Stella & Rose's Books

ROCKING HORSES
Written by Emma Marsden; Tony Stevenson.
Stock no. 1830849
Published by Courage Books. 1st 1993. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The Collector's Guide to Identifying, Buying and Enjoying Rocking Horses. Large format. Brick red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. 80 pages including index. American Edition. ISBN: 1561382191. A very nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, lightly marked, verso is affected by damp mottling (not visible to front).

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BRISTOL AT WORK
Written by John Penny.
Stock no. 1830848
Published by Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. 1st 2005. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A comprehensive, highly illustrated history of Bristol's working life. Vivid accounts of lost industries and trades. Over 250 archive photographs showing every aspect of commerce and manufacturing in the city. Large format. Burgundy cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 195 pages including index. ISBN: 1859833551. A few minor foxspots to top edge of text block else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is a little scuffed.

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THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MILITARY VEHICLES
Written by Pat Ware.
Stock no. 1830847
Published by Hermes House. 1st 2012. Nearly fine condition.

The story of over a century of development and production of the military vehicle, from the first basic trucks produced before and during World War I, through the technical advances made during the inter-war years, to the rapid development of specialized vehicles in World War II and beyond. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour and b/w photos. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 9780857239532. Top edge of text block has some minor foxing, else a lovely copy.

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THE EAGLE BOOK OF CUTAWAYS
Written by L. Ashwell Wood; Denis Gifford.
Stock no. 1830846
Published by Webb & Bower. 1st 1988. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The first book to bring together a selection of the best of the painstakingly accurate technical drawings that ran across the centre spreads of the Eagle comic for more than a decade. Oblong format. Red boards, black title to spine and vignette to front. Colour illustrations. 95 pages. ISBN: 0863502857. Light rubbing to lower board edges. Minor foxing and browning to top edge of text block. Contents are clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is foxed to verso (not visible to front), has a 2" closed tear to lower edge of front panel repaired to verso with clear tape, lightly scuffed.

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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SHIPS
Written by Chris Marshall.
Stock no. 1830845
Published by Blitz Editions. 1st thus 1995. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The history and specifications of over 1200 ships. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations of each ship described. 288 pages including index. ISBN: 1856052885. Minor spotting to top edge of text block else a nice, clean copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly browned and lightly scuffed.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING IN OILS
Written by Hazel Harrison.
Stock no. 1830844
Published by Eagle Editions Ltd. 1st thus 2000. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

An intensive and thorough course in oil painting, featuring may step-by-step photographs to illustrate all the basic techniques. In addition, there is plenty of useful information on materials and equipment, as well as how to do the groundwork in preparation for painting. Large format. Pictorial glazed boards. 127 pages including index. ISBN: 1861603657. A few minor knocks to board edges else boards bright and clean. Top edge of text block has some minor spotting. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed to rear panel and has some marks to verso (not visible to front).

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ALONG LOST LINES
Written by Paul Atterbury.
Stock no. 1830843
Published by David & Charles. 1st 2007. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Rich in romance and nostalgia, this book takes you on a fascinating odyssey around Britain in pursuit of the lost railways, bringing to life the glorious story of train travel as it used to be. The focus is on 10,000 miles of lines closed in Britain since the 1950s. Includes lost and forgotten aspects of railways, including timetabled journeys, stations, tunnels, staff and railway vehicles. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos. 251 pages plus index. ISBN: 9780715325681. A couple of minor fox spots to front endpapers and a few spots to top edge of text block else boards and contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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FIGUREHEADS OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Written by David Pulvertaft.
Stock no. 1830842
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st 2011. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The first figureheads designed to represent the names of British warships appeared during the reign of Henry VIII; the last ones were carved in the early years of the twentieth century. During the intervening 350 years it is estimated that some 5000 ships of the Royal Navy carried a figurehead of some description. This book follows the development of these diverse sculptures, examining how the figurehead carvers interpreted the names and the symbolism incorporated in their designs. Large format. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations, a few colour photos. 240 pages including index. ISBN: 9781848321014. Minor foxing to top edge of text block. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is just slightly scuffed.

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THE HISTORICAL ATLAS OF THE BIBLE
Written by Ian Barnes.
Stock no. 1830841
Published by Quantum Publishing. 1st 2014. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

This book places the key events and people described in the Bible into their social and geographical context, showing the link between the scriptures and the society in which they were written. Includes timelines, colour photographs and illustrations of archaeological sites and artifacts. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. 255 pages including index. ISBN: 9781845735661. Top edge of text block has a few very minor spots else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper has the remains of a label to top front corner.

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REPAIRING AND RESTORING FURNITURE: THE COMPLETE MANUAL 17TH - 20TH CENTURY
Written by V.J. Taylor.
Stock no. 1830840
Published by David & Charles. 1st 1992. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A complete reference to the woodworking techniques required for any sympathetic renovation - by an acknowledged expert. Includes common repair jobs such as stripping and re-finishing, re-making loose joints and many more specialist repairs. Also covers upholstery, veneering, carving, turning, sharpening tools and special finishes. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. 224 pages including index. ISBN: 0715398857. A few minor marks to rear board. Foxing and marks to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is damp stained to lower edges with some visible marks to lower front edge, light scuffing, and tiny tear to top of front panel.

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WHITE ENSIGN ~ RED DRAGON: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY IN HONG KONG 1841-1997
Written by P.J. Melson.
Stock no. 1830839
Published by Edinburgh Financial Publishing (asia) Limited. 1st 1997. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Second Edition. Tracing the history of the Royal Navy in Hong Kong, providing a strong photographic record of events in the territory and its surrounding seas. Large oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. Printed on glossy paper. vi and 162 pages plus appendices. ISBN: 9627982245. A few minor scuffs to boards. Glossy paper is slightly sticking but easily prised apart without damage. Otherwise a very nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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BRITAIN'S RAILWAYS FROM THE AIR
Written by John Glover. Illustrated by Ian Hay.
Stock no. 1830838
Published by Myriad Books Limited. 1st 2011. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Britain's railway system is captured in a series of spectacular images by leading aerial photographer Ian Hay. An incisive text by railway expert John Glover helps to explain the historic background to the photographs and provides technical insights into the way that the British railway system has developed since its origins in the early part of the 19th century. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour photos. 128 pages. ISBN: 9781847463821. Rear board has some relatively minor surface paper marks which originate from the verso of the dustwrapper. Else, a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and lightly creased to rear panel.

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