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TRI-ANG HORNBY: THE STORY OF ROVEX VOLUME 2 1965-1971
Written by Pat Hammond.
Stock no. 1828894
Published by New Cavendish Books. 2003. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

This volume picks up the story in May 1965 after Tri-ang Railways changed its name to Tri-ang Hornby in order to placate the public following Lines Bros. Ltd decision that the rival Hornby-Dublo system would not be reintroduced. Seven exciting years of development which saw expansion of the range both in the UK and abroad and includes the models made for the American and Canadian markets, the Battle Space series and the origins of Tri-ang Wrenn. Large oblong format. Red boards, gilt titles. Colour photos. 519 pages including index. ISBN: 1872727581. Reprint. Slight lean to spine and very slight grubbiness to text block else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine with a minor crease across top.

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THE HORNBY GAUGE 0 SYSTEM (THE HORNBY COMPANION SERIES)
Written by Chris Graebe; Julie Graebe.
Stock no. 1828663
Published by New Cavendish Books. 1st thus 1994. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Completely revised edition including over 200 additional colour pictures and 104 pages. The story of this most famous and successful British make, the Hornby 0-gauge Train, from the first constructional train sets of 1920 right through to the final 0-Gauge production in the 1960s. Large oblong format. The Hornby Companion series. Colour photos. 440 pages including index. ISBN: 1872727522. Board corners lightly bumped. Minor mark to title page. Text block very slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and a little scuffed.

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TRI-ANG RAILWAYS: THE STORY OF ROVEX VOLUME 1 1950-1965
Written by Pat Hammond.
Stock no. 1828631
Published by New Cavendish Books. 1st 1993. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The first of two volumes on the product history of Rovex. Large oblong format. Colour and b/w photos. 432 pages including index. ISBN: 0904568571. Spine & corners of boards lightly rubbed. Boards clean. Text block slightly grubby to base. Minor yellow pencil mark to page 4 else contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and a little grubby to rear panel.

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NAVAL WARGAMING: FROM ANCIENT GALLEYS TO MODERN U-BOATS
Written by Paul Hague.
Stock no. 1828485
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1992. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

From the very beginnings of maritime conflict to the present day, this book provides the historical background on the ships, their weapons and their tactics. In addition, wargaming rules for each period are provided. An essential manual for the hobby. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1852601434. Blue pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed. Else a lovely copy.

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NARROW GAUGE ADVENTURE: THE STORY OF THE CRAIG & MERTONFORD
Written by P.D. Hancock.
Stock no. 1828404
Published by Peco Publications And Publicity Ltd.. 2nd 1980. Slightly better than very good condition.

Second Edition. The story of one particular model railway 4mm scale layout. Glazed pictorial boards. 127 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 0900586540. Boards very lightly scuffed. Some very minor knocks to lower board edge. Contents clean.

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THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON THE CARE AND PRESERVATION OF VINYL DOLLS AND ACTION FIGURES
Written by Nicholas Hill.
Stock no. 1327457
Published by Twin Pines Press. 2004. Slightly better than very good condition.

Revised edition. Cardwraps. 224 pages, including some colour photographic plates at rear. ISBN: 0967849519. Slight rubbing to spine and corners. Top page corner tips slightly curled. Contents clean.

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PETER DENNY'S BUCKINGHAM BRANCH LINES PART ONE 1945-1967
Written by Peter Denny.
Stock no. 1327280
Published by Wild Swan Publications. 1st 1993. Very good condition.

Large format. Card wraps. B/w photos. The author's experience of nearly 50 years of railway modelling. ISBN: 1874103143. Covers slightly browned and marked. Barcode label stuck to rear cover. Front joint cracked.

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THE HORNBY GAUGE 0 SYSTEM (THE HORNBY COMPANION SERIES)
Written by Chris Graebe; Julie Graebe.
Stock no. 1827654
Published by New Cavendish Books. 1st 1985. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The story of this most famous and successful British make, the Hornby 0-gauge Train, from the first constructional train sets of 1920 right through to the final 0-Gauge production in the 1960s. Oblong format. B/w & colour photos. ISBN: 0904568350. Text block very slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and is a little scuffed.

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19TH CENTURY RAILWAY DRAWINGS IN 4MM SCALE
Written by Alan Prior.
Stock no. 1326529
Published by David & Charles. 1st 1983. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Oblong format. 96 pages. Finely detailed drawings for modellers and students of the Victorian railway scene. ISBN: 0715380060. Dustwrapper is sunned to spine.

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301 THINGS A BRIGHT GIRL CAN DO
Written by Jean Stewart.
Stock no. 1324996
Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd.. Almost very good condition.

Pale grey cloth, black titles. 436 pages. B/w text illustrations. Spine and corners bumped, wear to cover edges. Staining to spine. Some light foxing and browning at inner margins.

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AIRFIX: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST PLASTIC KITS
Written by Arthur Ward.
Stock no. 1824960
Published by Ted Smart; Harper Collins. 1st 1999. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Reliving the glory days of our plastic air forces, navies or tank fleets. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations throughout. ISBN: 000765782X. Light creasing across top edge of dustwrapper.

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