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DAIMLER CENTURY: THE FULL HISTORY OF BRITAIN'S OLDEST CAR MAKER
Written by Lord Montagu; David Burgess-Wise. Illustrated by W. Heath Robinson.
Stock no. 1828599
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Celebrating the centenary of the Coventry company in 1996. Large format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. Endpapers feature Heath Robinson's point of view and finishing touches. B/w & colour photos. 304 pages including index. ISBN: 1852604948. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine.

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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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IT WAS FUN! MY FIFTY YEARS OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
Written by Tony Rudd.
Stock no. 1827484
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1993. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The autobiography of Tony Rudd who was highly respected for his innovative methods as an engineer in the world of high performance engine development and Grand Prix racing. B/w photos. ISBN: 1852604131. Slight lean to spine. Light shelf wear to top & tail of spine. Contents clean. Green pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed, title to spine is very slightly faded (not obvious).

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BUCCANEER: THE STORY OF THE LAST ALL-BRITISH STRIKE AIRCRAFT
Written by Tim Laming.
Stock no. 1825737
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The full story of the development of this important all-British design, its naval and air force careers and its export success with the south African Air Force. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour plates. ISBN: 1852604786. Blue pictorial dustwrapper has a minor blue pen mark to front panel and is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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FERRARI THE SPORTS AND GRAN TURISMO CARS
Written by Warren W. Fitzgerald; Richard F. Merritt; Jonathan Thompson.
Stock no. 1824976
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 4th 1979. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Fourth Revised and Enlarged Edition. Large format. Red cloth spine with gilt title, red paper boards. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 085059426X. Musty odour present else a nice copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed and has a few score marks to rear panel.

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THE MG COLLECTION: THE PRE-WAR MODELS
Written by Richard Monk.
Stock no. 1824780
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1994. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

A unique record of the pre-war MG models. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour photos throughout. ISBN: 1852604743. Boards a little rubbed along lower edges. Corners lightly bumped. Gift inscription in ink to verso of front endpaper. Else contents clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is edge-worn with a few small closed tears, previous bookseller's barcoded label to rear panel.

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POWER AND GLORY: THE HISTORY OF GRAND PRIX MOTOR RACING VOLUME 1 1906-1951
Written by William Court.
Stock no. 1824137
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st thus 1988. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Includes race results, records of individual drivers and marques, car specifications, and a general summary of developments. Facsimile of 1966 edition. Large format. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1852601841. Boards clean, minor bump to lower edge of front board. Minor marks to front endpaper. Top edge of text block has minor foxspots. Contents clean. Price-cut pictorial dustwrapper is lightly browned to spine.

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AYRTON SENNA: HIS FULL CAR RACING RECORD
Written by Christopher Hilton.
Stock no. 2139924
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1995. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Dark boards with gilt title to spine. B/w and colour photos. ISBN: 185260543X. SIGNED by author to title page. Wrapper has a couple of tiny nicks along one edge.

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REG PARNELL
Written by Graham Gauld.
Stock no. 2139862
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1996. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

The quiet man who helped to engineer Britain's post-war motor racing revolution. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 1852605618.

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THE ROVER STORY A CENTURY OF SUCCESS
Written by Graham Robson.
Stock no. 2136800
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1977. Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

B/w photos. ISBN: 0850592798. Front endpaper is creased. Some foxing and browning to outer page edges. Wrapper is edge-creased and browned; fading to spine.

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THE LAST OF THE LIGHTNINGS
Written by Ian Black; Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1823305
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1996. Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

A nostalgic farewell to the RAF's favourite supersonic fighter. Colour photos. ISBN: 1852605413. Top & tail of spine and corners lightly rubbed. Contents fine. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed.

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AVIONICS THE STORY AND TECHNOLOGY OF AVIATION ELECTRONICS
Written by Bill Gunston.
Stock no. 1320218
Published by Patrick Stephens Limited. 1st 1990. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 254 pages. ISBN: 1852601337. Some very light marks to covers. Dustwrapper is lightly creased at edges, barcode on rear panel has been covered with white sticky labels.

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