Automatic Pleasures: The History of the Coin Machine
Language: English
Published by Kevin Francis Publishing Ltd., London, 1988
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman', Norwich, United KingdomRobert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'
AbeBooks seller since December 19, 2002
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 16.39
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Comprehensive history of coin machines. First Edn., 1988; red boards; titling/plain rules blocked in gilt (very bright) to spine; 224pp.; illus. photos./repros. in bw./col. Spine/boards/pages very clean/crisp/bright; lightly scored dj. ever-so slightly faded on spine, but clean/complete/crisp/bright. No inscriptions. Fine in VG+ unclipped dj. PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE & PACKING.
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- Title
- Automatic Pleasures: The History of the Coin Machine
- Author
- COSTA, Nic
- Publisher
- Kevin Francis Publishing Ltd., London
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good Plus
- Book Type
- Hardback
- Binding
- Hard Cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1870703006
- ISBN 13
- 9781870703000
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Antiques/Collectables, Engineering/Technology, Sport/Games/Leisure
Review
"This is the first ever book on the advent of the all-pervasive coin machine. Illustrated throughout in colour and black and white, Nic Costa reveals how the coin machine entered our world by ingenuity, invention and guile, from its origins in late Victorian society through to the twentieth century." Joyland Books
"I was recommended this book...when I started collecting just three years ago and how right... It gives a good insight into coin operated machines from the early years. Whilst it does have pictures, it is mostly text and, as such, deals with mainly the history side of mechanical machines. An absolute must buy, in my opinion." 13rebel
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Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman'
Norwich, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since December 19, 2002
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Trading name - Robert Wright, trading as 'The Bookman' from The Rookery Bungalow, Sandhole Road, Halvergate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RZ, United Kingdom. I may be contacted by post at the above address, or by telephone (UK mobile) on 07553599615, or by email at r.wright651@btinternet.com. Terms of sale as follows: acceptable payment methods: credit or debit cards via ABE E-Commerce only. Goods will normally be posted within 48 hours following receipt of order. Special delivery methods (eg. courier) by arrangement with customer. All books described conservatively. Any major faults not described which render the book unacceptable, please e-mail within 7 days of receipt to arrange return of book/refund. All 'free' dust-jackets covered with proprietary non-adhesive protector.
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