Japan in 1943. Blue cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 238 pages including index. ISBN: 1852602627. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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THE DEVELOPMENT OF JET AND TURBINE AERO ENGINES
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1829845
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 3rd 2002. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

3rd Edition. The largest and heaviest transport aircraft, the highest flying reconnaissance aeroplanes and the fastest and most agile fighters are all powered by jet or gas-turbine engines.This updated edition examines all of the recent developments, such as Boeing's announcement to abandon plans for a stretched 747, to cut back on future development of the 767, and to develop a possible dynamic passenger aircraft called the Sonic Cruiser. How jet and gas-turbine engines work, the differences between jet, gas-turbine, rocket, ramjet, turboprop, and helicopter turboshaft engines. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams & photos. 253 pages including index. ISBN: 1852606096. A lovely copy, feels unread!

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THE BUCCANEERS: OPERATIONAL SERVICE WITH THE ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL AIR FORCE
Written by Graham Pitchfork.
Stock no. 1329554
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 2002. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Containing many rare and previously unpublished colour photographs, and the authentic narrative views of Buccaneer aircrew 'from the cockpit', a tribute to a classic postwar British-built jet bomber. Black boards, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 1852606118. A super copy, looks unread.

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NAVAL WARGAMING: FROM ANCIENT GALLEYS TO MODERN U-BOATS
Written by Paul Hague.
Stock no. 1828485
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1992. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

From the very beginnings of maritime conflict to the present day, this book provides the historical background on the ships, their weapons and their tactics. In addition, wargaming rules for each period are provided. An essential manual for the hobby. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1852601434. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. Else a lovely copy.

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IT WAS FUN! MY FIFTY YEARS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
Written by Tony Rudd.
Stock no. 1827484
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1993. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The autobiography of Tony Rudd who was highly respected for his innovative methods as an engineer in the world of high performance engine development and Grand Prix racing. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 352 pages including index. ISBN: 1852604131. Slight lean to spine. Light shelf wear to top & tail of spine. Contents clean. Green pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, title to spine is very slightly faded (not obvious).

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BUCCANEER: THE STORY OF THE LAST ALL-BRITISH STRIKE AIRCRAFT
Written by Tim Laming.
Stock no. 1825737
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The full story of the development of this important all-British design, its naval and air force careers and its export success with the south African Air Force. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour plates. ISBN: 1852604786. Blue pictorial dustwrapper has a minor blue pen mark to front panel and is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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REG PARNELL
Written by Graham Gauld.
Stock no. 2139862
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1996. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The quiet man who helped to engineer Britain's post-war motor racing revolution. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 1852605618. A lovely copy!

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