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THE AUTOCOURSE HISTORY OF THE GRAND PRIX CAR 1945-65
Written by Doug Nye.
Stock no. 1329558
Published by Hazleton Publishing. 1st 1993. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A comprehensive survey of the development of the Grand Prix car during what many enthusiasts regards as the golden age of motor sport. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos & b/w photos. ISBN: 1874557500. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is slightly creased to spine and corners.

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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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JIM CLARK RACING LEGEND
Written by Eric Dymock.
Stock no. 1329514
Published by Motorbooks International. 1st thus 2003. Fine condition.

The biography of the motor racing driver. Special edition featuring previously unpublished images (originally published in 1997). Cardwraps. Colour and b/w photos. 256 pages. ISBN: 0760316899.

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THE BRITISH AT LE MANS: 85 YEARS OF ENDEAVOUR
Written by Ian Wagstaff.
Stock no. 1829733
Published by MRP Publishing Ltd. 1st 2006. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Large format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. 280 pages including index. ISBN: 9781899870806. A lovely copy!

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THE AUTOCOURSE HISTORY OF THE GRAND PRIX CAR 1966-91
Written by Doug Nye.
Stock no. 1829730
Published by Hazleton Publishing. 2nd 1992. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A comprehensive survey of the technicalities, triumphs and tribulations behind the design and development of the Grand Prix car. Second Edition. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos & b/w photos. 352 pages. ISBN: 0905138945. A lovely copy!

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LOTUS 25 & 33
Written by John Tipler.
Stock no. 1329439
Published by Sutton Publishing. 2001. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Foreword by Trevor Taylor. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0750925949. A super copy, looks unread.

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SIR HENRY SEGRAVE
Written by Cyril Posthumus.
Stock no. 1329368
Published by B.T. Batsford Ltd.. 1st 1961. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Biography of the British racing car driver. B/w photos. Green boards, gilt title to spine. Spine and corners bumped. Contents fine. Dustwrapper is edge rubbed with a few small tears.

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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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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 boards, silver title to spine. 336 pages. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781859838105. A lovely copy, contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-creased, very lightly scuffed.

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