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1886 A Manual of Scientific Enquiry; Prepared for the use of Officers in Her Majesty's Navy, and Travellers in GeneralLondon : 1886An interesting fifth edition copy of various scientific knowledge, with folding maps and diagrams throughout. -
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1985 Somerset Roads: The Legacy of the Turnpikes- Phase 1Not Stated: 1985An informative industrial and archaeological work, which is phase one of a study on roads and routes within Somerset, signed by one of the authors Brian J. Murless and including eight folding maps. -
c1880 Histoire de Mes AscensionsParis: c1880The sixth edition of this fascinating and compelling memoir on the author's ballooning adventures, handsomely bound in quarter morocco. -
1912-14 Modern Railway Working: A Practical Treatise by Engineering andLondon: 1912-14A complete eight volume practical treatise on the railway administration and economics, intended as an educational medium for those connected with railway organisations. With art-deco boards, frontispieces, and various illustrations. -
1851 A Treatise on the Aeropleustic Art, or Navigation in the Air, By Means of KitesLondon: 1851A lovely morocco bound second edition copy of this very scarce volume by George Pocock, detailing his aeropleustic science and his designs for the Charvolant. -
1891 Blackwall TunnelLondon: 1891A fascinating report on the construction of Blackwall Tunnel, which opened in 1897 and remains today the busiest crossing of the River Thames. -
1927 Une Nouvelle Conquete de l'Homme, L'AirParis: 1927A richly detailed and illustrated French language study of the aeronautic advancements of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. -
1867 Railways, Steamers and TelegraphsLondon: 1867The uncommon first edition of this account of the progress in the development of railways, steamers, and telegraphs in mid-nineteenth century. -
1950 The Magic of a NameLondon: 1950An insightful history of Rolls-Royce Limited, bound in a beautiful Sangorski & Sutcliffe binding and presented by Ernest Hives, the 1st Baron Hives. -
1901 Le Domaine Aerien et le Regime Juridique des AerostatsParis: 1901A smart French legal work on aerospace by Paul Fauchille, a pioneer of aircraft laws. -
1933 Combat: a Motor Racing HistoryLondon: 1933A brilliant first edition history of motor-racing by Barré Lyndon, illustrated with photographs throughout and a colour frontispiece. -
1928 The Lure of SpeedLondon: 1928An early edition of Henry Segrave's only work, detailing his life and experiences in record-breaking and racing. Illustrated throughout. -
1908 British Highways and Byways from a Motor CarBoston: 1908The delightful description of the author's time spent motoring across Great Britain, illustrated with colour plates and photogravures. -
1909 The Motor Routes of England: Southern SectionLondon: 1909A smart first edition detailing journeys by motor-car across the South of England, illustrated with delightful colour plates. -
1922 Q-Ships and their StoryLondon: 1922A smart first edition on the history of Q-ships by Edward Keble Chesterton, richly illustrated throughout. -
1953 Sailing TrawlersLondon: 1953A fascinating examination into deep-sea fishing and trawling, illustrated with sketches by the author. -
1886 On Dutch WaterwaysLondon: 1886A first edition detailing the journey of the S. S. Atalanta across Holland and Belgium, illustrated throughout. -
1899 Pen and Pencil Sketches of Shipping and Craft All Round the WorldLondon: 1899A delightful collection of sketches by R. T. Pritchett relating to ships around the world. -
1981 Transport Pioneers of the Twentieth CenturyCambridge: 1981An excellent limited edition collection of interviews with pioneers of transport, presented in a slipcase and lavishly illustrated throughout. -
1948 The Shipwright's TradeCambridge: 1948The first edition of this illustrated history of the ship trade by Westcott Abell, a wonderful history on the flourishing trade. -
1849 The Practical Mechanic's JournalGlasgow: 1849The illustrated 'Practical Mechanic's Journal', an important periodical on the developments of mechanics in the first half of the twentieth century. Illustrated with folding plates. -
1960 The Aeroplane: an Historical Survey of its Origins and DevelopmentLondon: 1960A bright first edition of this important work on the history of aviation by expert Charles Gibbs-Smith. -
1935 War in the Air: Aerial Wonders of Our TimeLondon: 1935An exciting collection of tales regarding aviation, vividly illustrated with photographs throughout and presented in the original pictorial cloth. -
1863 The Sailing Boat: A Treatise on English and Foreign Boats, Descriptive of the Various FormsLondon: 1863An uncommon early edition of Folkard's history and treatise on sailing boats, an interesting work illustrated throughout. -
1953 A History of FlyingLondon: 1953The first edition of this wonderful illustrated history on flight, a review copy with a signed letter from J. R. Ackerley. -
1975 The Coastal Trade: Sailing Craft of British Waters 900-1900London: 1975A first edition of this in-depth history of British vessels covering over a millenia, richly illustrated in colour throughout and presented in the original dust wrapper and slipcase. -
1935 Histoire de la Locomotion TerrestreParis: 1935A wonderfully illustrated French history of transport concerning trains and motor cars by the pioneer Charles Dollfus. -
1938 Histoire de L'AeronautiqueParis: 1938A lavishly illustrated French history of flight, written by record-breaker Charles Dollfus. -
1987 Ferrari: the Road CarsLondon and Paris: 1987A new and updated edition of this fascinating history of the world-renowned Ferrari, vividly illustrated in colour throughout. -
1932 Motor RacingLondon: 1932An illustrated first edition memoir of motor-racing in the 1920s, written by journalist and motorist 'Sammy' Davis. -
1894 The World's Rail Way: Historical, Descriptive, IllustrativeNew York: 1894A scarce, deluxe edition copy of this work on rail ways of the world, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1990 Famous Ferraris Beautiful Bugattis Magnificent MarquesMonte Carlo: 1990Three superb volumes of catalogues from a 1990 Christie's auction, selling a variety of important cars. -
1997 MercedesKoln : 1997An extensive book dedicated to the history and achievements of car marque Mercedes, a beautiful first impression complete in one volume. -
c1932 Die Eroberung der LuftBerlin-Pankow: c1932A first edition of this fascinating volume containing numerous cigarette cards illustrating various models of aeroplanes , from the 'abroad' collection. -
1937-46 22 Flight and Aeroplane Articles in 1London: 1937-46A unique bound collection of twenty-two articles from aviation magazines, all dating from 1937 to 1946, thus a fascinating insight into wartime aviation. -
1927 India by AirLondon: 1927The first edition of this ground breaking first person account of the first civil flight between England and India.