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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 photos of Alan Ball (Everton and England); Bobby Moore writes 'The Dressing Room - where the game is won or lost!'; b/w photo of Colin Green (Birmingham City); There'll always be a Liverpool - Thanks to Everton!; Is Charlie Cooke too good?; Bargain Buys - Keith Weller, Roy McFarland, Peter Collins, Francis Lee, Barry Endean, Bob Wilson; Colour photos of Willie Callaghan (Dunfermline); Colour Photo of Tommy Gibb (Newcastle United); Funny football photos; Watch out defenders - George Best aims to prove he's BEST; b/w photo of Don Rogers (Swindon Town); Colour centerfold photo of Crystal Palace - first division newcomers; The Real Mackay - Derby's hope at Albion; b/w photos of Alan Mullery (Spurs) vs. Frank Saul (Southampton); Leicester - down but not out; colour photo of Peter Knowles (Wolves); Colour photo of Ian Hutchinson (Chelsea); Focus on Tommy… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Davy Wilson and Kai Johansen; Bobby Moore gets to meet the world's big names - like the moon men!; black and white photo of Frank McLintock (Arsenal); United's Magic will work again; black and white photos of Willie Irvine (Preston North End) and John McCormick (Crystal Palace); The long throw men - Dave Mackay and Ian Hutchinson; Colour photos of Gerry Young (Sheffield Wednesday) and Joe Laidlaw (Middlesbrough); Focus on John Toschack (Cardiff City); black and white photo of John Kay (W.B.A.); Players who have changed their positions, and their luck - Tommy Wright, Frankie Munro, Glyn Pardoe; Black and white photo of John Phillips (Aston Villa); Great colour centerfold of Wolves - the golden boys of Molineux; Harry Medhurst - mender of men; Wyn Davies - he makes Newcastle a Wynning team!; Colour photos of Peter Hindley and Rodney Marsh; Top of the Scots… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Peter Osgood (Chelsea) and Bryan Robson (Newcastle United); Bobby Moore gives his news and views; b/w photos of Jimmy Greaves (Spurs) and Roger Morgan (Spurs); Brian Clough's Battling Rams; The Man in the Middle - Referee article; Colour photos of Eric McMordie, Derek Dougan (Wolves) and Ian Ure (Man.U.); b/w photo of Ron McKinnon (Rangers); England will need Ralph Coates in Mexico; Colour centerfold photo of Sheffield United - Title chasers; Failures who found success; b/w photo of Fred Kemp (Southampton); Focus on Gerry Conroy (Stoke City); Colour photo of Martin Peters (West Ham and England); Millwall; Bobby Murdoch - the powerhouse who drives Celtic; Partizan wall breaks Red Devil's attack!; Colour photo of Eddie Gray (Leeds United) 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 Roger Morgan (Tottenham Hotspur); Bobby Moore writes that "Football isn't a 'dirty' game"; Black and white photo of Peter Eustace (Sheffield Wednesday); Can dashing Don Rogers Swing Swindon to the Top?; Black and white photo of Barry Lyons (Nottingham Forest); Colour photos of George Eastham (Stoke City) and Brian O'Neal (Burnley); Black and white photos of John Hollins (Chelsea); Since Bill McGarry got to work on Wolves... All that glitters is gold; Hibs could hit the high spot; Colour centerfold photo of Sunderland - the stars of Roker Park; Bobby Collins leads the Morton attack; Middlesbrough's midfield Marvel, Eric McMordie; Colour photo of Willie Morgan of Man. U.; Focus on Eddie Gray (Leeds United); They won the league, but lost promotion - it happened to Small Heath in 1892-93; back cover colour photo of Peter Brabrook… 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

London: IPC Magazines, 1970. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Bobby Moore writes for you; Focus on Bobby Murdoch of Celtic; Early leaders sometimes miss the big goal; Too young at 18? 'No', say Tommy Craig, Ian Bowyer, Phil Hadley and Alan Hudson; Jim McCalliog; Full-page colour photo of Matt Tees (Luton Town); colour photo of Dave Hilley; Sixties Scrapbook; World Cup Supplement (including colour centerfold) with action shot of Pele); Sir Alf Ramsey; England's Probables and Possibles for Mexico; Joao Saldanha - the 'brain' behind Brazil; photo of Bill Glazier of Coventry City; Malcolm Allison's Big Comeback; Leeds are good but will be better, says skipper Billy Bremner; Uncapped stars who could help Scotland get ahead; Full-page colour photo of Mike Channon of Southhampton; photos of Johnny Graham and Joe Wark playing on a snowy field; England 0, USA 1 - the result that shook the football world; colour back cover… Read More

London: IPC Magazines, 1969. Book. Very Good. Paperback. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Features: Cover photo of Johnny Vincent, Tony Hateley and Peter Reeves; Bobby Moore writes - the game is changing all the time; Bill Shankly aims to make Liverpool the best side in the land, and Europe too!; Colour Photos of Terry Cooper (Leeds United and England), and Kenny Aird; Super black and white photo of airborne clash between Derby County and Everton; Focus on Billy Bonds (West Ham); Colour team centerfold photo of Arsenal - the gunners of Highbury; Peter Shilton regards Gordon Banks as the greatest goalkeeper; Colour photos of Willie Carr (Coventry) and Bobby Moncur (Newcastle U.); Wales - long on courage, short on stars; Colour photo of Ron Davies (Southampton and Wales) 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 Chris Cattlin; Bobby Moore writes - a captain's lot is a happy one!; b/w photo of Paul Madeley (Leeds United); When George Best turned his back on United!; Colour photos of David Hogg (Dundee United) and Derek Possee (Millwall); Scotland's Super Saints; Football Ballet - photos; Great centerfold colour team photo of Burnley - Young stars of Turf Moor; b/w photo of David Smith (Rangers and Scotland); Colour photos of Bill Kitchener (Torquay) and Mick Doyle (Manchester City); Celtic - Chammpions of Europe!; Colour photo of Peter Dobing (Stoke City) 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: 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, 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 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