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QUICK SILVER: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GERMAN GRAND PRIX RACING CARS 1934-1939
Written by Cameron C. Earl.
Stock no. 1818256
Published by HMSO. 1st thus 1996. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

A re-issue in facsimile of B.I.O.S. report No. 1755 Investigation into the development of German Grand Prix Racing Cars between 1934 and 1939 (including a description of the Mercedes World's Land Speed Record contender). New introduction by Karl E. Ludvigsen. Silver boards, red titles. B/w photos and diagrams, some fold-out to rear. 143 pages. ISBN: 0112905501. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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THE FIGHTING BARBEL
Written by Peter Wheat.
Stock no. 1817244
Published by The Medlar Press. 1st thus 2000. Fine condition.

Limited Edition of 800 copies of which 100 are bound in leather (this copy is bound in cloth). Blue cloth boards, silver titles and gilt vignette of fish to front. B/w photos and illustrations. Yellow ribbon page marker. Binder's file copy and thus un-numbered. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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BENTLEY THE 1938/1939 OVERDRIVE CARS
Written by Mervyn Frankel; Ian Strang.
Stock no. 2129338
Published by Academy Books. 1st 1994. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A specialised book concerned with the whereabouts of the survivors of the 200 "M" series Bentleys manufactured in 1938 and 1939 by Bentley Motors (1931) Limited, which company was then in the ownership of Rolls-Royce. Large format. Green boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos. 256 pages including index. ISBN: 1873361181. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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JONADAB AND RITA
Written by Shirley Hughes. Illustrated by Shirley Hughes.
Stock no. 2128540
Published by The Bodley Head. 1st 2008. Fine condition.

Toy donkey Jonadab is longing for adventure... Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 9780370329284. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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THE BULL TERRIER FORCE: A COLLECTION TO RECORD AND REMEMBER THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENDING OF WAR TIME HOSTILITIES
Written by George Jarrett; Rudyard Kipling; Brian Kenway; David Harris; et al. Illustrated by Cecil Aldin; Peter Fraser; et al..
Stock no. 1816780
Published by The Bull Terrier Club. 1st 1995. Fine condition.

Large oblong format. Grey pictorial cardwraps with red title to front. Foreword by George Jarrett, President BTC 1991-1994. Limited edition of 1,000. Short stories of Bull Terriers who accompanied their owners serving in governmental services and the welfare of the breed and the pleasure it brings to so many people. B/w photos and illustrations. 68 pages. ISBN: 187128502X. This is copy 158 of 1000 and included is the compliments slip with the copy number and tissue paper guard. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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TRADITION AND INNOVATION IN FLORENTINE TRECENTO PAINTING: GIOVANNI BONSI TOMMASO DEL MAZZA
Written by Simona Pasquinucci; Barbara Deimling.
Stock no. 2128162
Published by Giunti. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Large format. A Corpus of Florentine Painting. Section VI, Volume VIII. ISBN: 9788809014558. Still in original shrink wrap - UNOPENED! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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ELDER CONTEMPORARIES OF BERNARDO DADDI
Written by Richard Offner.
Stock no. 2128161
Published by Giunti Barbera. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Large format. A Corpus of Florentine Painting, Section III, Volume II. ISBN: 9788809200203. Still in original shrink wrap - UNOPENED! This copy would make a wonderful gift. Just light wear to a couple of corners where book has pushed through shrink wrap.

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ALBERTA MISTRESSES OF THE MODERN 1935 - 1975
Written by Mary-Beth Laviolette.
Stock no. 2128145
Published by Art Gallery Of Alberta. Circa 2012. Fine condition.

Large square format. Cloth spine. This book reveals the role that Alberta women artists played in the establishment of a viable art scene. ISBN: 0889501645. Still in original shrink wrap - UNOPENED! This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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THE TEMPLE OF FLORA
Written by Stephen Harris. Illustrated by Robert Thornton.
Stock no. 2125063
Published by Folio Society. 2008. Fine condition.

Very large format. The first ever full-size facsimile of the greatest English florilegium. Quarter-bound in Nigerian goatskin, cloth sides. Front board printed and blocked with design by David Eccles from 'The Night-Blowing Cereus'. 232 pages with 9 preliminary monochrome plates, 5 preliminary colour plates and 29 flower illustrations. Text printed on felt-marked Modigliani Neve paper and plates printed on Modigliani Insize. Green ribbon marker. Coloured top edges. Book Size: 22.5" x 18.25". Commentary volume by Stephen Harris. Presented in solander box, bound in buckram. 128 pages. 12" x 8.25". Of the Limited edition of 1980 copies only 600 have been bound into book form. Due to the size of this book, if posted, it will need to be sent via courier. This is Copy No. 90. Also contains 2 beautiful colour plates in an envelope - for you to frame! Contained in original slip case that has bumping to a couple of corners and some scuff marks. This is a gorgeous item! This copy would make a wonderful gift. This book is VERY heavy and will be needed to be sent via courier.

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AUTOCOURSE 2015-2016
Written by Tony Dodgins.
Stock no. 1610426
Published by Icon Publishing Limited. 2015. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

Large format. Colour photos. Foreword by Lewis Hamilton. 65th year. ISBN: 9781910584088. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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RACES FACES PLACES: THE MOTOR RACING PHOTOGRAPHY OF MICHAEL COOPER
Written by Paul Parker.
Stock no. 1815990
Published by Haynes Publishing. 1st 2009. Fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

A fascinating and eclectic collection of nearly 400 images from one of motor racing's most determined and original photographers, Michael Cooper. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. Colour & b/w photos throughout. ISBN: 9781844255085. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS
No author listed.
Stock no. 2124107
Published by Caxton Editions. As new condition.

Through Childhoods Hours. A Victorian Treasury of Activities. Each page contains a hidden compartment with different activities. Colour illustrations. ISBN: 184067041X. Unopened - still in original shrink wrap. This copy would make a wonderful gift.

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