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ALVIS THE STORY OF THE RED TRIANGLE
Written by Kenneth Day.
Stock no. 1826669
Published by Haynes Publishing.
4th
2008.
Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Fourth Edition. The success story of Alvis, which first established itself as a top car maker and then diversified to become a major player in the aero and defence industries. Large format. 400 pages including index. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 9781844255245. A few minor knocks to board edges. Text block slightly grubby. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, light wear to top of spine.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- COMPANY HISTORY
AIRSHIP TECHNOLOGY
Written by G.A. Khoury; J.D. Gillett.
Stock no. 1826661
Published by Cambridge University Press.
1st thus
2004.
Very good condition.
Providing a unique and indispensable guide to modern airship design and operation. Cambridge Aerospace Series 10. Blue cardwraps. B/w photos and illustrations. A physical copy of a print on demand item, printed by Lightning Source UK Ltd. ISBN: 0521607531. Covers lightly bowed, lightly rubbed at corners, a little scuffed. Text block a little grubby. Otherwise contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- AIRSHIPS
- ENGINEERING
- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GWR THEN & NOW
Written by Laurence Waters.
Stock no. 1826645
Published by Book Club Associates.
1994.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
B/w photos. Large format. Spine bumped. Wrapper edge creased.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- RAILWAYS
- GWR (RAILWAYS)
AIRCRAFT INTERIOR COMFORT AND DESIGN
Written by Peter Vink; Klaus Brauer.
Stock no. 1826640
Published by CRC Press.
1st
2017.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Ergonomics and Human Factors. Includes everything that scientists and manufacturers should know about airliner interior comfort. Pictorial glazed boards. B/w photos. ISBN: 9781138401310. Boards lightly scuffed, corners lightly bumped. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- INTERIOR DESIGN
- AIRCRAFT
P & O SKETCHES IN PEN AND INK
Written by Harry Furniss.
Illustrated by Harry Furniss.
Stock no. 1826619
Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson.
1st
1987.
Nearly fine condition.
Pen and ink sketches of the many interesting sights invariably to be witnessed during a voyage on a P. & O. Steamer. Oblong format. Green cloth boards, gilt title & vignettes to front. B/w sketches throughout. ISBN: 0297791958. Text block a little dusty. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- HISTORY
- COMPANY HISTORY
- ART
P & O PENCILLINGS
Written by W.W. Lloyd.
Illustrated by W.W. Lloyd.
Stock no. 1826618
Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson.
1st
1987.
Nearly fine condition.
Oblong format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to front. B/w and colour sketches by W.W. Lloyd of life aboard ship. ISBN: 0297791966. A lovely copy.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- ART
- COMPANY HISTORY
F.R. KENDALL: EXTRACT FROM LETTERS 1858-1865
Written by Franklin Richardson Kendall.
Stock no. 1826617
Published by P & O.
1st
1968.
Very good condition.
Franklin Richardson Kendall was born into a family with great naval traditions and joined the P & O Head Office in London. He remained with P & O for 50 years before retiring. This is a collection of selected extracts from letters written to his mother during the tumultous times of change between 1858 and 1866. Large format. Cloth spine, cream cardwraps with black title to front. Tipped in colour frontis of the Ripon leaving Southampton. B/w photos. 89 pages. A few light creases to covers. Covers are a little grubby from handling. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- POSTAL SERVICE
- LETTERS
- COMPANY HISTORY
ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING: BRITAIN'S FIRST AND LAST SUPERSONIC INTERCEPTOR
Written by Tim McLelland.
Stock no. 1826588
Published by Ian Allan Publishing; Classic.
1st
2009.
Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Large format. Design, development and operational history. 224 pages. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 9781906537036. Lower edge of front board and top edge of rear board bumped. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly rubbed at corners and is scuffed to rear panel.
RICHES FROM WRECKS: THE RECOVERY OF SUNKEN CARGOES
Written by Fergus Hinds.
Stock no. 1826585
Published by Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd..
1st
1995.
Very good condition.
A topic of fascination to all manner of mariners; by deliberately non-specialist presentation the glamour and fun of real-life treasure hunting may be relished by anyone. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. B/w and colour photos and diagrams. ISBN: 0851746233. SIGNED by the author (with inscription) to verso of half-title page. Spine faded from red to white, title to spine almost invisible. Uneven fading to spine edge on front board, tiny patch to rear board. Contents clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- SHIPWRECKS
- TREASURE HUNTING
"BATTLE OF BRITAIN": THE MOVIE
Written by Robert J. Rudhall.
Stock no. 1826581
Published by Ramrod Publications.
1st
2000.
Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.
Premiered in 1969, Battle of Britain captivated a whole new generation, this book is a rare treat for the film and aviation enthusiast alike. Directory of aircraft used & current locations; Guide to film locations; Guide to film memorabilia, First-hand interviews. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos, a few colour. ISBN: 0951983296. Top & tail of spine and corners lightly bumped. A few small indentations to boards, also corresponding marks to dustwrapper. Contents clean. Black pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, slightly sticky from the removal of an old label to rear panel and a small nick to spine edge of rear panel.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- AVIATION
- FILM
- WORLD WAR II
ALFA ROMEO 8C MODELLO 2300
Written by Angela Cherrett.
Stock no. 1826565
Published by Veloce Publishing Plc..
1st
1992.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
In production for just four short years, the 8C - for eight cylinder - was an automotive Diva enjoying huge success at the best venues and sharing the limelight and stardom. An eventful and important story to stir the soul oif any vintage Alfa Romeo enthusiast. Limited edition of 2000 copies (not numbered). Brown cloth boards. B/w photos and illustrations. ISBN: 1874105014. Board corners a little bumped. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly edge-rubbed and faded to spine.
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- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- LIMITED EDITION
THE MOST FAMOUS CAR IN THE WORLD
Written by Dave Worrall.
Stock no. 1826562
Published by Solo.
1st
1993.
Very good condition.
The complete history of the James Bond Aston Martin DB5. Large format. Cardwraps. B/w photos. ISBN: 0951750917. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Card covers a little rubbed at corners and scufffed. Top edge of text block a little berowned and grubby. Top corners of contents (margins) and rear cover lightly creased. Contents are clean.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- CARS
- PERFORMING ARTS
- FILM
- ASTON MARTIN