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Softcover. 125 p.; -18.5 cm. (SCM book club ; 184) Why a Presbyterian nearly left the ministry but found reasons to persevere. VG, sewn, in yellow wrapper. Lower edge of rear cover creased.

Condition: Good. Boards have little wear and fading. Spine sun toned. Pages tanned with spotting and some foxing.

paperback. Condition: Good. cover shows minor wear and rubbing, loss on the spine. pages tanned and clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Small 4to. 223pp plus index. Many b/w plates and tipped-in colour illustrations. Slight fading and scattered foxing, spine is very slightly rubbed head and foot, else near VG in original red cloth, gilt, impressed blind device to front board.

hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. hardback, eighth edition, octavo, red cloth lettered gilt to spine & blind to the upper board. A very good tightly bound copy, free of markings. Illustrated, x + 223pp, Publisher list at rear.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Ten small paperback booklets in fair condition in slip case in fair- condition. Tape repairs to all edges of generally worn slip case. Staples heavily rusted to all booklets with front and rear hinges cracked in several. Pages lightly tanned throughout. Reading copies only. 32mo. c160pp total.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 8th 1915. Good condition with no wrapper. 8th edition (rewritten and revised). With a letter from Rudyard Kipling. With 14 diagrams and 24 illustrations. Covers are unevenly browned, faded and marked. Gilt embossed stamp to front cover. Bumping and wear to spine and corners. Inscription in ink to front pastedown. Foxing. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…

Eighth Edition (Rewritten and Revised). 8vo., red clothbound hardback gilt; [x] + 223pp., indexed, engraved frontis with tissue protector, plus many other b/w plates and text figures, 31pp publisher's list at end. Previous owner's bookplate to front pastedown. Foxing to all edges, frontis, and to varying degrees throughout, small faded area to front board outer corner, spine also faded and a little foxed. Good overall. No dust jacket. (Shelf 200) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. HARDBACK BOUND IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH BINDING, HALF TITLE PRESENT, FRONTIS PLUS NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS FULL PAGE OR AMONG TEXT WITH SEVERAL MOUNTED COLOUR PLATES. BOOK MEASURES APPROX 10 x 8 INCHES WITH 223 + INDEX PAGES. LIGHT WEAR AT TOP & BOTTOM OF SPINE WITH SOME MARKS TO CLOTH ON SPINE & FRONT BOARD, CORNERS BUMPED, LACKING FRONT BLANK ENDPAPER, NAME TO HALF TITLE, VERY OCCASIONAL MINOR MARK TO PAGES WITH SOME LIGHT FOXING TO HALF TITLE, TITLE PAGE & REAR ENDPAPERS. OVERALL A VERY GOOD COPY WITH BOARDS WELL ATTACHED. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS. ALL BOOKS POSTED IN STURDY BOOK BOX. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Ten slim volumes in brown card slipcase with titles in black to front covers which are in a variety of colours. Some shelfwear, volume covers faded and toned at edges, minor foxing at volume spines. Slipcase scuffed and worn at all edges with marks to beige label at the front. Some toning to pages. Volume titles: Carburation, Motor Car Insurance, Efficient Lubrication, Motor Fuel, On Buying and Selling Cars, Your Tyres, The New Economy Motoring, A Review of Brakes, Sparking Plugs, Cellulose Finish for Cars. Size: 32mo - over 4 - 5" tall. Book.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Red, green, yellow, blue, beige etc booklets each with title label to cover a few text illustrations. Ten booklets in grey design slipcase with label to cover (slipcase rubbed to edges/label sl.marked) booklets hardly opened but with a few of the light coloured ones with minor rust stain from hinge staple to spine. Each book on a different aspect of car ownership eg. Tyres, Cellulose Finish for Cars, Braking, Insurance, Spark Plugs, Carburation, Lubrication etc. Card covers have never been creased to open thus very bright and near mint. 10 volume. Hardcover.…

Red hardback cloth cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. G: in Good condition without dust jacket. Cover rubbed and faded with fraying to spine ends. 190mm x 130mm (7" x 5"). 223pp + index. 8 tipped-in colour plates + numerous b/w plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Comprehensive work on the motor car in 1923 with numerous wonderful tipped-in colour photos plus other b/w plates and diagrams. Original green cloth, a little faded to spine, scattered foxing title page and prelims, otherwise very good. A nice copy of a motoring classic. From our extensive stock of motoring and motorsport books and publications.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1923. Almost very good condition with no wrapper. All about the leading Motor-Cars of today including a complete description in fascinatingly simple language of How the Motor Red cloth with gilt titles. Tipped-in colour plates and b/w plates and diagrams to text. 223 pages plus index. Spine is browned and foxed with light wear to top & tail. Front cover faded. Text block is browned and a red mark to lower edge. Contemporary gift inscription in ink to front pastedown. Scattered foxing throughout. Still a nice copy. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…

Original Cloth. Condition: Near Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. With many tipped-in plates. Covers gently faded.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 260. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 260.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 300 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1915. Text in English. This comprehensive guide, originally published in 1915, provides detailed information for motorists of the early 20th century. It covers practical aspects of driving, vehicle maintenance, and road regulations, offering a fascinating glimpse into automotive history and the evolution of motoring culture. The book is a valuable resource for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts interested in vintage automobiles and the social context of early motoring. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 260, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 260 260.…