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USA: Society of Automotive Engineers, 1942. Magazine. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 74 pages. Black and white illustrations. Features: Selection of Earth-Moving Tires; Two-Speed Supercharger Drives; The "Square-Wheel" Tractor Goes to Town (rubber tracks on crawler tractors aids war effort); Aircraft Carburetor Airscoops and Their Effect on Fuel-Air Metering in Flight; and more. Numerous vintage patriotic/military wartime ads. Printed upon glossy stock. Heavily worn and soiled. Binding intact. A worthy wartime copy..

U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1983. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 285 pages. Index. Footnotes. Maps. Black and white photographic plates. "Describes how SOE in the Far East turned a 'subliminal somersault' by departing from its directive and concentrating on paramilitary activities rather than sabotage; and suggests that, had Mountbatten responed to this change of function by placing SOE under direct military control, its agents could have played an even more decisive part in the Allied liberation of South East Asia." - from dust jacket. Usual library markings. Front free endpaper neatly removed. Above-average but not excessive wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A worthy reading copy..

USA: National Tours / North German Lloyd Company, 1932. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 36 pages. Presents a detailed listing of: Officers; National Tours Cruise Staff; Information for Cruise Members; Nautical Terms; Nine page roster of cruise members; Three pages of autographs; pages for daily journal entries (blank), 22 Dec. 1932 - 3 Jan. 1933; two pages of cruise ads at back. Pencilled notes primarily on title page and back cover. Average wear. Binding tight. A sound vintage copy. Did you have a relative on this cruise? Their name(s) should be listed!.

New York: Sidney Gernsback, 1927. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 168 pages. Index. Generously illustrated with black and white diagrams and reproductions of photos. Average wear to black leatherette-covered boards. Binding intact. Unmarked. Moderate evidence of moisture exposure to lower corner of all pages. A sound copy of this wonderful vintage radio reference..

Vancouver, Canada: The Dr. S. Wah Leung Endowment Fund, UBC, 1992. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 132 pages. Colour photo portrait of subject. Biography of this distinguished British Columbian Professor of Dentistry. Includes contributions from dozens of noteworthy individuals. Inspiring reading for immigrants to Canada. Clean and unmarked with average wear. Binding intact. A sound copy..

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada: The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, 1980. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition Thus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 208 pages. Many black and white reproductions of archival photos. Records the birth, growth, aims and accomplishments of S.A.R.M. Somewhat above-average wear. Binding intact. A sound reference copy..

Canada: McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1996. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 272 pages. Signed and inscribed upon front free endpaper by Dave Thomas. A wonderful throwback to the hilarious SCTV television program. Abundantly illustrated in colour. "The ultimate SCTV book. It will be enjoyed and treasured not only by the show's many fans, but also by lovers of comedy everywhere." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Excellent copy..

Amsterdam: Scheltema & Holkema's Boekhandel, 1936. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 126 pages. Text in Dutch. Met 180 Afbeeldingen. 2E Herziene Druk. Small bookseller's sticker upon front endpaper else unmarked. Minor lean to spine. Above average wear to boards with small tear at base of spine. Front board remains attractive with gilt border, lettering and emblem..

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Bobby Moore; Bobby Moore writes "It's going to be a great season."; great b/w photo of Gordon Banks in action; Tribute to Leeds United - League Champions 1969; Brothers in Boots; Colour photos of Ian Morgan (Q.P.R.), Roger Morgan (Spurs) and Nobby Stiles hoisting the Cup; Nobby Stiles tells the story of his clash with Eusebio, the hardest shot in football; Ups and downs of the high and mighty - Spurs and Liverpool; Great colour centerfold photo of some of England's champion team in training; b/w photo of John Barnwell (Nottingham Forest) vs. Jimmy Robertson (Arsenal); Bill Shankly - penalty king; Colour photo of Joe Royle (Everton); Focus on Terry Hennessey; Little Men, Big Stars! - soccer's tiny terriers - Willie Carlin, Ian St. John, and others; At one time, the European Cup was a 'Failure'!; Colour photo of Francis Lee (Man.U.… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of George Best (Man Utd. and N. Ireland); Bobby Moore writes "Our First Division - The World's Super-League"; b/w photo of David Wagstaffe (Wolves); When the Saints go Marching in! - Southampton are no push-overs so watch out, Europe!; Colour photo of Ralph Coates; Colour photo of Peter Storey (Arsenal); Can the Kings of Scotland be overthrown? - Rangers and Celtic; colour centerfold photo of Leeds United - League Champions; b/w photo of Bernard Lewis (Watford and Wales under 23); A great look ahead to the 1970 World Cup; Colour photos of: Cyril Knowles (Spurs), Jeff Astle (Albion), Pat Jennings (Spurs), Ian Callaghan (Liverpool); Focus on Roy McFarland (Derby County); b/w photo of Gerry Young (Sheffield Wednesday); The shape of soccer in the seventies; Busby babes would have been the toast of Europe - Disaster ruins United's bid for glory; Colour… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1970. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Bobby Moore writes for you - 'England's worst player gets a yellow jersey; 16,000 miles of high speed danger - over a hundred cars will battle in the World Cup Rally - Roger Clark will pilot the SHOOT rally car; Quick Quiz; Interview with Nottingham Forest's Henry Newton; Tony Hateley - 'he always gives all he's got!'; Full-page colour photo of Alan Warboys; Johan Cruyff - the George Best of Holland; When the "Wee Blue Devils" Thrashed England! - a SHOOT special on the Home Championships; Home Championships Line-Up; Ian Bowyer - the star who silenced the Kop!; Colour centerfold photo of the Queen's Park Rangers - second division pacemakers; Too old at 30? - some exceptions to the rule; Five leading referees speak out about their tough job; Peter Simpson played his way into England's limelight; If Swansea can keep up their promotion… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of John Greig (Rangers and Scotland); Bobby Moore writes about Jimmy Greaves "the best of enemies'; b/w photo of Per Bartram (Crystal Palace); The Top 'Doog' - Derek Dougan is soccer's supreme showman; Soccer's rolling stones - players who move from team to team; Colour photos of Alan Gilvean (Spurs) and Fred Pickering (Blackpool); b/w photo of Ian Gibson (Coventry City); Rangers are riding high again; Match-winning 'robots' - teams who get goals from 'dead-ball starts'; Colour centerfold photo of Everton - the Blues of Goodison Park; b/w photo of Mick Jones (Leeds United) and John Winfield (Nottingham Forest); England's Football 'Test' Team; Paul Went (Charlton); George Connelly (Celtic); Focus on Brian Kidd (Man. U.); b/w photo of Drew Jarvis (Airdrie); First Class players in the Second Division - Derek Possee,… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Gerry Queen and John Talbut; Bobby Moore looks ahead six months to the World Cup; Black and white photo of Bobby Lennox (Celtic) and Paul Jonquin (Airdrie); Leeds United's bid for Double Glory in 1970 - Champions of England and Europe, Too!; Jim Montgomery writes about Jimmy Greaves; Colour photos of Chris Chilton (Hull City) and Bobby Charlton (Manchester United); Fulham's Jimmy Conway; Black and white photo of Eamonn Rogers (Blackburn Rovers); Portugal plans revenge against England!; Colour centerfold photo of West Ham - The Hammers of Upton Park; Focus on Glyn Pardoe (Manchester City); Tall, Terrific Players - six-footers; Lancashire's Likely Lads! - chances are that one of their four teams will get promotion; Kaj Johansen - Rangers' Great Dane; Colour photo of Mike Travers (Portsmouth); Amazing stories from first division Nottingham Forest… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Peter Eustace (Sheffield Wednesday); Bobby Moore writes "The striker I most fear is Gordon Banks"; Super full-page black and white photo of Bobby Charlton beside George Best on the field; A Head Start for Crystal Palace! - Manager Bert Head writes; Colour photos of Jimmy Robertson (Arsenal) and John Hall (Bradford City); Colin Bell, the Manchester City and England forward, relives his most memorable match; George Yardley went to Australia to become a hit in Britain; Great colour centerfold photo of Cardiff City - Bluebirds of Ninian Park; Focus on Alan Mullery (Spurs); The team behind the team at West Bromwich Albion; Six Super Scots - John Fallon, Arthur Duncan, Ron McKinnon, Roy Barry, Dough Smith, Stan Rankin; Third time unlucky for Benfica - Man. United pluck the Eagle's Prize; Colour photos of Bobby Graham (Liverpool), Alan Hill (Nottingham… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Peter Mellor (Burnley); Bobby Moore thinks the leage title looks like going north; black and white photo of Jimmy Husband (Everton); Big-Hitting Bombers! (Goal Scorers) - Bobby Charlton, Jon Sammels, Neil Young, Andy Penman, Peter Lorimer, Alan Hinton; John Toshack and Brian Clark- 'My kind of players'; Colour full-page photos of Brian Kinsey (Charlton) and Tony Coleman (Sheffield Wednesday); Denis Law of Manchester United says "I Hate Watching Football"; The Blues Make Chelsea Fans Happy!; Edinburgh clubs hit the jackpot... in Glasgow; Colour team centerfold photo of "Heart of Midlothian"; John Osborne - the 'Quiz King' 'Keeper; Brave little Exeter shook the giants of Man. United!; Colour photo of Eddi Loyden (Barnsley); Colour photo of Dave Mackay; Big stars who cost small fortunes; Focus on John Sydenham… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Alan Hinton (Derby County); Bobby Moore writes - 'it all happens on match day'; black and white photo of an airborne John Hickton (Middlesbrough); The Best Everton?; Black and white photos of Rodney Johnson (Doncaster Rovers) and Jimmy Greenhoff (Stoke City); What I hate about the game! - five soccer personalities comment; Colour photos of Alan Macdonald (Hearts) and Charlie Cooke; Our most thrilling match, by Mike Bailey and Dave Wagstaffe; Black and white photos of Henry Hall (St. Johnstone), Willie McCallum (Motherwell) and Geoff Hurst (West Ham and England); The penalty of being a spot-kicker!; Colour centerfold of the Claret and Blues of Aston Villa; Can City Break United's 10-year Run?; Colour photos of Joe Corrigan (Man. City) and Peter Thompson (Liverpool); Are Captains really necessary; The modest match-winner with dynamite in his boots -… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Asa Hartford (Albion); Bobby Moore writes - 'we can carry off the world cup again'; The life of a modern-day footballer is tough!; Colour photos of Steward Scullion (Watford) and Colin Todd (Sunderland); Superstition in soccer!; b/w photo of Emlyn Hughes (Liverpool); The way the stars get their goals; Nice colour photo centerfold of Tottenham Hotspur - London's Lilywhites; Terrier Alan Ball has lost his bark - and found more bite; A Great day for the Irish - if they beat the mighty Russians!; b/w photo of Gerdhardt Neef (Glasgow Rangers); When Swindon out-gunned the Gunners; Colour photos of Peter Simpson (Arsenal) and Jim McCalliog (Wolves); Focus on Dave Thomas (Burnley); If England click, so do the turnstiles; b/w photo of Harry Redknapp (West Ham); Sir Alf Ramsey drives non-starters Ipswitch into Europe - and they win 14-1!; Colour photo of… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Jeff Astle and John Hurst; Bobby Moore writes - 'West Ham will never become a defensive team'; b/w photo of Peter Bonetti (Chelsea and England); The Leeds leader who hates to lose - Billy Bremner; Colour photos of Keith Newton (Blackburn) and Mike Bailey (Wolves); Bright, Brighter, Brighton; Soccer's 9 quid per minute men! - George Best, Johnny Hayes; Great colour centerfold photo of Stoke City - Pride of the Potteries; Focus on Tom Smith (Liverpool); Colour photos of Jim Bone, Jim Forrest and Stan Ternent; David Webb - Chelsea's loyal defender; Joe Royle - Man. United fan - yet he scores goals for Everton; Great black and white photo of Peter Mellor making a save on Alan Hinton; The Crushing defeats that brought England the World Cup!; Colour photo of Tommy Carroll (Ipswitch Town) on back cover; and more. Unmarked. Modest wear. A quality copy..

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Ian St. John (Liverpool and Scotland); Bobby Moore writes - 'Burnley - the best soccer school in Britain'; b/w photo of John Ritchie (Stoke City); Ron Davies - the Saint with a head for goals; Colour photos of Pat Crerant (Manchester United) and Terry Venables (Q.P.R.); Leeds - top of the record charts; They've put the 'New' in Newcastle United - the team who surprised all soccer; Nice colour centerfold photo of Derby County - First Division New Boys; b/w photo of Wilf Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) vs. Francis Lee (Manchester City); New Boys on top form; Shoot Readers score at Arsenal; Joe Payne, emergency centre-forward of Luton Town, scored 10 (TEN!) GOALS in one match on Easter Monday, April 13, 1936 vs. Bristol Rovers; Colour photos of Steve Kember (Crystal Palace) and Barry Lyons (Nottingham Forest); Focus on Willie Carr (Coventry City);… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Please note: standup figure of Bobby Moore not included; Cover colour photos of Eusebio and Bobby Moore; Bobby Moore writes - 'Top clubs beware - the giant-killers can cut you big boys down to size'; b/w photo of Les Latcham (Burnley) vs. Bobby Tambling (Chelsea); Francis Lee - Finished with Football! - he almost gave up the game - now he's England's most exciting player; No one wanted to win the F.A. Cup in 1960; Colour photos of Bruce and Neil Rioch (Aston Villa); Colour photo of Jack Charlton (Leeds United and England); Kidology! - the secret of being a successful manager; Aladin's Lamp saved Huddersfield!; Nice colour centerfold team photo of the Sky Blues - Coventry City; b/w photo of Willie Whigham (Middlesbrough); b/w photo of Alan Stephenson (West Ham) vs. Wyn Davies (Newcastle United); You Can't be on top without a Scot!; My Most important… Read More