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Motoring
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c1885-1940 3vol Cycling and Motoring Maps of LondonLondon : c1885-1940A delightful set of three pocket sized maps for cyclists and motorists of the London area. -
c1928 Coachbuilding: Past and PresentLondon: c1928A richly illustrated history of coachbuilding, tracing the craft’s evolution from horse-drawn carriages to motor coachwork, with detailed discussion of design, materials, and craftsmanship. -
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1987 "Wilkie": The Motor Racing LegendBuckinghamshire: 1987A signed limited edition of “Wilkie: The Motor Racing Legend”, number 13 of 75 copies, inscribed by W. E. “Wilkie” Wilkinson at Silverstone during the 1987 British Grand Prix weekend. -
1955 A Century and a Half of Amateur DrivingLondon: 1955A limited edition, proof copy of the first edition of Part I of A. B. Shone's social history of carriage driving in Britain, illustrated with mounted colour plates. -
1911-1922 Street Accidents Caused by VehiclesLondon: 1911-1922A fascinating and very scarce collection of eleven annual parliamentary returns detailing records of street accidents caused by vehicles between 1911 and 1922. -
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1910 Lift-Luck on Southern RoadsLondon: 1910A very scarce first edition of Ticknor Edwardes early narrative of hitchhiking, with a letter from the author regarding the work loosely inserted. -
c1931 Brooklands Speed Racing Circuit and Distance TablesLondon: c1931A very scarce motoring work of speed and distance tables relating to the circuit at Brooklands. -
1911-1917 British Sports and SportsmenLondon: 1911-1917A wonderful seven volume set of limited edition volumes from the series 'British Sports and Sportsmen', presenting impressively illustrated studies of a variety of sports. -
1928 The Motorists Reference and Year BookLondon: 1928An uncommon copy of this yearbook and reference book for motorists, for the year 1928. -
1905 The British Motor Tourist's A. B. C.London: 1905A vanishingly scarce guide for motor tourist's, filled with useful information to all those driving in Britain, accompanied by numerous charming original advertisements. -
1961 Motoring Guide of IndiaCalcutta: 1961The very scarce first edition of this fascinating guide to motoring and car journeys in India, illustrated with folding maps. -
1950 Dans Les Rues De Paris Au Temps Des FiacresParis: 1950The first edition of this beautifully illustrated historical work on Paris, with a focus on the transportation, in the original dust wrapper. -
1989-1997 Motor Sport in the 20s & The Humber Story 1868-1932Gloucestershire: 1989-1997Two bright works exploring the history of 1920s motoring and Thomas Humber, an English engineer and cycle manufacturer. -
1991-2004 Works on Motor RacingLondon: 1991-2004An excellent selection of works on motor racing, exploring in photographs its pioneering days and the 'Golden Age'. -
1968 Grand Prix BugattiLondon: 1968A pleasing first edition of this authoritative record of Ettore Bugatti's creations and their racing achievements. -
1932 Catalogue of Motor Cycle and Cycle Accessories, Camping and Hiking EquipmentManchester: 1932The first edition of this very scarce 1932 catalogue, presenting a wealth of items related to motor cycles, bicycles, hiking and camping. -
1897 Cycling Road Book Compiled for the Use of Cyclists and PedestriansLondon: 1897A smart example of Charles Spencer's very scarce guide to cycling on the roads of Great Britain, 'compiled for the use of cyclists and pedestrians'. -
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2007 Paris-Bordeaux-Paris 1895Paris: 2007A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this account of the Paris–Bordeaux–Paris Trail race of June 1895, sometimes called the 'first motor race' in the world. -
1975-80 Five Volumes on Rolls-Royce and BentleyLondon: 1975-80A smart set of five volumes on Rolls-Royce and Bentley, illustrated works, of which three are the first edition. -
1998 Automobilia: International 20th Century Reference with Price GuideSuffolk: 1998A smart third edition of this illustrated reference guide for automobiles and their accessories. -
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1926 The World on WheelsParis: [1926]The first edition of Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan's profusely illustrated two volume autobiographical work, providing an account of the history of automobiles, inscribed by the author. -
1902 Motors and Motor-DrivingLondon: 1902The second edition of this volume from 'The Badminton Library', offering a richly illustrated history and study of motors and motor-driving. -
1979 Panhard: La Doyenne d'Avant GardeParis: 1979A smart copy of this illustrated historical study of the motor vehicle and the military vehicle, in the original French. -
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2006 The Halcyon Days of Motoring 1900-1940Gloucestershire: 2006A smart first edition of this illustrated history of motoring, signed by the author. -
1946 Daimler 1896-1946: A Record of Fifty Years of The Daimler CompanyLondon: 1946A smart first edition of this history of the Daimler company, with the original price-clipped dust wrapper. -
2001 Brooklands: The Complete Motor Racing HistorySurrey: 2001A smart limited edition of this illustrated history of motor racing. -
1998 Napier: The First to Wear the GreenSomerset: 1998A very smart first edition of this illustrated story of Napier, a British engineering company known for its luxury motor cars. -
1996 T. T. Pioneers: Early Car Racing in the Isle of ManIsle of Man : 1996A smart first edition of this interesting work on early car racing in the Isle of Man, with illustrations. -
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1988 Green Dust: Ireland's Unique Motor Racing History 1900-1939Dublin : 1988A very pleasing signed limited edition, providing a unique look at the history of Ireland motor racing. -
2013 The Cars of Vel Miletich and Parnelli JonesIllinois: 2013A smart first edition of this highly illustrated book on the motorcars Velko Miletich and Parnelli Jones. -
1994 The Edwardian Rolls-RoyceOxfordshire : 1994A fine copy of John Fasal and Bryan Goodman's richly illustrated work on the Edwardia rolls-royce, housed in the original slipcase. -
c1998 Rallye Mondial F. I. V. A. 98Paris : c1998A fine copy of this very scarce account of the 1998 FIVA World Rally, with many coloured photographs of the event. -
1997-2002 The Irish Roadside Camera: The Pioneering Years & The Years of GrowthDublin; Tankardstown: 1997-2002Two volumes of this excellent photographic history of Ireland's automobiles. -
1906 Ten Years of Motors and Motor RacingLondon: 1906The very scarce first edition of the autobiography of prominent British racing driver and businessman Charles Jarrott. Illustrated throughout with photographic plates. -
2016 The Vaughan Gaskell Collection of Motorcars and MotorbikesLondon: 2016A very scarce and truly fascinating work in which Huw Wheeler gathers together images and descriptions of the motorbikes and cars in his great uncle Vaughan Gaskell's extensive collection. -
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1949 Les 24 Heures du MansMans: 1949A smart limited edition history of the 24 Heures du Mans, a colourfully illustrated history signed by the author.