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Photography, Electronics, Model Making, Woodworking, Engineering,
Railway, Business and Sporting History

Encyclopedia of Modern Photography by Michael Freeman 1987
One of the most comprehensive surveys of equipment techniques and applications of photography ever published.  It is also a thoroughly practical guide to the photographer's craft.  Emphasis is very much on the effective use of equipment and materials.  This example is in pristine condition, the jacket is unmarked (apart from one very small bump on the rear top edge) and it is unclipped. The text block edges are clear white and does not show that it has ever been read.

 £15.00

Hoya 58mm Linear Polariser with its original case
In perfect condition, it eliminates undesirable reflections from water surfaces and glass and increases colour saturation and contrast for black and white photography.

 £12.00

Uniross VP400 Camcorder Battery Discharger/Tester Model VP400
This battery discharger and tester can accommodate 6V, 7.2V and 9.6V batteries with a pull-out tray for the larger styles.  A row of five LEDs indicate the state of charge. The maximum test and discharge current is 0.6A.

 £5.00

Making Music with Digital Audio by Ian Waugh by Ian Waugh 1997
Direct to Disk Recording on the PC in perfect condition - welcome to the cutting edge of music technology.

 £2.00

Air Band Radio Handbook by David J. Smith 1997 6th Edition
The Air Band Radio Handbook has been acknowledged as the essential reference for both ground-based air band listeners and flyers. David J. Smith's accessible and comprehensive text explains the intricacies of air traffic control and its jargon, enabling the reader to locate and interpret what is actually going on in the airways overhead. He also describes the types of air band radio available and how to use them. It is in near mint condition apart from one small bump to lower inner corner of the card cover and one frequency added in pencil tot eh airband listing.

 £5.00

The ARRL Handbook For Radio Amateurs 1992
This is an ex-library volume in superb condition as it was held as a 'reference-only' copy.  The only markings are very minor chips on the outer corners and a slight bump on the lower spine edge.  Note that book this does weigh 2.5kg.

 £5.00

The Care and Feeding of Power Grid Tubes by Varian (Eimac) 1978 3rd printing
This book was prepared in answer to thousands of questions asked of the EIMAC engineering and laboratory staff over a period of years. The data represents the combined efforts of these staff members to provide meaningful information on all phases of the design of equipment using power grid tubes, and the techniques recommended for the application of power grid tubes in modern circuits.

 £2.00

Service Valve and Semiconductor Equivalents, 6th edition, 1967
Compiled by GR Jessop, AMIERE, G6JP; published by the Radio Society of Great Britain.

 £2.00

Servicing Audio and Hi-Fi Equipment by Nick Beer 1st Edition 1991
A guide for people who might be called electronic problem-solvers.  IT concerns itself with the practical aspects of servicing  audio and hi-fi equipment and its peripherals. This example is in fine condition, no thumb marks, no bumping or text block marking. Hardback, 210 pages, includes circuit diagrams, charts and illustrations.

 £4.50

The Practical Electrician's Pocket Book 1963 (its 65th year)
Published by Electrical And Radio Trading
A wonderful insight as to how the electrician of nearly 50 years ago went about his trade through the 534 pages and many illustrations. The hardback book is in excellent condition, no corner damage, nicks, tears or writing to any page and the binding is perfect. The pages edges are tanned as one might expect of a book of this age.

..£5.00

Fowler's Mechanical Engineer's Pocket Book 1963
by William H. Fowler Wh.Sc, M.Inst.C.E. M.I.Mech.E., M.Iron and Steel Inst.
(65th edition)
The imposing list of qualifications says a great about the author of this 495 page reference-book of rules, tables, data, and formulae. Condition is fair and no markings or damage other than some spine creasing.

..£5.00

If both the electrical and mechanical books are purchased you may them for £8.00

The Modern Ariel Motor Cycle 1931 Owners Guide Models SB.31, SF.31 and SG.31
This is an original booklet, it is not a reproduction.  The cover has a faint tinge of age and rusting of the staples but the 64-page text block is immaculate and the graphics are as bright as the day they were drawn.

£30.00

1930 Excelsior Motor Cycles Hire Purchase Scheme
A most unusual item this is a "Proposal for Hire Purchase" and details the scale of rentals.  It is as blank as the day it was provided to the dealer.

£2.00

Coventry-Eagle "Wonder"
This is for an original sales brochure that folds out to 26.3cm x 41cm and includes an excellent line drawing as well as description, specification and pricing

SOLD

Coventry-Eagle "Marvel"
This is for an original sales brochure that folds out to 26.3cm x 37cm and includes two beautiful line drawings as well as description, specification and pricing including extras.  

I now have four of these available.

ONE SOLD

£2.00

Argoson Traction Battery Invalid Tricycle Carriage 1969
An original manual that includes description control box details, driving, maintenance with line drawings, system and circuit diagrams and lubrication chart over 10 pages, a photograph and 6 drawings.

 £2.00

The Complete Car Modeller by Gerald A Wingrove Volumes 1 (1993 reprint) and 2 (1994 reprint)
The two books make the most wonderful collection of articles as to how to make a 'real' model.  The examples provided are stunning and the description of the methods employed will enable someone with a suitably equipped workshop. Gerald Wingrove is a 'Master Craftsman' who has achieved international fame as a model automobile maker and as an author on the subject and is one of the few model makers to ever receive the Order of the British Empire for Craftsmanship.
These are ex-library hardback copies but the only marks are on the inner paper where the date-stamp sheet was (and now carries a Withdrawn/sold stamp) and on the outer with a stamp showing library branch circulation.  Both have good foil covers which have protected the jackets well; one has been lightly secured to the cover with 'Magic Tape'; the other is completely loose fitted.

SOLD

 SOLD

Early Trains by Bryan Morgan 1974
A fascinating insight into the dawn of railways from 2000BC onwards! Copious contemporary illustrations and photographs chart the rise of early railways and tell you all you need to know about the development of this worldwide form of transport. Excellent condition, unclipped and unmarked. Colour and monochrome illustrations over 80 pages.

 £4.50

PSL Model Railway Guides Parts 1 and 2 Combined by Michael Andress 1982
Covering the two essential topics required by anyone contemplating starting a model railway layout - baseboards, track and electrification and layout planning.  This is the ideal book for the beginner. Subjects include baseboard construction, accurate track laying. correct wiring, sizes and shapes of different layouts to suit individual space considerations and the positioning of platforms, tunnels and other layout features.
PSL Model Railway Guides Parts 3 and 4 Combined by Michael Andress 1982
Having constructed a basic layout, laid the track and wired it up successfully, as described in Parts 1 and 2, this second volume explains all you need to know about constructing realistic scenery and buildings.  Tools materials, kits and conversions, working models, interiors, low relief structures, painting, weathering, lettering and the fabrication of realistic miniature grass, trees shrubs, lakes, cliffs, bridges and many other fascinating ideas are covered.               Both fine condition, 64 pages

Only selling as a pair £8.00

Build a Model Railway Layout by Dave Lowery First 1990
Dave Lowery draws on his enthusiasm and experience to provide full instructions on how to build your own layout.  The book contains an informative text, step-by-step photographs and detailed line drawings, and also includes all measurements, manufacturers' addresses and details of the off-the-shelf equipment used.  Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced railway modeller, this book will set you on the right track to building a comprehensive model railway layout. 128 pages, soft cover, slight bumping on one corner and a minor spine crease, unmarked within.

 £4.00

How to go Railway Modelling by Norman Simmons 3rd Edition, reprint, 1980
All you need to know in order to begin railway modelling as a serious and absorbing hobby is contained within the pages of this book. Railway Modeller described the first edition as 'a textbook of permanent value' and this new, completely revised, reset and updated version, which contains entirely fresh pictures, will be equally valuable to all of today's newcomers to this pastime. It covers topics such as choice of site, layout planning and building, deciding upon scale and gauge, electrical equipment, track laying, scenic settings, locomotives, rolling stock and operating techniques.  It is a thoroughly practical handbook for all ages. Fine condition in a foil outer jacket; it has not been attached to the book in any way but has afforded protection from new, unclipped and, as far as I can detect, totally unmarked on all of its 216 pages - a treasure!

 £15.00

Landscape Modelling by Barry Norman 1986
An inspiring book, visually pleasing but also very practical in its advice on techniques for model railway scenery. Although the author is very skilled, and the book illustrates some of the most convincing model scenes ever created, the author does not "talk down" to the beginner and the methods and ideas he describes are easy to understand and adopt.
Copies of this book are on Amazon at a ridiculous £37.00 to a positively ludicrous £356.73 plus shipping!  This must indicate it is a book worth having but you could buy it new from Waterstones for £8.95.  This near perfect copy is available for much less!  It is paperback with 72 pages, published: by Wild Swan Publications Ltd  ISBN-10: 0906867444.

 £6.00

 £1.00

Record of Sports published by the Royal Insurance Company, Limited April 1911
It details the records in just about every sport imaginable up to the end of 1910; including from angling and archery through ladies skating and motor yachting to wrestling and yachting.  It also details the First-Class cricket fixtures for 1911.
It is a little jaded on the edges and minor looseness in its binding but I should imagine it has been well used by a sport enthusiast as its pages are clean and intact.  An absolute treasure trove of information of sporting activities almost 100 years ago.  
This is a rare find, this reflects in its price which is fair by current market values.

 £20.00

Images of Genoa -  A concertina of 12 images of the city on card.  The wallet measures 9cm x 6cm

 £3.00

Chinese Chess by HT Lau 1993
Perfect condition except for an ink stain on the top outer edge of the cover and text block..  The game of Chinese Chess, or Elephant Chess, is explained with clear examples and 170 diagrams including the rules, the board, basic moves and the value of pieces.  An unused paper board and pieces is included.

..£3.00

Historic Postcards

All Edworth Church on the right:

Fair, has a glazing crack top right, inscribed.
£2.00

Very clean condition, not inscribed.
£3.00

Very clean condition, not inscribed.
£3.00

Tuck BW6 of Shuttleworth College, Old Warden, Biggleswade

£2.00

Stoke Mills, Sharnbrook

£3.00

Old Warden from Park Lodge. Posted August 1890/99

 £4.00

Bedfordshire Lace Workers copyright Braggins & Sons  (Stain top left)

£4.00