BRITISH FORCES MOTORCYCLES 1925-45
Written by C.J. Orchard; S.J. Madden.
Stock no. 1830832
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1995. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

All military motorcycles of British origin known to have been tested mainly by MWEE/MEE. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. vi and 186 pages. ISBN: 0750907770. Light shelf-wear to top and tail of spine. Top edge of text block lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly browned, lightly faded to spine, small closed tear (no loss) to one corner.

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THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE GENTRY
Written by Joan Johnson.
Stock no. 1830831
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1989. Very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A comprehensive survey of the landowner families of the 15th - 19th centuries drawn from county and estate records, and illuminated with revealing glimpses of everyday life - from diary entries, household accounts, marriage contracts, and personal and official correspondence. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 269 pages including index. ISBN: 0862995841. Light shelf-wear to base of spine. Foxing to top edge of text block, not affecting contents. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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THE GLOUCESTERSHIRE GENTRY
Written by Joan Johnson.
Stock no. 1830467
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1989. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A comprehensive survey of the landowner families of the 15th - 19th centuries drawn from county and estate records, and illuminated with revealing glimpses of everyday life - from diary entries, household accounts, marriage contracts, and personal and official correspondence. Brown boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations. 269 pages including index. ISBN: 0862995841. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page. Top & tail of spine lightly shelf-worn. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, laminate is starting to peel away at rear edges.

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MORE LAST DAYS OF STEAM AROUND LONDON
Written by David Fereday Glenn.
Stock no. 1830161
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1992. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A superb glimpse into London's stations, termini and trains during the last days of steam. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 152 pages. ISBN: 0862999162. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed else a lovely copy.

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LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES: THE FINAL PART OF HIS AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Written by L.T.C. Rolt.
Stock no. 1830080
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1992. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The third and final volume of L.T.C. Rolt's autobiography. L.T.C. Rolt's fame rests on the fact that he was unique in producing works of literature from subject matter which has not before his time, been considered the stuff of literature - engineering, canals, railways, steam engines, agricultural machinery, and vintage cars. This volume was published posthumously and is a fitting tribute to the man who, through his appreciation of the 'aesthetics of technology', could be said to have given a literary shape to the Industrial Revolution. Black cloth baords, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. x and 246 pages. ISBN: 0862999987. Slight slant to spine. Text block lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine and top of rear panel (minimal) and is lightly scuffed.

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COTSWOLD STONE HOMES: HISTORY - CONSERVATION - CARE
Written by Michael Hill; Sally Birch.
Stock no. 1329722
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1994. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The architecture of the Cotswolds in terms of its characteristic building material, Cotswold stone, and a practical and informative guide to its use and care. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. 188 pages. ISBN: 0750903228. SIGNED by Birch to title-page (by means of dedication). Spine and corners bumped. Pale page edge browning else contents clean. Dustwrapper is faded to spine and to front edge, small tear to base of spine.

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AS MAD AS A HATTER!
Written by David E. Evans.
Stock no. 1329708
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1982. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A History of Nonconformism in Dursley. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0904387909. SIGNED by the author to title-page. Minimal bumping to top of spine. Dustwrapper is slightly faded to spine, is lightly scuffed and has minimal edge rubbing.

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TANK TRACKS 9TH BATTALION ROYAL TANK REGIMENT AT WAR 1940-45
Written by Peter Beale.
Stock no. 1329503
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1995. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

What it was like to live and fight as a member of a British heavy tank battalion during the second world war. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 238 pages. ISBN: 0750908807. A super copy, looks unread.

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GREEK ENTANGLEMENT
Written by E.C.W. Myers.
Stock no. 1829547
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st thus 1985. Very good condition.

The story of the author's experiences in enemy-occupied Greece in 1942 and 1943, of the bearing of contemporary events upon the Greek war of resistance and, in particular, upon the outbreak of civil war in December 1944. Originally published in 1955 when much material was classified, this paperback edition has been revised and includes many more photographs from the author's collection. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. 300 pages including index. ISBN: 0862992125. Covers are creased and faded to spine. Foxing to top edge of text block. Last few pages have light crease at top corner. Contents clean.

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THE GLOSTERS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF A COUNTY REGIMENT
Written by Christopher Newbould; Christine Beresford.
Stock no. 1829373
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1992. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The Gloucestershire Regiment was formed nearly 300 years ago, and is perhaps best known as the only regiment of the British Army which is permitted to wear its badge at the back of the cap as well as the front. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. vii and 143 pages including index. ISBN: 0750900415. Front joint pulled but binding tight. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and is lightly scuffed.

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ROTOL THE HISTORY OF AN AIRSCREW COMPANY 1937-1960
Written by Bruce Stait.
Stock no. 1327899
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st 1990. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The history of Dowty Rotol. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 0951681508. Spine and corners slightly bumped. Dustwrapper is slightly edge rubbed and lightly faded to spine, light score mark to front panel of wrapper.

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NEW TOWNS OF THE MIDDLE AGES: TOWN PLANTATION IN ENGLAND, WALES AND GASCONY
Written by Maurice Warwick Beresford.
Stock no. 1828071
Published by Alan Sutton. 1st thus 1988. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

First published in 1967 by Lutterworth Press, republished with a new preface. Historical and topographical facts for these towns, specimen plans show what medieval planners thought a town should include. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos, maps and plans. ISBN: 0862994306. Top & tail of spine bumped. Text block slightly grubby. Tape marks to pastedowns. Book has possibly been dropped at some point, leading to rear pastedown tearing (no loss). Pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and vertical imperfection to laminate to rear panel (not obliterating text).

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