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CHAMPION OF SAIL
Written by David Walker.
Stock no. 2128041
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1986. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The history of R.W. Leyland and his shipping line but also a general history of late 19th century ships and shipping. Dark red boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 191 pages includes index. ISBN: 0851774024. Wrapper edge just very slightly creased.

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WILLIAM'S CROWDED HOURS
Written by Richmal Crompton. Illustrated by Thomas Henry.
Stock no. 1317573
Published by George Newnes Ltd.. 19th 1967. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Abridged edition. Red boards, black title label to spine and small vignette of William to front cover. B/w illustrations. 160 pages. Minimal bumping to spine. Pale page browning to endpapers. Rear panel of wrapper is ever so slightly grubby.

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SPEED IN STYLE: THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GRAND TOURING CAR
Written by Jonathan Wood.
Stock no. 1816754
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1990. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Automobile historian Jonathan Wood traces the story of the Grand Tourer concept from the original Gran Turismo 1750 Alfa Romeo of 1929 to the Lamborghini Countach via classic Mercedes. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 1852600802. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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THE BABE'S BOOK OF VERSE
Written by Madeleine Nightingale. Illustrated by C.T. Nightingale.
Stock no. 1816752
Published by Basil Blackwell. 1924. Very good condition.

Slim format. Grey paper boards with onlay to front board. 44 pages. B/w woodcuts. Reprint. Boards browned. Fading inscription in ink to front pastedown. A few grubby fingermarks to contents.

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THE ARTS IN BRITAIN IN WORLD WAR I
Written by John Ferguson.
Stock no. 1317547
Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd.. 1st 1980. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Black cloth, gilt titles. B/w illustrations. Includes art, poetry, literature and more. ISBN: 085249548X. Light foxing to endpapers else a fine copy in dustwrapper which has light scuff marks and small nick at lower edge of front panel.

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PINTURAS
Written by Joseph M. Cadena. Illustrated by Frank Jensen.
Stock no. 1317545
Published by Anuart Ediciones. 1st 2005. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Works of the Danish artist. Square format. Black boards, white titles. Colour photos. text in English and Spanish. 95 pages. ISBN: 9788489343129. A few light scuff marks to dustwrapper rear panel.

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P&A CAMPBELL STEAMERS THE EDWARDIAN ERA
Written by Chris Collard.
Stock no. 1816730
Published by Tempus. 1st 2006. Fine condition.

Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. The last of six volumes of White Funnel Fleet history from 1887 to 1968 and the second of two volumes dealing specifically with the years prior to the First World War. 255 pages including index. ISBN: 0752438719. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page.

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THE HEYDAY OF THE TROLLEYBUS
Written by Howard J. Piltz.
Stock no. 1816725
Published by Ian Allan. 1996. Fine condition.

The 'Heyday' series. Oblong format. Pictorial glazed boards. Colour photos throughout. 78 pages. ISBN: 0711022712. Reprint.

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TRIUMPH THE LEGEND
Written by Mac McDiarmid.
Stock no. 1816721
Published by Parragon. 1998. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Tracing the events of nearly a century of motorcycle history, from the earliest days in Much Park Street, Coventry, to the high-tech plant that is Triumph's modern factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire. Oblong format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos. 80 pages including index. ISBN: 0752520806. Endpapers slightly browned and grubby. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly creased.

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ENGLISH ELECTRIC TRAMCAR ALBUM
Written by Geoff Lumb.
Stock no. 1816718
Published by Ian Allan. 1st 1998. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The English Electric tramcar manufacturer. Red boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0711026130. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine.

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GREY RABBIT FINDS A SHOE
Written by Alison Uttley. Illustrated by Margaret Tempest.
Stock no. 1317517
Published by Collins. 1965. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

Red pictorial boards. Red and white pictorial endpapers. Colour illustrations throughout. 63 numbered pages. 7 x 5.5". ISBN: 0001941224. Spine and corners bumped and slightly worn, cover edges lightly rubbed. Top corner tip of rear free-endpaper torn off else contents fine. Dustwrapper is edge worn with slight loss to spine and corners.

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THE FISHERMAN'S COMPANION
Written by John Buckland.
Stock no. 1816675
Published by Bounty Books. 1st thus 2005. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Oblong format. A beautiful book that will delight any fisherman, whether sitting in comfort at home, or waiting by his favourite pool. Using a wealth of illustrations from original sources, it evokes the timeless pleasures of fishing, reminding us that for centuries this has been one of man's favourite sports. Glazed pictorial boards. Brown marbled endpapers, text block & margins. Colour and brown & white illustrations. ISBN: 9780753708422.

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