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The GMC 6X6 And DUKW: A Universal Truck
Jean-Michel Boniface - Jean-Gabriel Jeudy Warne's Transport Library Published by Frederick Warne Hardcover - English Language Edition 1980 254 pages predominantly b/white but with 15 page colour section comprising photographs and illustrations ISBN 0-7232-2414-5
'The operation of GMC trucks is normally smooth and steady, with no loud rattling, knocking or unusual noises. A good driver will quickly become accustomed to driving a GMC truck and will get the feel of his vehicle regardless of his engineering knowledge'. Extract from maintenance manual.
A classic reference book that provides a comprehensive study of this iconic workhorse and its variants which were highly valued by the military and in later civilian life the world over. Having created a motor service from scratch in 1916 to ensure replenishment of equipment in the expedition against Pancho Villa, when the USA entered WWI in 1917 it found itself in charge of a large store of nondescript equipment which by and large had been far from satisfactory. Having absolutely no desire to adapt commercial vehicles for military purposes, a programme of standardised manufacture was launched. The journey was both long and arduous, but the end result speaks volumes.
Very good used condition. Some fading/colour change to background on cover and spine with minor chips to corners of spine only. All pages very clean with no issues. Binding remains tight.
H:22.5 x W:24.7 x D:2cm £12.00 + £4.45 P&P UK
Clippers, Packets & Men o' War - The Tall Ship in Art
Roy Cross, Derek Gardner, John Groves, Geoff Hunt, Mark Myers Published 2005 by Bounty Books Hardback with dust wrapper - 144 pages ISBN 978-0-753711-40-8
With a gallery of more than 100 paintings, this book offers some of the finest works of art of five of Britain's foremost maritime artists, all acknowledged masters of the tall ship genre. Within this theme the paintings range far and wide from familiar subjects such as the great clippers, Nelsonic line-of-battle ships and glorious Edwardian yachts, and humbler vessels from the age when wind was the energy source and every ship was a tall ship. In addition to many of the complete pictures there are sketches, drawings and caption notes which give a greater insight into the work. A fabulous book for anyone with an interest in Britain's maritime heritage.
Great condition throughout, slight undulation to pages but all bright and clean. Dust wrapper not price clipped.
H:24 x W:28.5 x D:1.7cm £12.00 + £3.10 P&P UK
Jutland to Junkyard - The raising of the scuttled German High Seas Fleet from Scapa Flow - the greatest salvage operation of all time
S.C. George Published 2003 by Birlinn Paperback 150 pages (48 pages b/white photos) ISBN 1-84341-010-9
On 21st June 1919, at Scapa Flow, in Orkney, the German High Seas Fleet interned under the terms of the armistice, were scuttled on the orders of Admiral Ludwig von Reuter. By late morning, 52 of the 74 interned vessels lay on the seabed. Initially most of the sunken ships were left where they lay as the cost of salvaging them was deemed not worth the potential returns. Then along came the entrepreneur Ernest Cox who had other ideas. He developed an ingenious new salvage technique, which, combined with the courage and resourcefulness of the salvagers in the face of extreme odds, managed to raise 26 destroyers, 2 battle cruisers and 5 battleships before retiring as the "man who bought a navy".
Good used condition. Minor creases to front cover, slight page yellowing, otherwise no issues.
H:19.6 x W:12.6 x D:1.4cm £5.00 + £1.83 P&P UK
The Royal Navy - An Illustrated History
Anthony J. Watts Published 1999 by Brockhampton Press Hard back with dust wrapper 256 pages (b/white photos throughout) ISBN 1-86019-9836
Factually detailed and technically accurate, this is also a readable and entertaining narrative which is sure to have wide appeal. From wooden sailing ships to nuclear powered submarines, the author has drawn on the resources of a wide range of archives to present fresh photographs, line drawings of significant warships and detailed maps illustrating key battles and actions. From the era of Nelson, through two World Wars to the end of Empire, the Falklands and the Gulf. An authoritative account of the Navy that is still one of the foremost in the world, with a history and tradition second to none.
Virtually as new. Dust wrapper not price clipped. H:25 x W:19.5 x D:2.5cm £9.00 + £4.10 P&P UK
Tanks of World War II
Chris Ellis Published 1997 by Chancellor Press Hardback with dust wrapper - 207 pages ISBN 1-85152-725-7
A carefully researched and superbly illustrated book featuring 40 of the most important tanks and fighting vehicles such as the Churchill, Grant/Lee, IS-2, Matilda, Panther, Tiger, Sherman, T-34 etc. showing typical camouflage and markings together with history, specifications and performance data. The illustrations alone are fascinating and of course would be of great value to modellers.
Great condition with no issues. Dust wrapper not price clipped.
H:28.5 x W:25 x D:12cm £12.00 + £3.10 P&P UK
The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Aircraft in Colour - Fighters 1914 -19
Attack and Training Aircraft
Kenneth Munson First edition 1968 by Blandford Press Hardback with dust wrapper - 185 pages
When WWI broke out in 1914, aircraft designed to fight one another in the air did not exist. Only a handful of 90mph "high performance" scouts with no regular armament were grudgingly regarded by the military as being of use for observing the progress of the war. By the end of the war, two-gun fighters capable of 120mph were standard with more advanced designs already making an appearance. This interesting book contains an overview of 80 world aircraft with split view colour illustrations giving upper and lower surface markings and insignia within a single plane outline.
Very good used condition. Dust wrapper not price clipped. Previous owner has encapsulated the covers with plastic film. Minor transfer marks on first and last pages caused by sellotape used for encapsulation.
H:19 x W:12.5 x D:1.7cm £12.00 + £2.48 P&P UK
The Pocket Encyclopedia of World Aircraft in Colour - Bombers 1914 -19
Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft
Kenneth Munson First edition 1968 by Blandford Press Hardback with dust wrapper - 180 pages
Bombs were dropped from an aeroplane at least as early as November 1911, nearly three years before the outbreak of WWI and hence the bomber could claim to predate fighter planes as a weapon of war. The war years saw the development of outstanding and varied bomber designs and the menace of the submarine spurred development of the flying boat patrol bomber. Throughout the war, evolution of reconnaissance aircraft evolved to such an extent that by 1918 they could out-perform some of the ablest fighters in service. A fascinating book containing an overview of 66 aircraft with split view colour illustrations giving upper and lower surface markings and insignia within a single plane outline.
Very good used condition. Dust wrapper not price clipped. Previous owner has encapsulated the covers with plastic film. Minor transfer marks on first and last pages caused by sellotape used for encapsulation.
H:19 x W:12.5 x D:1.7cm £12.00 + £2.48 P&P UK