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AT THE COURT OF THE BORGIA
Written by Johann Burchard; Geoffrey Parker.
Stock no. 1830192
Published by Folio Society. 1st thus 1963. Very good condition.

Being an Account of the Reign of Pope Alexander VI written by his Master of Ceremonies Johann Burchard, edited and translated by Geoffrey Parker. Brown decorated cloth. Gilt title and decorations to spine and front board. B/w illustrations. Top edge red. 245 pages including index. Spine lightly faded (slight). Else a lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is grubby and worn (being white in colour) and has small neat previous owner's name in ink to one side at horizontal edge.

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FERRARI
Written by Hans Tanner; Doug Nye.
Stock no. 1329968
Published by Book Club Associates. 6th 1985. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

6th edition. Red cloth, silver title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. Spine lightly cocked, corners lightly rubbed. Text block just slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased, has tape to corners, is slightly faded to spine, scuffed to rear panel.

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THE FORD THAT BEAT FERRARI: A RACING HISTORY OF THE GT40
Written by Gordon Jones; John Allen.
Stock no. 1828195
Published by Kimberley's. 1st 1985. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A 21st birthday book. The racing history of every GT40 chassis traced in pictures between 1964 and 1971. Large format. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0946132240. Text block browned. Pale foxing to prelims and endpapers. Else contents clean. White pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and top front edge, lightly scuffed.

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DIDIER PIRONI - DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES
Written by Lorie Coffey; Jan Moller.
Stock no. 1827816
Published by Mercian Manuals Ltd. 1st 2004. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A biography. Didier Pironi was the archetypal racing driver, a woman in every port, wealthy and good looking. He appeared to have it all but it was never enough. His ambition was to become the first French Formula One World Champion and he was going to do that what ever it cost to achieve the reult, no matter who he upset on route. Was he just a highly motivated man or was he dour and calculating as often reported? Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 190308816X. Small nick to base of spine and lower front corner. Contents clean. Red pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at corners, lightly scuffed and lightly faded to spine.

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FERRARI 312 & 512 SPORTS RACING CARS: THE PORSCHE HUNTERS
Written by Ian Bamsey.
Stock no. 1326645
Published by Haynes; Foulis. 1st 1986. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A penetrating account of five years of unforgettable racing. A number of Ferrari myths are destroyed and some surprising new facts emerge... Large format. Black boards. Colour and b/w photos. 160 Pages. ISBN: 0854295771. Spine is slightly bumped to base. A few very light marks to covers. Contents clean. Dustwrapper is slightly creased at top edges.

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MASERATI: A RACING HISTORY
Written by Anthony Pritchard.
Stock no. 1825110
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2003. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

An account of the design, development and competition history of the Maserati cars, and the personalities involved, from the early years when the racing activities depended on private support through to the marque's current revival under Fiat's ownership and Ferrari's guidance. Square format. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos throughout. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 185960871X. Top & tail of spine lightly worn. Corners of boards lightly bumped. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, lightly scuffed, has minor dampstaining to verso (not visible to front).

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FERRARI: THE ROAD CARS
Written by Antoine Prunet.
Stock no. 1824995
Published by Haynes Publishing Group. 1st thus 1987. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

New Edition, completely updated. A FOULIS Motoring Book. From the 126 sports car project of the winter of 1946 to the latest 32 Mondial, 328, 412 and Testarossa, all the Ferraris are examined one by one. Pink cloth boards, white title to spine and Ferrari logo to front. B/w and colour photos. 493 pages. ISBN: 0854296131. Small splash mark to front board. Base of spine lightly rubbed. Contents clean. Red pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. Musty odour present.

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FERRARI CARS 1966-1969
Written by R.M. Clarke.
Stock no. 1824985
Published by Brooklands Books. Slightly better than very good condition.

Contains articles previously published in various leading motoring magazines from 1966-1969, compiled by R.M. Clarke. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos. 100 pages plus publisher ads to rear. ISBN: 0906589592. Edges lightly rubbed, rear cover lightly scuffed. Joints a little pulled but binding is tight. Blind circular stamp to lower corner of title page. Contents clean.

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FERRARI CARS 1973-1977
Written by R.M. Clarke.
Stock no. 1824982
Published by Brooklands Books. Slightly better than very good condition.

Contains articles previously published in various leading motoring magazines from 1973-1977, compiled by R.M. Clarke. Red pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. 100 pages plus publisher ads to rear. ISBN: 090707331X. Covers lightly creased. Text block a little browned. Contents clean.

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ALL THE WORLD'S 1/43 SCALE FERRARIS (VOLUME 1)
Written by Daniele Lastu; Jean-Marie Lastu.
Stock no. 1824830
Published by New Cavendish Books. 1st 1992. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This is volume one of a two part work of 1/43rd scale Ferraris. This volume includes Sport, Prototype, 250GT and GTO models. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. 366 pages including index. ISBN: 1872727379. Minor marks to text block and pastedowns. Contents clean. Black, yellow and red pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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ART OF THE LE MANS RACE CAR: 90 YEARS OF SPEED
Written by Stuart Codling.
Stock no. 1824668
Published by Motorbooks. 1st 2013. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

28 of the greatest cars ever to grace the starting grid with detailed text and stunning studio photography of each. Large oblong format. Black cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour photos throughout. 240 pages including index. Light rubbing to edges of boards, top corners lightly bumped. Contents clean. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lghtly rubbed at corners, scuffed, and has previous bookseller's labels to rear panel.

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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.

Enzo Ferrari, a legend in his own lifetime - a lifetime dedicated to motor-racing and the construction of the fabulous cars proudly bearing the Cavallino Rampant. This is the story of 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. 167 pages including index. ISBN: 0854293272. Text block lightly browned. Light foxing to endpapers else contents clean. Red dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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