Speed Age (16 results)

Magazine. Condition: Very Good+. The magazine is in very nice condition, some light rust spots at staples, very light rubbing, I found a short closed tear at the back foredge about 1/4-1/2 inch long, touch of edgewear at the spine side.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition First Printing. Secure binding with a two and a half inch top spine edge cover tear. Clean pages & mild cover wear. 11 x 8-1/4 with 66 pp. Scarce illustrated classic car magazine! Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Magazine.

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Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Lot of 6 Speed Age magazines ranging 1951-52 and Speedways Big Summer Issue c. 1953. In polypropylene bag. (racing, cars, racecars, periodicals) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Magazine. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Very good magazine. Cover features George Weaver at Watkins Glen. * (this magazine is in our possession. We ship most books six days a week and will confirm with tracking number for domestic orders or customs number for non domestic) *; 8vo First Edition; Speed age inc. washington d.c.

Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. The Mechanics' Magazine in October 1829 documented one of the most pivotal moments in railway history, the Rainhill Trials, a competition held to determine the best locomotive for the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. This event showcased several steam engines : The Rocket, designed by Robert Stephenson, won the competition and established a standard for future steam engines. It introduced a multi-tubular boiler, improving efficiency and speed. The Sans Pareil, built by Timothy Hackworth, this locomotive was a strong contender but was ultimately less efficient than the Rocket, and The Novelty, designed by John Braithwaite and John Ericsson, this locomotive was lightweight and innovative but suffered mechanical failures during the trials. The Rainhill Trials proved that locomotives were feasible for railway transport, shaping the future of rail travel, and marking the beginning of the age of speed, transforming how people lived, worked, and travelled. Three complete issues of the Mechanics' Magazine (No's 323, 324 & 325) for October 1829. Genuine, Original, and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history, it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823, The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics, from printing presses to vapor baths, hydrostatics, and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures, preventing explosive contaminated air, while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance, capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue, carefully separated from its original volume; authentic, original, and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; Special Interest. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.