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PAINTED WINGS
Written by Robin Smith.
Illustrated by Robin Smith.
Stock no. 1824939
Published by Robin Smith.
2nd
2017.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Second Edition. Paintings of aircraft and b/w illustrations. Oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos. ISBN: 9781526201706. SIGNED to title page (no dedication). Pictorial dustwrapper is very lightly scuffed.
BRUCE MCLAREN: LIFE AND LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
Written by Karl Ludvigsen.
Stock no. 1824820
Published by Haynes Publishing Group.
1st
2001.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Bruce McLaren arrived in Europe in 1958 on a scholarship from the New Zealand Grand Prix Association, virtually unknown except fro an endorsement from Jack Brabham. The impact he made was sensational. As this fascinating biography relates, by the time of his fatal testing accident 12 years later he had established himself on both sides of the Atlantic as a driver-engineer of extraordinary versatility, also founding the team that went on to become one of the most successful in Formula 1. Foreword by Robin Herd. Square format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 1859608248. SIGNED by the author to title page (no dedication). Green ink stain (small) to top margins of prelims, last few pages top of text block. Else contents clean. White pictorial dustwrapper is a little grubby, 1" closed tear (no loss) to top rear spine edge and has previous bookseller's barcoded label to rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
MIKE HAILWOOD THE FANS' FAVOURITE
Written by Mick Walker.
Stock no. 1824761
Published by The Derby Books Publishing Company Limited.
1st thus
2011.
Very good condition.
Popular champion 'Mike-the-Bike' Hailwood, one of the greatest-ever motorcycle road racers. Almost a quarter of a century after Mike's untimely death, Mick Walker examines his long career, from his first race aged 17 in 1957 to his final race at Mallory Park in 1979. Black cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781859839553. Corners lightly rubbed. Previous bookseller's barcoded label to rear cover. Small knock to top edge of text block giving way to minor crease at top gutter edge of contents. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR CYCLES
- MOTOR CYCLE RACING
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
PENCILS, PATIENCE AND PRIMATES: THE LIFE AND ART OF DAVID DANCEY-WOOD
Written by David Dancey-Wood.
Illustrated by David Dancey-Wood.
Stock no. 1824672
Published by Hawksbill Publications.
1st
2006.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A portfolio of Dancey-Wood's work demonstrating the wide range of his subjects. Along with the superb reproduction of his pictures, he gives a remarkable account of his struggles, successes and dreams for the future. Large oblong format. Green cloth boards, no titles to boards. Colour photos and b/w illustrations. ISBN: 9780955494604. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. A super copy.
QUEEN VICTORIA
Written by J.R.C. Yglesias.
Illustrated by Roger Hall.
Stock no. 1324408
Published by Ladybird Books.
1st
1976.
Very good condition.
Ladybird Series 561. Pictorial boards with blue and purple boards. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 0721404456. Spine and corners bumped, covers are edge worn, spine starting to split on rear edge. Rear cover is slightly grubby. Name in ink to top margin of front free-endpaper. Contents clean.
STIRLING MOSS SCRAPBOOK 1961
Written by Stirling Moss; Philip Porter.
Stock no. 1824611
Published by Porter Press International Ltd.
1st
2006.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The behind the scenes story of one of Stirling's most incredible seasons told by his own scrapbooks, his albums, his recollections and no holds barred comments about the cars, the circuits, the crumpet and the other drivers. Large oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and colour illustrations. 1661 pages. ISBN: 0955006821. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed and is lightly faded to front vertical edge.
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- TRANSPORT
- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
BLACK TOM ARNOLD OF RUGBY: THE MYTH AND THE MAN
Written by Terence Copley.
Stock no. 1824429
Published by Continuum.
1st
2002.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
Terency Copley's lively and provoking biography of Thomas Arnold combines a study of his life with an examination of his influence as an educator, a theologian and a churchman. Black boards, red title to spine. A few b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0826457231. Black dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
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- BIOGRAPHY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (VICTORIAN)
LAURENCE HOUSMAN
Written by Rodney Engen.
Illustrated by Laurence Housman.
Stock no. 1323936
Published by Catalpa Press Ltd.
1st
1983.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The Artis and the Critic series. Green cloth, gilt title to spine. 157 pages plus index. Colour and b/w illustrations. ISBN: 0904995046. A fine copy in dustwrapper which is very slightly creased at edges.
- Categorised in:
- ART
- ILLUSTRATED
- BIOGRAPHY
ALFRED STIEGLITZ: A LEGACY OF LIGHT
Written by Katherine Hoffman.
Illustrated by Alfred Stieglitz.
Stock no. 1824244
Published by Yale University Press.
1st
2011.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A compelling portrait of the American photographer's life and art from 1915 to 1946, focusing on his American works, issues of identity, and the rise of modernism in America. Black cloth boards, white titles. B/w photos and a few colour illustrations. ISBN: 9780300134452. Very minor foxing to top edge of text block. Contents are clean. White pictorial dustwrapper has a few small marks.
- Categorised in:
- ART
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- BIOGRAPHY
- MODERN ART
OTTO FRELLO - AN INCORRIGIBLE PAINTER
Written by Ole Faber.
Illustrated by Otto Frello.
Stock no. 1824077
Published by Museet For Varde By Og Omegn.
1st
2009.
Nearly fine condition.
An exhibition in 2009 featuring the broadest possible spectrum of the many different genres Frello has covered and the many ingenious items that Frello has brought into existence in the course of a long and exceptionally creative life. Oblong format. Pictorial glazed boards. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 8789834690. A lovely copy.
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- ART
- BIOGRAPHY
- CATALOGUE (ART)
STEAMING THROUGH THE WAR YEARS REMINISCENCES THE EX-GER LINES IN LONDON
Written by Reg Robertson.
Stock no. 2140807
Published by The Oakwood Press.
1996.
Very good condition.
Oakwood Reminiscences Series RS3. Card wraps. B/w photos. 152 Pages. ISBN: 0853614725. Couple of marks to title page.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- LOCOMOTIVES
- LONDON
- EASTERN REGION RAILWAY
- BIOGRAPHY
CLEANER TO CONTROLLER REMINISCENCES OF THE GWR AT TAUNTON
Written by W.J. Gardner.
Stock no. 2140801
Published by The Oakwood Press.
1st
1994.
Almost very good condition.
Oakwood Reminiscence Series RS1. Green cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0853614458. Some light cover corner creasing. Binding is a bit weak, with several pages to rear detached, but loosely inserted.
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- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- GWR (RAILWAYS)
- BIOGRAPHY