Charles Dollfus; Edgar De Geoffrey

Histoire de la Locomotion Terrestre

Paris, L'Illustration, 1935. First edition. Cloth. A wonderfully illustrated French history of transport concerning trains and motor cars by the pioneer Charles Dollfus. Written by aeronaut and prolific historian, Charles Dollfus. He also held several world records in ballooning, including for the first stratospheric flight in France.In the French language.Vividly illustrated throughout with in-text illustrations and photographs, monochrome plates and four tipped-in illustrations in colour.The first edition of this fascinating French history of transport. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally rather worn, with the backstrip near detached from the front joint. Otherwise, some bumping to the extremities. Front pastedown has a tear to the decorative paper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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Boeknummer: 790R57

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Charles Dollfus French History History of Transport French Transport French History Not Stated

Cameron C. Earl

Investigation Into the Development of German Grand Prix Racing Cars between 1934 and 1939 (Including a Description of the Mercedes World&Apos;S Land Speed Record Contender)

London, Her Majesty's Stationery Office , 1947. First edition. Paperback. A scarce copy of this volume concerning the development of German Grand Prix racing cars, the first edition in the original publisher's wraps. A report issued by the British Intelligence Sub-Committee at the end of the Second World War, looking into the development of various aspects in the German industry. This report examines the Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz racing cars of 1934-9, with a description of the Mercedes world's land speed record contender. By Cameron C. Earl. The first edition of this scarce work. Illustrated with fifty-three full page plates of model plans and photographs in black and white, six are folding. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's wraps. With two amendment sheets loosely inserted. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a hint of sunning to the spine and wraps. With two amendment sheets loosely inserted. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with fifty-three full page plates of model plans and photographs in black and white, six are folding. Collated, complete. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 798A37

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: first editions grand prix racing cars mercedes grand prix Not Stated

Franco Gozzi [ed]

Ferrari Yearbooks 1993-5

Modena, Ferrari SpA , 1993-5. Paperback. Two vibrantly illustrated Ferrari yearbooks from the years 1993 and 1995, with a letter from the Director of Communications. Two volumes. With a letter from Antonio Ghini, the Director of Communications for Ferrari, explaining that he has sent the recipient the 1995 yearbook and inviting him to be part of the 1996 yearbook, due to their ownership of a historic Ferrari car.Illustrated throughout with bright photographs. In the publisher's original paperback with incorporated dust wrappers. This set features two yearbooks from the luxury car brand, Ferrari. The yearbooks provide an overview of Ferrari's year, discussing new engineering endeavours, important events and releases. The work is illustrated with vibrant photographs, capturing Ferrari's most important moments from that year and their luxury cars. In the publisher's original paperbacks with incorporated dust wrappers. Externally excellent with only the slightest marks and edge wear and a crease to the rear of '1993&apos. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None stated. Near Fine .

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Boeknummer: 903Z37

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Ferrari Cars Motoring Automobile Cars Luxury Cars Sportscars None stated

H. Walter Staner [editor]

The Autocar: A Journal Published in the Interests of the Mechanically Propelled Road Carriage

London, Legare Street Press, 1907. Cloth. A scarce collection of issues from The Autocar journal, with articles and illustrations throughout. Very scarce. Illustrated throughout. Includes twenty-six weekly issues from No. 585, Vol. XVIII, of Saturday January 5th 1907 to No. 610, Vol. XVIII of Saturday June 29th 1907. A collection of issues from The Autocar, an essential journal for those with a keen interest in the history of the automobile. This fascinating journal offers insight into the early days of motoring, the development of vehicles, technology, and the culture surrounding the first cars. Edited by H. Walter Staner. In the original green cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Hinges staring but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot or handling mark. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 895T22

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Autocar Journal Mechanically Propelled Journal Staner Not Stated

G. E. T. Eyston; Barré Lyndon

Motor Racing and Record Breaking

London, B. T. Batsford, 1935. Cloth. A history of attempts on the land speed record, as written by G. E. T. Eyston, himself a three time record breaker. Captain George Edward Thomas Eyston OBE (1897-1979) was a British racing driver, remembered for breaking the land speed record thrice between 1937 and 1939 in his vehicle Thunderbolt; he also won the Segrave Trophy in 1935. Barré Lyndon (1896-1972) was best known for being a screenwriter and playwright; however, during his early career he was a journalist specialising in motor-racing. He penned six novels on the subject of motor racing, as well as films including 'The Man in Half Moon Street', 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square&apos. In the publisher's original binding, lacking a dust wrapper.Contains a full colour plate frontispiece illustration, as well as one hundred and thirty two full plates. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, some fading to the spine and minor shelf wear to extremities. internally firmly bound, the odd spot, pages slightly aged toned but otherwise clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 751R9

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: motoring history of automobiles record breaking history of automobiles None

John Fasal; Bryan Goodman; Tom Clarke

The Edwardian Rolls-Royce

Abingdon, John Fasal, 1994. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this scarce study on Edwardian era Rolls-Royce, an illustrated and signed work. The first edition of this scarce work.Signed by the authors to the recto of the front free endpaper of Volume I.Complete in two volumes.In the original slipcase, in a near fine condition.A definitive and impressive study on the Edwardian era productions of Rolls-Royce, a heyday for the company.In this work, the authors, John Fasal and Bryan Goodman, present detailed listings of the cards made during this era, including the owner's names, registrations, and chassis numbers.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, four colour plates, and monochrome illustrations throughout. Also including a folding plate to the pocket to the rear.Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, four colour plates, and monochrome illustrations throughout. Also including a folding plate to the pocket to the rear.With a dissertation on the pre-40/50 h.p. cars, by Tom Clarke.Bookmark ribbon marker is present to each volume.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original cloth slipcase. Externally, very smart. Gilt to the spines is very lightly rubbed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Slipcase is smart with only a couple of light marks, in a near fine condition. Fine . Ill.: Various. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 903P19

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: The Edwardian Rolls-Royce rolls-royce john fasal bryan goodman rolls-royce Various

David William Forward

The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Origins and Development of the 40-50 Hp Model 1906-26

Australia, D. W. Forward; The Sir Henry Royce Foundation, 2007. Leather. A very scarce signed limited edition study on the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a striking illustrated work. A very scarce limited edition, limited to five hundred numbered copies, of which this is numbered thirty-two.Signed by the author to the limitation leaf, presented to Tony and Vivien Dyas, who are listed to the list of subscribers. Inscribed "For Tony and Vivien Dyas, thank you for your photos featured herein! - David". In the original cloth slipcase, in a fine condition.A beautiful look at the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, a model which is considered to be one of the most perfect in the company's history, and dubbed as the "best car in the world" by the 'Autocar' magazine. It was this model that created Rolls-Royce's world-wide fame.Part I covers the company's history before the Ghost, Part II the years during the Ghost, and Part III the Ghost today. Illustrated in colour and monochrome throughout.By David William Forward, who owned a Silver Ghost himself. Bookmark ribbon marker is present. In the original publisher's morocco binding, in the original cloth slipcase. Externally, smart. Very light rubbing to the gilt. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Slipcase is fine. Fine . Ill.: Various. Fine .

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Boeknummer: 903P20

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost rolls royce david william forward cars rolls royce Various

Harry Golding

The Wonder Book of Motors: The Romance of the Road

London, Ward, Lock, & Co. c1926. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this attractive book dedicated to motors, with some lovely illustrations, including all coloured plates. The first edition of this work, dated from Jisc and identified through the lack of edition remarks to the title page. A wonderful volume dedicated to motors, with chapters on engines, military motors, family and touring cars, villages and village greens, motor cycling and more. Including Major C Court Treatt's account of his motoring journey through Africa, from Cape Town to Cairo. Edited by Harry Golding. Illustrated with numerous mono-tone plates in test, as well as ten full page plates in colour, of which two are folding. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with coloured illustration tot he front board and gilt to the rear board and pictorial endpapers. Externally smart with minor shelf wear and minor chipping and bumping to the extremities of the boards. A minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are generally bright and clean with only the odd minor spotting affecting the occasional page. Illustrated with numerous mono-tone plates in test, as well as ten full page plates in colour, of which two are folding. Collated, complete.  Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 795A66

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: motors first editions illustrations first editions Not Stated

Ami Guichard

Automobile Year No. 6 Edition 1958-1959

Switzerland, Lausanne, 1959. Hardback. A highly illustrated edition of Automobile Year for the year 1958-1959. Highly illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, some in colour. A collection of exciting studies on automobile sin the year 1958-1959, including: Australia's Motor Industry, Special Bodies and Dream Cars, Motor Racing in 1958, and Specifications of Production Cars. A yearbook specialising in automobile and motorsport, published annually in three different languages; English, French and German. More recent editions now carry the tagline: "The Annual For Car Enthusiasts". In the original orange paper over card binding. Externally, a trifle rubbed with light chipping and the odd mark to the boards. Joints starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 844T60

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Automobile Year Yearbook Year None

Curt Hanfland

Das Motorrad Und Seine Konstruktion

Berlin, M. Krayn, 1920. Cloth. An early German manual on the construction of motor vehicles. This is a manual thoroughly detailing all manner of technical instruction relating to motor cycles, dated 1920. Carl Hanfland was a German writer, and he also published books on modern mechanical engineering and model aeroplanes, their design and construction.Contains a number of full plate, vignette and folding plate diagrams and illustrations.In the original German. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, some fading to the front board and bumping to the extremities. Internally firmly bound, pages a touch age toned but otherwise bright and clean. The eighth folding plate at the rear of the book has a tear of about four inches. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 751R14

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: motoring history of automobiles german motoring history of automobiles Not Stated

Sir Alfred C. Harmsworth; et al.

The Badminton Library: Motors and Motor-Driving

London, Longmans, Green, and Co. 1904. Cloth. The third edition of this comprehensive work on motoring from the Badminton Library series. The third edition of this work in the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirteen further plates, and numerous in-text illustrations by H. M. Brock and H. Tringham. Collated, complete. The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes was a sporting project edited by the 8th Duke of Beaufort, intended to cover all sports in an extensive collection of works. This work covers all aspects of motoring, including how to choose a car and the appropriate driving clothes. This work was written by Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922), the greatly influential British newspaper and publishing magnate, and many other contributors, including the Hon. John Scott-Montagu, the Hon. C. S. Rolls, and the Marquis de Chasseloup-Laubat, among others. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with shelf wear to the joints, extremities and head and tail of the spines. Offsetting to the end papers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: H. M. Brock; H. Tringham. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 883M40

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Motor Cars Driving Badminton Library Cars H. M. Brock; H. Tringham

Inman Hunter

Aston Martin 1914 to 1940 a Pictorial Review

London, Transport Bookman Publications, 1976 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this pictorial display of the development of Aston Martin in the original dust wrapper. First edition of Aston Martin 1914 to 1940 A Pictorial Review by Inman Hunter in the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. A lovely illustrated journey following the development of Aston Martin. Contents include 'The first Aston Martin?' and technicalities including 'The Benson twin-cam engine&apos.  In the original publisher's cloth binding and unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. There is some wear to the extremities of the dust wrapper including some light creases and edgewear. To the binding, there is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and slight bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.

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Boeknummer: 844W33

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Aston Martin Inman Hunter First edition Dust wrapper Inman Hunter Not Stated

Ian Irwin

Silver Ghosts of Australia and New Zealand: Cameo Histories of the Post-War Cars

Canberra, Ian Irwin, 2004. First edition. Cloth. A limited edition signed, very scarce illustrated work on the post war Rolls Royce Silver Ghosts in Australia and New Zealand. Limited edition. Number 135 out of 500. In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. A very scarce and sought after automotive work. Illustrated with full colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. This fascinating work was written by Ian Irwin, a passionate owner of one of the Rolls Royce Silver Ghosts. The Silver Ghost refers to a car model made by Rolls Royce, being called 'the best car in the world' by the company. The work comprises years of research into the locations and owners of all the post-war Silver Ghosts in Australia and New Zealand, providing accounts of the cars and their stories. This work is the companion to 'Silver Ghosts of Australia and New-Zealand: Cameo Histories of the Pre-Armistice Cars' which was published in 1999. Many of the cars that were detailed in that work have been revisited here. In the publisher's original cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally lovely. The wrap is also lovely. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Fine . Ill.: None stated. Fine/Fine.

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Boeknummer: 903Z34

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Limited Edition Transport Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Transport Cars None stated

Ian Irwin

Silver Ghosts of Australia and New Zealand: Cameo Histories of the Pre-Armistice Cars

Canberra, Ian Irwin, 1999. Cloth. A very smart limited edition of this scarce work on motorcars from Australia and New Zealand before the Armistice. Limited to three hundred and fifty numbered and signed copies of which this is number one hundred and twenty-six. Illustrated throughout. This work relates the cameo histories of more than one hundred pre-Armistice 40/50 HP Silver Ghosts produced by Rolls Royce and acquired by Australian and New Zealand owners. Written by Ian Irwin, an Australian author and motoring historian. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, very smart with minor wear to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also very smart with light wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Boeknummer: 903T72

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Silver Ghosts Australia New Zealand Pre-Armistice Australia Irwin Not Stated

Arthur W. Judge

The Modern Motor Engineer

London, New York, Melbourne, Toronto, Wellington, The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, 1959 . Cloth. A lovely reprint edition of this five volume work on motor engines with illustrations. Early edition of The Modern Motor Engineer by Arthur W. Judge in the original publisher's cloth bindings. A practical work on the maintenance, running, adjustment, and repair of automobiles of all types, and on the management of garages. A reprint of the fifth edition. Complete in five volumes. Densely illustrated throughout. Volume I has fifteen monochrome plates including one folding plate, as does Volume II. Volume III has fourteen monochrome plates and one colour plate, and Volume IV has eight monochrome plates including one folding plate. Collated, complete. Volume V is an unpaginated collection of data sheets and writing diagrams. In the original publisher's cloth bindings. Externally, very smart. There is some slight bumping to the heads and tails of the spines and to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 844W34

Catalogus: Motoring

Trefwoorden: Motor Engines Engineering Illustrated Complete set Engineering Not Stated