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GEOFF DUKE: IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
Written by Geoff Duke.
Stock no. 1829794
Published by Osprey Publishing.
1st
1988.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
In the 1950s, Geoff Duke was the greatest amongst equals in the world of motorcycle racing, riding to six world champion victories. In his own words, Duke now tells the enthralling story of the machines, the teams and the triumphs. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 0850458382. SIGNED by Geoff Duke to page 7. Includes two letters relating to the signed copies of this book. Text block is lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed, heavy scratch to rear panel.
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- MOTOR SPORT
- BIOGRAPHY
AJS & MATCHLESS POSTWAR TWINS 1948-1969
Written by Roy Bacon.
Stock no. 1829757
Published by Niton Publishing.
1st
1989.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Motorcycle Monographs - No. 6. Cardwraps. Staple-bound booklet. B/w photos. 55 pages. ISBN: 095142047X. Light rubbing to cover edges, minor crease to rear edge, contents clean.
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THE CHALLENGE & DREAM OF HONDA 500 GRAND PRIX MOTOR CYCLE WINS
Written by Mat Oxley.
Stock no. 1829658
Published by Hazleton Publishing.
1st
2001.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The drama and excitement of Honda's years in World Championship Grand Prix racing. Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt titles. Colour and b/w photos. 208 pages. ISBN: 1903135036. Light rubbing to top & tail of spine, minor knocks to lower edge of boards. Contents clean. White pictorial dustwrapper is edge-creased and is grubby to lower edge of rear panel.
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THE STORY OF GRASS-TRACK RACING 1950-65
Written by Robert Bamford; Dave Stallworthy.
Stock no. 1829635
Published by Tempus.
1st
2004.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Grass-track racing, the sister sport of speedway. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. 159 pages. ISBN: 0752428381. SIGNED by author, Dave Stallworthy, to half-title page (no dedication). Contents clean. Some light scuffing to rear cover.
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THE STORY OF GRASS-TRACK RACING 1927-49
Written by Robert Bamford; Dave Stallworthy.
Stock no. 1829634
Published by Tempus.
1st
2002.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Grass-track racing, the sister sport of speedway. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. 160 pages. ISBN: 0752424068. Very minor scuffing to rear cover else a lovely copy.
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FROM T.T. TO TOKYO
Written by Tommy Robb; Jimmy Walker.
Stock no. 1829620
Published by Courier-Herald Printers.
1st
1974.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
The life and times of Ireland's famous globe-trotting racing motor-cyclist Tommy Robb as told to sports writer Jimmy Walker of the Belfast Telegraph. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 125 pages including index. Boards clean and bright. Text block has a few minor foxspots. Pale browning to endpapers. Contents clean. Red pictorial dustwrapper is price-cut, rubbed at edges, faded to spine, creased to top rear edge and a little scuffed.
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- JAPAN
- BIOGRAPHY
MOUNTAIN MILESTONE: 100 YEARS OF THE TT MOUNTAIN COURSE
Written by David Wright; Nick Jefferies.
Stock no. 1829615
Published by Lily Publications.
1st
2011.
Slightly better than very good condition.
For 100 years the Isle of Man Mountain Course has been the ultimate challenge in motorcycle road-racing as it twists and turns through towns, villages and open countryside, before climbing over bleak mountain and moorland, then plunging almost to sea level to complete its dramatic 37.75 mile lap distance. Here are recollections from many of the top road-racers of the past century, whose skills have pushed lap speeds from 50 mph in 1911 to over 130 mph in 2011. Foreword by Nick Jefferies, Introduction by David Wright. Large format. Pictorial cardwraps. Colour & b/w photos. 192 pages including index. ISBN: 9781907945045. Covers lightly scuffed. Light creasing to lower corners. Contents clean.
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SIDECAR CHAMPIONS SINCE 1923
Written by Mick Walker.
Stock no. 1829614
Published by The Derby Books Publishing Company Limited.
1st
2010.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The history of sidecar racing and its competitors. White cloth boards, silver title to spine. 336 pages. ISBN: 9781859838105. A lovely copy, contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, very lightly scuffed.
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BOB MCINTYRE: THE FLYING SCOT
Written by Mick Walker.
Stock no. 1829613
Published by Breedon Books Publishing Co..
1st
2006.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Fourth in a series intended to cover the careers of the world's greatest motorcycle racing champions. Dark blue/black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1859835007. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.
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NO TIME TO LOSE: THE FAST-MOVING WORLD OF BILL IVY
Written by Alan Peck.
Stock no. 1829553
Published by Motor Racing Publications Ltd..
1st
1972.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A tribute to a great champion of motorcycle racing, Bill Ivy. Dark green cloth boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 158 pages including index. ISBN: 0900549149. Light rubbing to top & tail of spine. Front pastedown is pulled over very close to vertical edge of boards (binding error). Contents clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed and is rubbed at top & tail of spine.
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THE RACER'S EDGE: MEMOIRS OF AN ISLE OF MAN TT LEGEND
Written by Dave Molyneux.
Stock no. 1829551
Published by Wharncliffe Books.
1st
2011.
Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.
A frank autobiography of the greatest TT sidecar racer of all time. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. x and 164 pages including index. ISBN: 9781845631420. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at edges and scuffed.
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- MOTOR SPORT
- MOTOR CYCLE RACING
- ISLE OF MAN
- BIOGRAPHY
JON EKEROLD: THE PRIVATEER
Written by Jon Ekerold.
Stock no. 1829533
Published by Text & Technik Verlag.
1st
2002.
Nearly fine condition.
This is the story of one man's struggle to reach the pinnacle of his sport of motorcycle racing. Besides his own personal tale, he also provides a fascinating insight into an era that was probably the most dangerous period in the sport. Limited numbered edition of 4000 copies. Pictorial glazedd boards. Colour & b/w photos. 190 pages. ISBN: 3932563212. SIGNED by the author and motorcycle racer (with personalised dedication) to front endpaper. Copy 518 of 4000. A very nice copy.
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