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London: Hamlyn, Paul, 1969. Ninth Impression of this now classic work on illustrated car servicing for owner drivers. A clean tight copy which has a mark to reverse of the front cover and two pencilled part references to rear endpaper. 95 pages. 110 illustrations. A1A. Soft Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Ian Allan, 1981. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine complete dustjacket. The author Basil Cooper, one time editor of Railway World magazine, presents the second in the publisher's series on Rail centres and looks at the railway history of Brighton, a town that became a major railway centre in the latter half of the 19th century. Integrating informative text, historic and modern photographs and maps. 15. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: George Allen and Unwin, 1970. A near Fine unmarked copy with near Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 163 pages. 61 illustrations. O.S. Nock recalls in vivid detail occasions when the steam locomotive in all its pulsing vibrant energy riveted our attention. He describes some of the great line-side spectacles of pre-grouping days: North Western 'Jumbos' in the northern fell country; Great Western 'Cities', Great Northern 'Atlantics', and South Western 'T9's'. He examines the features of design that made some engines so swift and others so sluggish, and throws new light on some of the great speed achievements of the past. 1. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Profile, 2015. A near Fine unmarked copy with VG+ dustjacket which is not price clipped. First Edition, First Printing. 645 pages. 31 photographs and illustrations throughout in the text. Britain's railways have been a vital part of national life for nearly 200 years. Transforming lives and landscapes, they have left their mark on everything from timekeeping to tourism. As a self-contained world governed by distinctive rules and traditions, the network also exerts a fascination all its own. From the classical grandeur of Newcastle station to the ceaseless traffic of Clapham Junction, from the mysteries of Brunel's atmospheric railway to the lost routines of the great marshalling yards, Simon Bradley explores the world of Britain's railways, the evolution of the trains, and the changing experiences of passengers and workers. The Victorians' private compartments, railway rugs and footwarmers have made way for air-conditioned carriages with airline-type seating, but the railways… Leer más

Newton Abbot, Devon: David and Charles, 1977. A Very Good + copy with laminated pictorial boards which has a little dust marking to top edge and a previous owner's stamp to front endpaper. A history of the railway between Inverness and Kyle of Lochalsh, the Skye Railway, one of the major scenic Highland rail routes in Scotland which for most of its life was very much the iron road to the Isles. 18 photographs, maps and diagrams. 11. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Truro, Cornwall: D. Bradford Barton, 1973. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine complete dustjacket. Nostalgic illustrations of the last twenty years or so of steam which include most of the numerous and varied classes of locomotives inherited from the Southern and it's constituents at nationalisation, covering Kent plus those parts of Surrey and Sussex which were served by the lines from London Victoria. 3. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Kent: Grange, 2003. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. Reprint of 2003 (first was also 2003). The book celebrates the sports car and provides a detailed look at over 45 great automobiles from around the world, past and present, with all of the great marques covered. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail, with detailed specifications provided, including performance, statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the bonnet, examining the chassis and suspension, and finally follows the production milestones in each car's life. **** A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COST **** 23. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Kent: Grange, 2003. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. Reprint of 2003 (first was also 2003). The book celebrates the sports car and provides a detailed look at over 45 great automobiles from around the world, past and present, with all of the great marques covered. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail, with detailed specifications provided, including performance, statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the bonnet, examining the chassis and suspension, and finally follows the production milestones in each car's life. **** A LARGE HEAVY VOLUME OF 1.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH MAY REQUIRE EXTRA SHIPPING COST **** 23. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Edinburgh: Lomond Books, 1978. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine complete dustjacket. Published for the Scottish Railway Preservation Society. The West Highland Railway and the Callander and Oban Railway, traversing the mountains, lochs and glens of Scotland's Western Highlands, provided some of the finest areas for steam locomotive photography. Magnificent photographs with short narratives on each locomotive. 2. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cornwall: Bradford Barton, 1975. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway was one of the most fascinating stretches of line to be built anywhere in Britain, and with its variety of motive power and beautiful scenery, was an enthusiast's as well as a photographer's paradise. The line started life in 1854 with the opening of the section from Highbridge Wharf to Glastonbury by the Somerset Central Railway. A wonderful photographic record. 23. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Reading, Berkshire: Osprey Publications, 1969. A near Fine unmarked copy which has a crease to front card cover. Fully iilustrated with photographs and drawings of camouflage designs and colours of different air forces. A detailed history of the famous fighter airplane. ALSO INCLUDED is a 4 page list of Supermarine Spitfire Merlin Engine Royal Air Force Squadrons. 50. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Illus. by Ward, Richard. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Somerset: Haynes, 1990. A Fine unmarked copy in pictorial laminated covers with VG dustjacket which is not price clipped. A large format volume of 308 pages. Over 900 illustrations. When the Triumph Herald, Spitfire and Painstaking work with the project vehicles produce a truly comprehensive guide. PLEASE NOTE: A LARGE HEAVY BOOK OF 1.1 KILO UNPACKED WEIGHT WHICH WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COST OUTSIDE THE UK 20. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: Fitzhouse, 1990. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. A large format volume which shows our railway heritage and embraces every aspect of railway travel as it was experienced from mis-Victorian days to the period just before the First World War. 12 pages. 147 photographs. A1A. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Maidenhead, Berkshire: Sampson Low, 1977. A near Fine unmarked copy (Fine apart from a few specks of light foxing to endpapers) with dustjacket which has a taped repair. 319 pages. Profusely illustrated. A most comprehensive and well documented history of early aviation. This second volume in the series, 1918-1935, includes 180 aeroplanes and dirigibles which were in service during the period; from the seaplane which began the first regular passenger service, Benoist XIV to the famous Douglas DC3. Each entry is illustrated in full colour and there are also many additional diagrams, charts and maps. **** NOT BOOK CLUB **** B2B. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Cosentino, V.. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.