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AMILCAR (TWO VOLUMES)
Written by Gilles Fournier; David Burgess-Wise.
Stock no. 1827274
Published by Dalton Watson Fine Books. 1st thus 1994. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Large format. Square format. A new exciting brooklands racing images. Translated from the French. French text provided in a separate supplement. Describes the development of the Amilcar company, the different models produced, and details its racing records and the drivers and personalities involved. Two volumes. ISBN: 1854432184. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which has a tiny, minor nick to surface paper on rear board, couple of minor indents to front side.

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THE PORSCHE 911 IN IRISH RALLYING
Written by Mark Copeland.
Stock no. 1827272
Published by Copeland Publishing. 1st 2013. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

This book concentrates on the annual international events, starting with the Galway International in February, followed by the Circuit of Ireland at Easter, the Donegal in June, the Ulster in August, the Manx in September (although not Ireland, a very important rally on the circuit!), and finally the Cork 20 in early October. Black cloth boards, silver titles. Colour & b/w photos. A limited edition of 500 numbered copies. Tiny, minor mark to front board else a fine copy. This is copy 448 of 500. Pictorial dustwrapper is in lovely condition. A very rare item.

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JIM CLARK LIFE AT TEAM LOTUS
Written by Peter Darley.
Stock no. 1825184
Published by Coterie Press Limited. 1st 2007. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A feast of previously unseen photographs from the mid-1960s when the Scottish maestro was at the peak of his career. Large format. Square format. Over 250 b/w photos. 256 pages. Limited Edition. ISBN: 9781902351285. Board corners lightly rubbed, minor scuffing to rear board. Contents clean. Grey pictorial dustwrapper is lihgtly scuffed. Contained in publisher's 'Limited Edition' green cloth slipcase which is a little scuffed, lightly faded and lower edge just showing signs of cloth starting to come unstuck. A nice copy.

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SLEEPLESS KNIGHTS: A RALLYMAN'S GUIDE TO EUROPE
Written by John Sprinzel.
Stock no. 1825021
Published by Motor Racing Publications Ltd.. 1st 1962. Very good condition in a almost very good dustwrapper.

A light-hearted look at the International rallying circus. Red cloth boards, black title to spine. 123 pages. B/w photos. Light browning to board edges. Pale foxing to endpapers and prelims. A few minor grubby marks to contents. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is edge-creased, strengthened to corners with tape, lightly faded to spine, grubby to rear panel.

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ECURIE ECOSSE: DAVID MURRAY AND THE LEGENDARY SCOTTISH MOTOR RACING TEAM
Written by Eric Dymock.
Stock no. 1824663
Published by Pj Publishing Ltd. 1st 2007. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Ecurie Ecosse is recognised worldwide as one of the most successful private sports car racing teams ever. This book explores the reasons, both probable and possible, not only for the team's rise to prominence, but also its inexorable decline. Large format. Blue cloth boards, silver title to spine. Colour and b/w photos. 271 pages. ISBN: 9780955010223. Top of spine bumped. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, lightly scuffed to rear panel, previous bookseller's label covering the isbn to rear panel.

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A RECORD OF MOTOR RACING AT CRYSTAL PALACE (2 VOLUMES)
Written by Richard Page.
Stock no. 2140521
Published by St. Leonards Press. 1st 2006. Nearly fine condition.

Large format. Maroon/red cloth with gilt titles. Limited edition to 150 copies. Volume 1 covers 1899-1961, Volume 2 covers 1962-2000. B/w photos. SIGNED by author to bookplates on front pastedowns of each volume. These volumes are Copy Nos. 32. Slip case is very good - a few marks and scuffs.

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BEYOND THE LENS VOLUME 2: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF GEORGE MCKAIGE
Written by Chester McKaige.
Stock no. 2140520
Published by Chester McKaige. 1st 2007. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A Collection of Motor Racing Photographs 1952 - 1956 by amateur photographer George McKaige. Large format. Dark green cloth with gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9780646472607. SIGNED by Chester McKaige, with an inscription/dedication to previous owners on publisher information page. Wrapper has some light edge-creasing and a couple of tiny nicks.

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BEYOND THE LENS VOLUME 1: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF GEORGE MCKAIGE
Written by Chester McKaige.
Stock no. 2140519
Published by Chester McKaige. 1st 2004. Slightly better than very good condition.

A Collection of Motor Racing Photographs 1946 - 1951 by amateur photographer George McKaige. Large format. B/w pictorial boards. Limited edition to 100 copies. B/w photos. ISBN: 0646435450. SIGNED by Chester McKaige to verso of front endpaper, this is Copy No. 54. A few small knocks to cover edges; couple of corners are bumped. Contents are excellent!

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W.O. BENTLEY: THE MAN BEHIND THE MARQUE
Written by Malcolm Bobbitt.
Stock no. 1823866
Published by Breedon Books Publishing Co.. 1st 2003. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The first full biography of the founder and inspiration behind Bentley Cars. An insight into the conception and design of some of the most famous sporting cars in automobile history. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1859833527. A fine copy. Dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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THE BENTLEY BEDSIDE BOOK
Written by Hugh Young.
Stock no. 1823865
Published by Bentley Drivers Club Ltd.. 1st 1961. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The best articles which have appeared in the Bentley Driver's Club Review. B/w photos. Text block lightly browned with minor foxing. Foxing to prelims else contents clean. Black dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and lightly edge-rubbed.

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THE CRUEL SPORT: GRAND PRIX RACING 1959-1967
Written by Robert Daley.
Stock no. 2137994
Published by Motorbooks International. 2005. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Red boards with gilt title to spine. Original published in 1963. B/w photos throughout by Daley. ISBN: 0760321000. Bump to base of spine. Contents are still excellent!

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CHAPARRAL
Written by Richard Falconer; Doug Nye.
Stock no. 2137993
Published by Motorbooks International. 1993. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A complete history of Jim Hall's Chaparral Race Cars 1961 to 1970. Green boards, silver title to spine. Packed with b/w and colour photos. 208 pages include index. ISBN: 087938607x. Magic sticky tape to pastedowns. Contents are still excellent! Wrapper is edge-worn with a few small nicks.

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