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[008152] . Memorandum on Bridge Design and Constuction. London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1955. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Card. Good 48 pp. Illus. Folding chart at rear. Of interest to engineers involved in bridge building. Tecnical data and designs.
[005015] . Speer Reloading Manual Number Ten for Rifle and Pistol. Speer, 1979. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. 560 pp manual for rifle and pistol ammunition reloaders.No d/j. Some rubbing on front cover but a good copy.
[008786] . BHP-AIS Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sections and Plates. Australia: BHP, 1969. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Good 131 pp. Index, tables, diags. In very good condition.
[000383] . Holden 6 Cylinder. Sydney: Murray Book Distributors, 1978. Workshop Manual Series No 177. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. Fair / No Jacket. Do it yourself manual for Holden 6cyl HX and HZ, Routine service, fault finding, minor repairs, major repairs. Corners bumped, covers grubby and rubbed. Some grimy workshop marks but has clean text.
[008683] . Lister ST & STMA Diesel Engines Industrial and Marine Auxilary Operators Handbook. Dursley, Gloucester: R A Lister and Co, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Stapled. Good Book 1705.16 pp operators handbook for ST and STMA diesel engines. Good copy.
[002883] . Cincinnati Hydromatic Milling Machines. Operator's Instruction Book. England: Cincinnati Milling Machines Ltd, 1939. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Saddlestitched. Good Instruction book. Covers worn, chipped and curled. 44 pp. Numerous diags, tables and illus. Publication No M-843-E April 1939.
[005347] . What to Make for Children. 175 Projects for Father to Build for Son or Daughter. Illinois: Popular Mechanics, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Illustrated projects , toys for children. 110 pp. A few marks. Of interest to toy makers.
[002836] . Triumph Instruction Manual No 3. England: Triumph Engineering Co Ltd, 1960. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Soft Cover. Fair Instruction manual for Triumph 3TA, 5TA and T100A. 160 pp. Numerous illus and diags. Index. Genuine Triumph Engineering Co publication. This is a grubby workshop manual but marks do not interfere with the text. Covers are worn and marked with some damage on rear of cover. Email for a scan. Great for the enthusiast!
[002487] . The Home Workshop. London: Odhams Press, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. A handyman's manual. 384 pp with numerous illus and diags. Pages near frontis may have been removed. Does not interefere with the contents. Binding cracked.
[000601] . Country Road Directory. Western Australia: Directional Signs, 1990. Fourth Edition. Mass Market Paperback. Good A Western Australian road directory covering 107 country shires in Western Australia. Covers rubbed and corners bumped.
[000055] . Speer Reloading Manual Number Nine for Rifle and Pistol. Speer, 1976. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. 464pp manual for rifle and pistol ammunition reloaders.No d/j. Some rubbing on front cover but a good copy.
[005609] . Collect Australian Coins and Banknotes. Dubbo: Pocket Book Publications, 1988. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good Complete guide to all coins and notes circulated in Australia until 1988. Illus in colour. A very valuable reference for the Australian coin/notes collector. In near very good condition.
[005610] . Seven Seas Guide to Australian Coins and Tokens. NSW, Australia: Seven Seas Stamps, 1983. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Stapled. Good 64 pp guide to Australian coins and tokens. Details of coins, mints, designers etc. Colour and b/w illus. In lightly worn condition. Scarce.
[008999] . Lysaght Referee. A Handbook of Useful Information. Australia: John Lysaght (Australia) Ltd, 1963. 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 22nd edition.Technical book regarding Lysaght's steel products plus other handy information. Light wear. Covers clean, binding good. Index diags, tables. 208 pp. previous owner's name inside.
[005775] . Blasting Practice. London: ICI, 1940. First Edition. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall. Buckram. Good 164 pp guide to the use of explosives. Gift inscription inside. May have title page missing. Valuable reference.
[008685] . Rushton YWA Parts List Vertical high-Speed Diesel Engines. Indianapolis: Rushton and Hornsby (India) Ltd, 1982. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good 126 pp. Parts list. A few marks and light wear.
[008085] . Beekeeping in Victoria. Department of Agriculture Government of Victoria, 1981. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 139 pp. Numerous illus and diags. Card covers are worn with a few creases. Valuable beekeeping reference.
[005867] . Steel Structures. Part 5 - Protection of Steel from Corrosion. Australia: Standards Association of Australia, 1967. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stiff Card. Good 108 pp of information relating to the prevention of corrosion on steel structures. SSA MAI.5 1967. In good condition. A few marks.
[000996] . Franks Book of the Telescope. Glasgow: Charles Frank, 1960. Third Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. 132 pp guide to telescopes. Numerous diags and b/w illus. Covers and jacket good. Some browning inside cover. A very tidy copy.
[001003] . The Countryman Farm Handbook. Perth, Western Australia: St George Books, 1981. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good A handy guide for Australian farmers. Covers a multitude of farming activities. Chapters written by various authors. Pictorial boards. Very good copy.
[005962] . Better Homes and Gardens Flower Arranging. USA: Meredith Publishing, 1957. Large Format. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Large format 160 pp inc colour and b/w illus. Covers worn. A few marks. Previous owner's names inside.
[005965] . What is Steel?. Sheffield, England: The Eagle and Globe Steel Co Ltd, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stiff Card. Good A very interesting vintage steel publication. 18 pp with black and white illus (microscopic) of the various types of steel and their characteristics. Circa 1940s? Email for more details and a scan of the cover. Rare. Previous owner's name written in fountain pen on front cover.
[006721] . Volkswagon. Australia: Scientific Publications, 1972. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Fair Scientific Publication's workshop manual series No 46 Volkswagon with specifoications, repair and maintenance data covering series 1100, 1200, 1200A, 1300 and 1500. Including stickshift transmission. 260 pp. Worn conditon. Contents close to being loose from cover but its all there. Valuable Volkswagon data.
[006998] . Volkswagon Transporters Series 1200 1500 1600 1954 to 1972. Australia: Scientific Publications, 1974. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Fair Scientific Publication's workshop manual series No 48 Volkswagon Transporters with specifications, repair and maintenance data covering series 12300, 1500 1600 1954-1972260 pp. Worn conditon.Covers worn, ,marked and some damage to spine, but its all there. Old penned price inside. Valuable Volkswagon data.
[007017] . Radio Aids for Pilots. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Stapled. Good There is no publisher or date on this publication. Approx 60 pp. Interesting aviation / navigation text. Info on Fundamental use of map or chart, the automatic radio compass, the instrument landing system airways and radio range, the VHF omni range. Appears to be an interesting publication on navigation. Numerous diags. Slightly wrinkled and a few damp marks. Previous owner's name on front cover.
[007797] . Petersen's Complete Volkswagen Book 3rd Edition. California: Petersen Publishing Co, 1973. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Fair 160 pp Volkswagen repair and mod publication. Worn copy but its all there. If you repair your own V Dub or are interested in mods and Baja biggies this is a good publication.
[007464] . Commodore VK Series 6 Cyl Service and Repair Manual. Australia: Gregory's Publications, 1984. Large Format. Hard Cover. Good Gregory's No 56. Hard cover. Light wear. Service and repair manual. Models, Sedan, SL, Berlina, Executive, Vacationer except EFI models. Covers are worn and marked.
[007428] . Speer Reloading Manual Number Nine for Rifle and Pistol. Speer, 1975. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. 464pp manual for rifle and pistol ammunition reloaders.No d/j. Some rubbing on front cover but a good copy.
[005612] . The Len Jury Catalogue of Australian Stamps 1992/93 Edition. New Zealand: Len Jury Ltd, 1993. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Stapled. Good Latest stamps to July 1992 illustrated in full colour. Valuable reference. 52 pp.
[004371] . Aluminium in Contact with Other Materials. London: The Aluminium Development Association, 1955. First Edition. Large Format. Stiff Card. Good Bulletin No 21. Measures for the most appropriate measures for the most effective use of aluminium in contact with other materials. Details of corrosion prevention, bimetallic effects. 48pp. Previous owner's name written on cover.
[010536] . FE-450 Depth Sounder Operator's Manual. Japan: Furuno Electric, 1983. Stapled. Fair Operator's manual. Inc wiring diag.
[010535] . Toyoat 5S-FE Engine Repair Manual. Japan: Toyota Motor Corp, 1990. Large Format. Stiffened Wrappers. Good Good copy.
[010534] . Toyota 21R , 22R Engines Repair Manual. Japan: Toyota Motor Corp, 1980. Large Format. Stiffened Wrappers. Good Good copy. Inc 21R-C
[010504] . Commodore VC Series Six Cylinder Service and Repair Manual. Australia: Gregory's Publications, 1988. Large Format. Hard Cover. Fair Gregory's No 183. Covers sedan, wagon L - SL- SLE 2850 cc, 3300 cc 1980/81. Worn copy. Some damage at bottom of spine.
[010456] . Handbook on Structural Steelwork Metric Properties and Safe Loads. United Kingdom: The British Constructional Steelwork Association, 1971. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fair 400 pp. Worn copy.
[010346] . Volkswagon Type 2 Transporter 1200 -1500- 1600. Australia: Scientific Publications, 1978. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good Scientific Publication's workshop manual series No 48 Volkswagon Transporters with specifications, repair and maintenance data covering series 1200, 1500 1600 1954 -1972.
[010097] . Modern Fixing Practice Volume 1. London: The Rawplug Co, 1936. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A techncal handbook dedicated to all who are engaged in handling fixing problems. 192 pp. Illus. Tables, index, diags.
[010004] . Toyota 4M Engine Repair Manual. Japan: Toyota Motor Corp, 1986. Large Format. Stiffened Wrappers. Good Covers worn and marked. Usuaul workshop wear, but its all there.
[008682] . Lister ST & STMA Diesel Engines Parts List. Dursley, Gloucester: R A Lister and Co, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Stapled. Good Book 1705PL parts list. 102 pp Parts list for ST and STMA diesel engines. Good copy.
[004367] . Concrete Floor Finshes. London: Cement and Concrete Association, 1957. Large Format. Saddlestitched. Good 10 pp pamphlet on concrete floor fishes. mantenanace, stain removal, granolithic finishes, ferrous aggregate concrete, topping concrete, non-slip, hardeners etc. Valuable reference material.
[002964] . Outboard Motors Under 30 Horsepower. Chilton's Repair and Tune-up Guide. Philadelphia: Chilton Book Co, 1973. First Edition. Large Format. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Fair Ex-library. Worn and marked 223 pp. Outboard repair manual. Numerous illus and diags.
[004372] . South African Cement and Concrete Handbook. Cape Town: Concrete Assocaition of South Africa, 1951. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stiff Card. Good handbook written for engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, contractors and their foremen to aid them to better understanding of the functions and applications of cement in construction work.60 pp. Illus, tables.Previous owner's name inside.
[009768] . Welding News October 1955 Folio 85. Sydney: The Commonwealth Industrial Gases Ltd, 1955. Magazine. Fair A vintage welding magazine. 28 pp. Inc details on powder cutting, penstock welding, tube welding, care of handcutting nozzles, arhgonarc welding, AC automatic welding speeds, classification of BHP steels, cutting machines, etc. Interesting info for the welder.
[009767] . Murex Hardfacing Manual Volume 1. Murex, Large Format. Stapled. Good A Murex hardfacing manaul 76 pp. Numerous illus and diags. Valuable reference for hardfacers and welders. Worn condition.
[009764] . The Royal Signals Handbook of Line Communication Volume 1. London: Her Majesty's Printing Office, 1957. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 905 pp technical manual for signallers. Index. Illus. Numerous diags, tables etc. Covers worn. Good copy. Previous owner's name inside.
[004373] . The Technique of Circuit Breaker Protection. Walsall: J.A.Crabtree & Co, 1966. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Saddlestitched. Good A study of the design performance and applcation of small circuit breakers. Publication No 1273. 80 pp
[004936] . Copper for Busbars. London, Great Britain: Copper Development Association, 1959. Tenth Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. 178pp handbook. No dust jacket. Copper Development Association Publication. Numerous illustrations and photographs. Binding is tight. PON inside. A few pen marks on spine.
[009176] . Kawasaki GPz900R Motorcycle Service Manual. Japan: Kawasaki, 1993. Large Format. Good Large format service manual. A few marks. Email for details.
[004506] . Plans for Larger Layouts. Devon: Peco Publications, 1973. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 2nd edition. 35 pp of plans for larger model railway layouts. Numerous diags and illus. Old price label on front cover.
[009269] . Valiant Hemi with Specifications Repair and Maintenance Data Covering Series 6 Cylinder VG, VH, VJ. Australia: Scientific Publications, 1976. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Fair Scientific Publication's workshop manual series Worn conditon.Covers worn, ,marked and some damage to spine, but its all there. Hemi info.
[008446] Keith R. Wood in Australia. Sydney: Mcgraw-Hill, 1986. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. 443 pp. Comprehensive look at the properties and uses of Australian wood. Index. Some illus. No jacket, probably issued without a jacket.
[001281] American Concrete Institute. Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook. Michigan: American Concrete Institute, 1955. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stiff Boards. Good 120 pp. In good condition. Previous owner's name inside.
[008509] Amjah, Peter. A Handbook of Rigging Practice. Australia: The Open Training and Edication Network, 1991. Second. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Very Good 310 pp rigging training manual. Very light wear and a few marks.
[000182] Appleton, John. The Australian Horse and Pony Handbook. ill. Stackpool, Walter. London: Angus and Roberston, 1980. Revised Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good / Very Good. A basic handbook for those who wish to learn about horses or horsemanship.163pp. Book and dustjacket in very good condition. Previous owner's name inside.
[004058] Arnold, Richard. The Shooter's Handbook. London: Macdonald and Evans, 1955. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Ex-Library. Good / No Jacket. 271 pp. An authoritative text on shooting. Index. Numerous illus. Ex-library with usual markings. Part of jacket pasted on cover.
[009559] Bailey, L H. The Principles of Fruit-Growing. New York: The Macmill, 1910. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Vinatge fruit growing manual. Inscription inside. ne of the rural sciences series. Great illus. 516 pp. Index. Binding cracked. Worn covers.
[001611] Baker, Kenneth. The U.C System for Producing Healthy Container-Grown Plants. Niversity of California, 1957. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Good 332 pp. Good condition. Previous owner's name inside. Some rubbing top covers.
[004931] Barnett, F O. We Must go on. Melbourne: The Book Depot, 1944. First Edition. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good / Good. A study of planned reconstruction and housing in Australia post war. Card covers with dust jacket in good condition. Interesting housing design title.
[010339] Barr, Hugh. MacGibbon's Pictorial Drawing Book for Marine Engineers. Glasgow: James Munroe and Co, 1965. Seventh Edition. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 285 pp of marine engineering drawings. Covers worn. Some damage to back cover, text not affected. Previous owner's name inside.
[003571] Bates, Kenneth.F. Enamelling. Principles and Practice. New York: Funk and Wagnalls, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. Principles and practice. A handbook with numerous illus. Some damp stains and slightly out of a shape. A reading copy.
[007817] Benevolo, Leonardo. The Origins of Town Planning. London: Routledge, 1973. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. 154 pp. Index. B/W illus. Jacket is clipped. Jacket and book near very good.
[008033] Bernhardsen, Tor. Geographic Information Systems. An Introduction . New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2002. Third Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good Third edition. In very good condition.
[005352] Binder, R C. Fluid Mechanics. Third Edition. USA: Prentice-Hall, 1956. Third Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. Ex student copy. Some notes inside and tape on tabs along edges.
[000983] Biskup, Peter and Goodman, Doreen, M. Australian Libraries. London: Clive Bingley, 1982. Third Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / Good. 221 pp.Jacket has been protected with plastic. A few tape marks inside covers. Text clean. Binding is good.
[001239] Black, Perry, O. Diesel Engine Manual. Indianapolis: Audel, 1974. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good 463pp. Nuemerous b/w photographs and illus. One of the respected Audel series of handbooks. A few workshop marks. Binding is good. Edges grubby.
[006179] Blandford, P W. The Upholsterer's Bible. USA: TAB Books, 1978. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Buckram. Good / No Jacket. 513 pp guide to upholstery. Imitation leather covers. Binding good. Bumped. Valuable reference.
[004336] Boylen, George. Farm Handbook. Perth, Western Australia: St George Books, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good The revised Countryman Farm handbook. Animal husbandry, solar energy, fencing, poultry , farm workshop , tanning , vermin and pest etc. The complete guide to farming in Western ustralia. Book n very good cndition. Previous owner's ame insde.
[000208] Bradshaw, M.J.. A New Geology. London, Great Britain: The English Universities Press Ltd, 1968. First Edition, Second Impression. Hard Cover. Good A geological textbook with numerous photographs, illustrations and diagrams. Plastic laminated hardcover. 248pp. In good condition. Previous owner's name and gift inscription inside.
[003757] Brook, G H. The Induction Motor. Its Application and Maintenance. England: Brook Motors Ltd, 1964. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Half-Leather. Good / Good. Compiled by the technical department of Brook Motors. An text on electric motors. 294 pp. Index. Numerous diags and illus. Valuable text. Near very good. Jacket lightly worn and has a few minor tears. Now protected.
[001369] Brooker, S G . New Zealand Medicinal Plants. Auckland: Heinemann, 1987. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Cover. Good Previous owner's name inside. Binding good. Text clean. Light bumping to corners. Else very good. 268 pp. Index, illus, ref.
[000196] Broun, Jeremy. The Encyclopedia of Wood Working Techniques. Sydney, Australia.: Viacom International, 1997. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good A unique A-Z directory of woodworking techniques plus guidance on how best to use them. Numerous colour photographs. 176pp. Very good condition paperback. Previous owner's name and address neatly written inside.
[001468] Brues, Charles. T and Melander, A.L. Classification of Insects. Cambrideg, Massachusettes: Harvard University Press, 1945. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A key to the known families of insects and other terrestrial arthropods. The Bulletin of Comparative Zoolology at Harvard, Vol 73. First published 1932. 672 pp. Numerous line drawings to aid in the classification of insects. Binding good. Small piece of cloth missing from bottom corner on back cover. A very nice copy.
[006028] Buchester, K J. The Australian Amateur Lapidary. Australia: Horwitz, 1970. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good An authoritative handbook. An introduction to gem cutting. 211 pp. Index. Numerous illus. Edgeworn. Laminate on covers is lifting.
[009967] Buchester, K J. The Australian Amateur Lapidary. Australia: Horwitz, 1970. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good An authoritative handbook. An introduction to gem cutting. 211 pp. Index. Numerous illus. Edgeworn. Laminate on covers is lifting and has a few marks.
[005881] Buckley, H. Perspective. A Treatise for Art Students. London: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, 1955. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good 69 pp, geometric drawing and information dealing with perspective for artists. Authoriative text. Clean, blue cloth covers.
[009075] Cameron, James R. Projection Room Guide. Florida: Cameron Publishing, 1957. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Scarce Cameron title. Comprehensive look at projection techniques, troubleshooting, etc. Good copy. Numerous illus and diags.
[009170] Camm, F J. Diesel Vehicles . London: George Newnes, 1940. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. Jacket is chipped and worn. Remants of an old label on front of jacket. Light wear. Interesting and valuable ref for anyone working with early diesel engines. 109 pp with numerous illus and diags. Probably used by WW2 military etc.
[005857] Camm, F J. Newnes Engineer's Pocket Book. London: George Newnes, 1941. 32mo - over 4" - 5" Tall. Poor This small format pocket book is in poor condition, contents loose from cover, but is intact. 603 pp of illus, diags, tables, specificatios. I knew the engineer that owned this book and it was a prized reference for his work on lathes, etc. A scarce title.
[007018] Campbell, R D. Flying Training for the Private Pilot Licence. Instrument Flying, Radio Navigation and Instrument Approach Procedure. London: BSP Professional Books, 1988. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 354 pp. Index. Illus. Diags. An aviation training manual. Light wear.
[004474] Casebrook, A R. Model Boat Radio Control. Watford: Model Aeronautical Press Ltd, 1957. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 108 pp of vintage radio control boat information. Numerous diags, illus, plans etc. Rolled and worn.
[001201] Cayley, Neville,W. What Bird is That?. ill. Cayley, Neville, W. Sydney: Angus and Robertson, 1951. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 315 pp with numerous colour plates. Cawley's book are standard rwading for bird watchers in Australia. No jacket. Slight lean. Top of spine and top edge sunned and faded. Slight lean. Binding good. Text clean. A nice copy.
[008007] Chrisman, Nicholas. Exploring Geographic Information Systems. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1997. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 298 pp technical information. Light wear.
[008059] Chrisman, Nicholas. Exploring Geographic Information Systems. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1997. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pictorial Card. Good Technical publication. In good condition. Covers curling slightly. Previous owner's name inside.
[000469] Clarke, E De C. Elementary Practical Geology. Western Australia: Unviversity Press, 1968. Fourth Revised Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Good A 212 pp high school text.Ex library with plastic cover and stamps inside. Numerous illustrations. Good copy.
[006703] Cox, Truda. Beginning Spinning. Australia: Wentworth Books, 1979. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Fair Expaned and revised edition. 107 pp guide to spinning. Illus and diags. Book is worn and marked. Binding good.
[007007] Crampton, Charles. Canework. Leicester: The Dryad Press, 1964. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. 142 pp of valuable information regarding canework. Includes a section on history. B/w plates and numerous illus and diags. This is a quality book. Jacket is chipped and worn, clipped and has a mark where a label has been removed. Good copy. Email for further details if required. Previous owner's name inside.
[008005] Curran, Paul J. Principles of Remote Sensing. New York: Longman Scientific and Technical, 1988. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good 282 pp. Ex student's copy. Previous owner's name inside. Contact covered.
[004360] Dalzell, Ralph. Masonry Simplified Volume I Tools Material Practice. USA: American Technical Society, 1948. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. No jacket. Light wear. 367 pp. Numerous illus.
[004359] Dalzell, Ralph. Masonry Simplified Volume II Practical Construction. USA: American Technical Society, 1948. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. No jacket. Light wear. 405 pp. Numerous diags and illus.
[003056] Daniels, Farrington. Direct Use of the Sun's Energy. New York: Ballantine, 1977. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Good The most widely acclaimed book on our best power source - solar energy. Well that's what the cover says! 271 pp. Some illus. Pages not protected from the sun and are starting to brown with age. Cover worn and there is an old price label on the front. Binding good.
[004576] Davenport, Elsie. Your Handspinning. California: Craft and Hobby Book Service, 1964. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Stiff Card. Good Card covers worn and marked. Binding good. 132 pp inc index. Numerous illus. A guide to spinning. PON inside.
[000822] Dawson, E.Yale. Marine Botany. An Introduction. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1966. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Good / Good. 371pp, index, diags, illus. Ex-library therefore the usual marks and wear. Protected in plastic.
[009971] Debenham, C. The Language of Botany. Australia: The Society for Growing Australian Plants, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stiff Card. Fair A dictionary of terms for botanists. Inc some diags. First blank page has been removed and the covers are wor. Marked. A fair copy only but a valuable study reference.
[008028] Department of Defence. Producer Gas Vehicles. Melbourne: Army Headquarters, 1938. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Card. Good 55 pp pamphlet produced by the Australian Department of Defence providing information about producer gas equipment for vehicles. Faced with a fuel shortage at the outbreak of war in Australia consumers looked for energy alternatives. This technical publication gave detals of various units availabe. Contains numerous diags of GP units. Email for additional details of contents. Rare alternative fuel publication.
[002218] Dictron. Wireless Step By Step. London: George Newnes, 1930. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. 185 pp. Some diags. Covers worn and marked. Bumped. Edges grubby. Binding good.
[004369] Drysdale, J W. Climate and House Design with Reference to Australian Conditions. Melbourne: Department of Works and Housing, 1947. First Edition. Large Format. Stiff Card. Good Climatic conditions effects on house design in Australia. Lighting, ventilation, solar orientation, wind orientation, noise, shade ec. Probably what we would now call solar passive design. Valuable building reference material. Previous owner's name inside.
[005105] Dutton, Ninette. The Beautiful Art of Enamelling. Melbourne: Sun Books, 1966. First Edition. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 82 pp. Some b/w illus and diags. Covers worn. Binding good.
[002398] Earl, G.E And Main, F.L. Munro's Navigation. Glasgow: James Munro and Co, 4th Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. Imitation leather covers worn and some marks. Binding cracked inside front cover but still firm. Some damp marks along edges and in back cover but no intrusion into text. Envelope pasted inside front cover contains an aid for the navigator. Pages clean. A valuable navigational text. 420 pp. Numerous diags and tables.
[000318] Edwards, Ron. Plaits, Round and Flat. Australia: The Rams Skull Press, 1987. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good 24pp description on leather plaiting and how to make a bullwhip by the well known Australian bushman, Ron Edwards.
[009668] Edwards, Ron. Mud Brick Techniques. Australia: The Rams Skull Press, 1994. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stapled. Good Building with mud bricks. 48 pp. Illus. Reading / working copy as it has numerous notes and highlight marks inside.
[002861] Ellery, Max. Commodore/Lexcen VN, VP, VR. Victoria, Australia: M.R. Ellery Publishing Co, 1993. Large Format. Good Max Ellery's factory workshop manual 1988-1994. EP L1. 402 pp. Softcover. Covers chipped and worn and some light damage to front cover. Email for a scan. Edges slightly curled at top corner. Binding good. Text clean.
[002215] Etherington, H. Modern Furnace Technology. London: Charles Griffin and Co, 1944. Second Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Contains 64 illus, many useful tables and 2 folding plates. 522 pages. Index. A valuable technical book on furnaces. No jacket. Binding good. Text clean. Spine sunned.
[003486] Evans, D.S And Jessop, G.R. VHF-UHF Manual. London: RSGB, 1980. Third Edition. Large Format. Hard Cover. Good / Good. A radio manual. Numerous illus and diags. For the professional. Jacket is worn with small taped repair at base of spine. Rest near very good. PON inside.
[004928] Fancutt, f. Protective Painting of Structural Steel. London: Chapman and Hall, 1968. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Ex Lib. Good / No Jacket. Ex lib copy. Binding good. Tex clean. 137 pp. Numerous illus and diags.
[008379] Farshlar, Earl S. Riding and Training. New York: Arco Publishers Ltd, 1975. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. A complete modern work on horsemanship by a great professional trainer. 340 pp. Illus. Index. Jacket is shelf worn. A few marks. Good copy.
[005613] Freeman, Michael. Buying Ad Selling Coins. London: Barrie and Jenkins, 1983. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good A 93 pp guide to buying and selling coins. Care of coins, identification, buying, selling etc. Book in good condition.
[003066] Frey, Hank. Camera Below. New York: Association Press, 1973. Large Format. Original Cloth. Good Described as the complete guide to the art and science of underwater photography. Sometimes old advice is good advice! An interesting manual containing numerous illus and diags. Covers are lightly worn. 225 pp. Numerous b/w illus and diags. PON inside.
[004729] Gardner, A C . Navigation. Great Britain: The English Universities Press , 1964. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Fair. One of the Teach Yourself Books. Jacket is worn with some losses and tears. Binding good. PON inside.
[001011] Gibbon, M.A. Canvas Work. London: Bell, 1971. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good / Good. 95pp with illus. Some b/w plates. Jacket rubbed and chipped. Covers and book very good.
[005438] Goldberg, David E. Genetic Algorithyms. Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1989. Large Format. Original Cloth. Good / Good. Genetic algorithms in search optmisation and machine learning. 412 pp. Index. In near very good condition.
[008313] Gorman, Robert T. Online Business Planning. New Jersey: Creer Press, 1999. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Card. Good How to create a better business plan using the internet, including a complete up to date resource guide. Light wear. Near very good copy.
[007285] Goss, Ralph. Roofing Ready Reckoner. London: Crosby Lockwood Staples, 1973. 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall. Spiral Bound. For timber roofs of any span and pitch. Roofing ready reckoner. etric and imperial dimensions at a glance. Invaluable for builders and architects. Spiral bound. Covers soiled.
[000223] Grant. Bruce. Leather Braiding. Maryland, USA.: Cornell Maritime Press, 1981. 1981 Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Very Good 173 page guide to leather braiding. Described as the definitive book of its kind in its particular field. Paperback in very good condition. Gift inscription inside front cover.
[002134] Green, A,B and Zoeller, R.A. Audels Diesel Engine Manual. New York: Theo Audel and Co, 1941. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Good Cover are of flexible imitation leather. 354 pp. Plus adverts at rear. Gilt lettering on spine faded. Lettering on cover is embossed. Binding good, pages clean. Numerous illus and diags. A very nice copy. PON (a RAE member) inside.
[004128] Greenhalgh, R. The Practical Builder. London: Odhams Press, 1946. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A guide to building practice. 448 pp. Illus. Index. Diags. No jacket. Covers worn. Previous owner's name inside.
[001280] Handisyde, Cecil, C. Building Materials. Science and Practice. London: The Architectural Press, 1961. Fouth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. Jacket edges chipped and worn. Price clipped. Binding good. Text clean. B/w illus. Diags. 342 pp.
[001480] Harker, Alfred. Petrology for Students. Cambridge: Cambridge, 1935. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. An introduction to the study of rocks under the microscope. 300 pp. Numerous b/w illus. Previous owner's names inside. Text clean, binding good.
[005670] Harris, L M. An Introduction to Deepwater Floating Drilling Operations. Tulsa: Petroleum Publishing Co, 1972. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / Good. A text book for floating drilling operations. 272 pp. Illus. Jacket slightly wrinkled and book not quite square from bad storage. Binding good. Text clean.
[002828] Harris, P. Workshop Manual for Volkswagon Beetle 1200, 1300, and 1600cc Engine - Including Karman Ghia and Type 181 from 1968. England: Intereurope, 1971. Large Format. Good Workshop manual with a few workshop marks. Binding good. 122+ pp. Usual technical information and diags for Volkswagen repairs. PON inside.
[001189] Hasluck, Paul.N. Mounting and Framing Pictures. London: Cassell and Co, First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Poor / No Jacket. One of the "Work handbook" series. 160 pp. Numerous illustrations. Circa 1900. A valuable technical book for traditional framing. This book is in poor condition. Has been affected by moisture but no major stains and all pages are free. Reading copy. Covers grubby. Spine frayed.
[009822] Hayward, Charles. How to Make Woodwork Tools. London: Evans Brothers, First Edition. Large Format. Stapled. Good Full working drawings of reliable tools you can make yourself. Circa early 50s. 44 pages. A valuable reference for making tools such as compass plane, block plane, depth gauges, quirk router, hinge gauge, markers, roughing plane, try squares, mallets etc. this is a scarce copy of one of the Hayward series, and probably the best of the lot. Handy lost skills in tool making. Covers worn.
[000468] Healey, Peter. Microscopes and Microscopic Life. ill. Bavosi, John. London: Hamlyn, 1969. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Good 159pp illustrated and easy to read guide on microscopes and microscopic life. A few marks on covers.
[009172] Herbert, Tom. Self Steering. England: Amatuer Yacht Research Society, 1974. Third Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Ex Lib. Fair / Fair. Designs for self steering apparatus for yachts. Numerous diags. Ex lib. 167 pp.
[005611] Hobson , Burton. Coin Collecting as a Hobby. New Yok: Sterling Publishing, 1986. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good Explains terms used in coin collecting, explains wy coins become valuable, how coins are made, specialised collecting etc. Numerous illus. 192 pp. In good condition.
[001575] Holttum, R.E. Gardening in the Lowlands of Malaya. ill. Juraimi Bin Samsuri and Leong Hong Tim. Singapore: The Straits Times Press, 1953. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. When the Japanese invaded Singapore in WW2 one of the few non - Japanese that were allowed to work freely was the Director of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, R.E. Holttum.. The famous botanist constinued to study and collect orchids and other tropical plants throughout the war. This book contains numerous b/w and colour illus and diags and is one of the great works of botany from SE Asia. The binding is a bit tender on the first few pages and the covers are lightly marked but it is a very nice copy of a scarce title and is a great addition to any botanist or orchid grower's collection. An amazing tribute to Holttum's dedication. 323 pp.
[000150] Hook, Prof.A.S.. A Little About Structural Mechanics. Sydney, Australia.: The Royal Australian Institue of Architects, 1943. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good / Good. Some chips, marks and small tears on dust jacket.. 215 pp with numerous diags. Previous owner's name inside. "An elementary introduction to the fundamental principles of statics, structural mechanics and structural design."
[006313] Hurst, A E. Painting and Decorating. London: Charles Griffin and Co, 1949. Seventh Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Buckram. Good / No Jacket. 482 pp reference on painting and decorating. Inc numerous illus, some colour plates. Valuable reference for old techniques.
[004370] Issaacs, David V. Steel Roof Trusses for Domestic Buildings. Melbourne: Department of Works and Housing, 1947. Second Edition. Large Format. Stiff Card. Good Bulletin No4. Details of stell roof trusses. Trusses, bearing plates,anchorages, tables etc. Valuable building reference material. Previous owner's name inside.
[008392] Jackson, Wes. New Roots for Agriculture. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1985. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Very Good 150 pp. In very good condition. Book shop stamp inside.
[001329] James, Bill. Collecting Australian Gemstones. Sydney: Murray Book Distributors, 1967. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. A handbook for Australian gem stone collectors. A field guide. Numerous b/w and coloured illus, diags, maps, index. No jacket. A few marks on covers. Binding good. Text clean. 192pp
[000425] James.P.C. Agricultural Policy in Wealthy Countries. Sydney: Angus and Roberston, 1971. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good / Good. 368pp a book which reviews the the philosophies underlying farm policy, the objectives to which the politics of individual countries are related and the measures adopted by national governments towards the achievment of those objectives. Numerous tables and diags. Previous owner's name inside.
[010095] Jennison, RC. Introduction to Radio Astromomy. London: Newnes, 1966. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Hard Cover. Ex Lib. Ex lib copy. Usual wear. 160 pp. illus.
[008516] Jorgensen, Eric. Volkswagen Service Repair Handbook Dasher Series 1974. California: Clymer Publications, 1975. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good 181 pp technical manual for the Volkswagen Dashe. Worn and marked copy.
[000979] Kerr, Peter. Oil Measurement. London, Great Britain: Asiatic Petroleum Company Ltd, 1939. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Good / No Jacket. 156 pages. Numerous diags and illus. A technical manual for measuring oil in the Imperial system. Shell Company of Australia stamp inside. Browning inside covers. Elsewhere good. Binding good.
[008006] Kerruish, C M. The Young Eucalypt Report. Australia: CSIRO, 1991. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 272 pp technical report. Light wear. Previous owner's name inside.
[004575] Kersey, A T J. Ripper's Heat Engines. London: Longmans, Greena and Co, 1939. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 337 pp. Index. Numerous illus and diags. Authoritative text. PON inside. Binding good. Text clean. Some wear to covers. Nice copy.
[010412] Kilby, Kenneth. The Cooper and is Trade. London: John Baker, 1971. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Fair. 192 pp . Numerous illus and diags re barrel making. Details of tools, methods etc. Jacket is worn and marked. Book is good. Previous owner's name inside.
[001537] King, Alexander. German-English Chemical Terminology. Germany: 1963. Fourth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Text clean. Binding good. Previous owner's name inside. 588 pp. An introduction to Chemistry in English and German.
[006725] Kirkland, J J . Modern Practice of Liquid Chromatography. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1971. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Ex Lib. Good / Fair. Ex lib copy. Jacket is chipped and worn with some losses at extremities.454 pp. Binding good. Text clean.
[005615] Krause, Chester L. Standard Catalog of World Coins 1982 Edition. USA: Krause Publications, 1982. Large Format. Mass Market Paperback. Good Complete one volume coin library. 2048 pp. Covers edgeworn and have a few short tears. Binding good. Huge catalog!
[005967] Kulger, Harold L. ARC Welding Lessons for School and Farm Shop. Cleveland, Ohio: The James F. Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation, 1956. Fifth Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A basic reference to be used in developing skills involved in operating arc welding equipment. Hardcover in good condition. 343 pp. Diag, illus, index. A valuable vintage handbook
[008543] Langenkamp, R D. Handbook of Oil Industry Terms and Phrases. Tulsa: PPC Books, 1977. Second Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Cloth. Good 197 pp. If you want to talk the talk in the oil industry this is the book of terms! Good condition.
[004465] Langer, R H M. The Lucerne Crop. Wellington: A.H & A.W Reed, 1967. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. The proceedings of a symposium held at Lincoln College, New Zealand in 1967. Covers all aspects of lucerne growing. Bumped. Previous owner's name inside cover. Small penned over price inside. A few in text pen marks. 314 pp. Index. Illus. Diags. Authoritative text.
[007012] Lert, Peter. Flying Advanced Multi-Engined Aircraft A Professional Guide for Pilots on the Move ...ip!. USA: Trust Publication, 1981. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Fair 224 pp flying instruction manual. Numerous illus. Cover has a damp stain along spine edge. Text not effected.
[008370] Levy, Michael. Essentials of Retailing. Chicago: Irwin, 1996. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Card. Good 456 pp. Light edge wear. Good, clean copy.
[005948] Little, Ruth. Painting China For Pleasure and Profit. Lubbock, Texas: Brack Publications, 1963. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Poor. The art of china painting. 290 pp. Numerous illus. Authoritative text. jJacket is chipped, worn and has tears but is worth preserving. Signed by author. Previous owner's name inside.
[005434] Lobel, Richard. Coincraft's Coin Checklist. London: Coincraft, 1998. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Paperback. Very Good 1816 to date. Checklist for all British coins. In very good condition.
[000417] Longland, F. Field Engineering. Dar Es Salaam: Government Printer, 1952. Sixth Impression. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 189pp and 38 plates, 11 page index.No jacket. Corners bumped, covers rubbed and some marks. A handbook on simple construction for those living in "isolated stations"Covers surveying, building, irrigation, roadworks etc.
[008045] Longley, Paul A. Geographic Information Systems and Science. Chichester: Wiley, 2002. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good 454 pp. Near very good condition. Clean and bright. Light edge wear.
[007279] Lyons, T J. Principles of Air Pollution Meteorology. London: Belhaven Press, 1990. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. No jacket. Book in good condition. 224 pp. Numerous tables and diags.
[008013] Maguire, David J. Geographical Information Systems. New York: Longman Scientific and Technical, 1994. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Original Cloth. Very Good / Very Good. Volumes 1 and 2 in slip case. Near fine. University stamp inside.
[004129] Matthew, W.P (ed). The Practical Home Handyman. London: Odhams Press, . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A guide to repair work around the house. Illus. Index. Diags. No jacket. Covers worn.
[000416] Matthew, W.P (ed). The Practical Home Handyman. Melbourne, Australia.: United Press, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cloth. Good / Fair. 416pp. Nearly 400 digrams and drawings. A comprehensive guide to constructional and repair work about the house. An incredible handyman guide from the time when men could fix everything. Brown paper page before frontispiece has been cut out but no text has been removed. Jacket is chipped and worn and small piece missing from top of spine. Brown cloth cover has some marks.
[000991] McCartney, Kevin. Practical Solar Heating. Dorchester: Prism Press, 1978. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / Good. A guide to self help solar water heating.193pp plus appendix. Numerous drawings, diags and illus. Jacket has been glued onto covers and has a small piece missing off the spine. Previous owner's name stamped in numerous places inside. A clean copy.
[005607] McDonald, Greg. The Pocketbook Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes. NSW, Australia: Greg McDonald, 1997. Fifth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good Covers have a few fold creases. Binding good. Text clean. The book the dealers use ... 270 pp. Numerous illus of Australian coins and banknotes.
[000447] McMeekin, Ivan. Notes for Potters in Australia. Sydney: NSW University Press, 1967. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / Good. 205pp with illustrations. Vol 1. Raw materials and clay bodies. Some chipping to jacket. Previous owner's name inside. Good, clean copy.
[008515] Meara, J P. The Australian Commonwealth Specialist's Catalogue. Dubb, NSW: Seven Seas Stamps, Fory-first Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good Valuable Australian stamp reference in full colour. Some loose pages but it is all there.
[008057] Miller, Ronald I. Mapping the Diversity of Nature. London: Chapman and Hall, 1994. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good Technical publication. 218 pp. Top corner has a slight nudge. Very good condition.
[004766] Minns, J E . Model Railway Engines. London: Octopus Books, 1969. First Edition. Large Format. Hard Cover. Good / Good. 120 illus in colour and black and white. Model railway engines from their creation to 1969. Jacket in good condition. Book good. Some damage at top inside back cover where binders glue has leaked onto the last page. Does not detract from the content.
[004362] Mitchell, George A. Building Construction . London: B.T.Batsford, 1946. Eighteenth Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A textbook on the principles and details of modern construction for the use of students and practical men. part 2 Asdvanced course. About 1000 illus. Covers worn. 1127 pp.
[004361] Mitchell, George A. Building Construction and Drawing. London: B.T.Batsford, 1946. Eighteenth Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A textbook on the methods and details of modern construction for the use of students and practical men. Over 1200 illus. Covers worn and damaged. Binding good. PON inside.
[009609] Molloy, E. Landing Legs, Wheels and Brakes. London: George Newnes, 1940. First Edition. Large Format. Original Cloth. Good / Good. Aeroplane maintenance and Operation Series Vol 3. Dealing with the maintenance and repair of Lockheed Airdraulic Oleo Leg, the Vickers Oleo-pneumatic shoch absorber strut, the turner Oleo-pneumatic and pneumatic landing legs, and the Dowty Oleo-pneumatic shock absorbers and tail wheel units, Dunlop and Palmer Brakes etc.132 pp. Jacket has light losses. A few ex lib marks. Good copy. warrigal Press has many more in this series for sale.
[005426] Morgan, W. Elementary Reinforced Concrete Design for Students of Architecture, Building and Engineering. London: Edward Arnold, 1958. Second. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 408 pp technical book. Numerous illus and diags, index. In good condition. Previous owner's name inside.
[006292] Morrison, Gordon C. The Essential of Orchid Growing. NSW, Australia: Kangaroo Press, 1991. First Edition. Large Format. Hard Cover. Good / Good. 159 pp. Technical details of orchid growing. Index. Illus.Diags. Near very good condition.
[002216] Moxley, Raymond. Mitchell's Elementary Building Construction. London: B.T.Batsford, 1964. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 392 pp. Numerous illus on construction. Covers: concrete, walls, brickwork, masonry, timber, roofs, floors, excavation, surveying, drainage, electricity etc. In very good condition, minus a dust jacket.
[000821] Munro, J.W. Pests of Stored Prodcuts. London: Hutchinson, 1966. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Ex-Library. Good / No Jacket. 234 ppwith index, illus, photos etc. A technical manual. Ex-library hence usual stamps and markings. Covered with plastic.
[003856] Munton , R. Refrigeration at Sea. London: Mclaren and Sons, 1967. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. A technical handbook for refrigeration at sea. Covers installation etc. Numerous illus and diags. 207 pp. Index. Jacket is chipped along top edge. Binding good. Text clean. PON inside.
[008269] Nokes, M C. Modern Glass Working and Laboratory Techniques. London: Heinemann, 1962. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. Valuable reference for glass workers and those who use glass in laboratories. 162 pp with numerous illus. Jacket is chipped and worn. Light foxing inside front cover. Binding good. Text clean. A good copy.
[005361] Norbury, James. The Penguin Knitting Book. London: Penguin, 1957. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Good Knitting explained and patterns for the experienced 256 pp. 60 patterss. Some b/w plates. Binding good. Text clean.
[004374] Onions, W J. Wool. New York: Interscience Publishers, 1962. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. An introduction to the properties, varieties and uses and production of wool. An authoritative text. 278 pp. Numerous illus, tables etc. Inc microscopic photos of wool fibres. Binding is cracked inside covers. Clean text. Previous owner's name inside.
[009260] Page, Victr W. The Ford V8 Cars and Trucks. New York: The Norman W Henley Publishing Co, 1937. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. A most complete and practical manual explaining the construction of all parts of late Model Ford automobiles with instructions for driving, servicing and repairing. 729 pp. Illus, diags. Covers worn, binding cracked. Gift inscription, with compliments of the Ford Motor Company of India Ltd and previous owner's name inside. Fantastic vintage car book! Email for more details.
[002318] Phillips, F.C. An introduction to Crystallography. England: Longman, 1971. Fourth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Good 4th edition. 351pp with index. Covers have been laminated. Binding good. Text clean. A well looked after technical/study reference.
[005435] Pick, Albert. Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money. Wisconsin: Krause Publications, 1977. Second Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Pictorial Card. Good / No Jacket. 704 pp of details of the world's paper money , including illus. Covers worn. Pages browning with age. A few small tears and wear and some marks. Binding good.
[008010] Pilesjo, Petter. GIS and Remote Sensing for Soil Erosion Studies in Semi=arid Environments. Sweden: Lund University Press, 1992. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Card. Good In English. Meddelanden Fran Lunds Universitets Geografiska Institutioner avhandlingar 114. Estimation of soil erosion parameters at different scales. 203 pp technical information. A few marks and light wear. Previous owners name inside.
[001967] Pollard, Jack. Straight Shooting. Sydney: Murray, 1964. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. Written by Australia's top marksman. A compilation of shooting information for Australians. Binding good. Covers worn and marked. Some light damage to extremities. Some marks inside. 255 pp. Illus, index, diags. Contributions from well known Australian hunters, shooters and marksmen.
[001088] Pollard, Jack. Straight Shooting. Sydney: Murray, 1964. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / Fair. Written by Australia's top marksman. A compilation of shooting information for Australians. Binding, text and covers good. Jacket clipped and a few tears and edges chipped. A few small pieces missing.
[007112] Pryde, James. Chamber's Seven-Figure Logarithms of Number Up to 100000. London: W R Chambers, 1951. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Covers worn. Binding good. 186 pp.
[007339] Quartermaine, M L. Magnetic Recording. London: Norman Price, 1953. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Card. Good 72 pp. 70 illus. Book conatining general theory, explanation of the functions of hifi, constructional details. layouts, design. switching setting up etc. Interesting vintage recording book. A few pen marks (writing- date and edition) on cover. Email for more details.
[005433] Remick, Jerome. The Guidebook and Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins. Canada: Regency Coin and Stamp Co, 1971. 3rd Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Values for 160 countries, four to seven grades. One basic reference. 568 pp. Numerous illus. A coin guide. In good condition.
[004950] Richardson, C. Practical Farriery. London: Pitman, 1963. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. A guide for apprentices and junior craftsmen. 74 pp. Illus and diags. Jacket is chipped and worn with some losses. Binding good. A valuable reference.
[006136] Robson, Graham. The Land-Rover Workhorse of the World. London: David and Charles, 1977. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. 148 pp history of the development of the Land-Rover. Index, illus. Jacket has light wear. Binding good. Text clean.
[005963] Rogers, Joyce. Flower Arranging. London: Paul Hamlyn, 1964. Reprint. Large Format. Original Cloth. Good / Poor. 160 pp. Index. B/w and colour illus. Jackey is chipped and worn with tears and large losses. Previous owner's name inside.
[006943] Savant, C J. Principles of Inertial Navigation. New York: Mcgraw-hill, 1961. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Fair. Described as the first book devoted entirely to inertial navigation covering most of the unclassified material available on the subject. 254 pp. Numerous illus, diags and tables. Index. jacket is chipped and worn with some tears and losses. Previous owner's name inside. Good copy.
[010469] Seeley, Ivor H. Civil Engineering Quantities SI Edition. London: MacMillan, 1972. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. 342 pp. Tables, diags, index. Good copy.
[000433] Siddons, A.W And Hughes, R.T. Trigonometry Part II. London: Cambridge University Press, 1940. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. 320pp. hardcover cloth. Covers spotted. Slight lean.
[008662] Sinclair, Clive. Practical Transistor Receivers Book 1 30 Completely Different Receivers. London: Bernards Radio Manuals, 1964. Large Format. Card. Good 58 pp with circuit diags etc. List of British and American transistors. Worn copy. Transistor series 2. 148.
[008663] Sinclair, Clive. Transistor Receivers Handbookfor the Home Constructor No 174. London: Bernards Radio Manuals, 1962. Large Format. Card. Good 48 pp with circuit diags etc. Details for miniature recivers including wrist watch radio receiver.
[000614] Smith, Alex. The Alex Smith Complete Home Furniture Maker. Melbourne: Colorgravure Publication, First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / Good. 224pp of detailed instructions with over 1200 diagrams and photographs and 35 pages of furniture settings. Covers and book good. Jacket has minor tears and chipping along edges.
[000413] Smith, Alex. New Australian Home Carpentry Illustrated. Melbourne, Australia.: Colorgravure Publication, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. A well known Australian handyman guide. 288pp. No jacket. Edges marked. Some spots inside. Top of frontis has been cut off to remove previous owner's name.
[008390] Smith, Keth. The Australian Self-Sufficiency Handbook. Australia: Viking o'Neil, 1992. Large Format. Pictorial Card. Good From the editors of Earth Garden magazine. A survival guide for the 21st century. 338 pp. Index. Illus. Near very good condition. Great info !
[005169] Spencer White, A. Elements of Technical Science. London: J.M.Dent and Sons, 1957. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Fair / No Jacket. Covers lightly worn. Silver lettering on green cloth cvers, spine and front. Binding good. Frontis removed. 341 pp. Illus. Index. Previous owners' names inside.
[009791] Staniforth, Allan. High Speed Low Cost. London: Patrick Stephens, 1964. First Edition. Large Format. Original Cloth. Good / Fair. The story of a 140 hph Mini engined world record breaker and how to build it. Building a small scale race car! Clipped jacket is chipped and worn and has a few marks. Binding good. A few marks inside.
[008518] Stephenson, H W. Solution of Problems in Surveying and Field Astronomy. London: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, 1955. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. "In this collection of solutions to typical problems in surveying, geodesy, and field astronomy I have endeavoured to include an example ..."287 pp. Index. Numerous diags. Covers clean. Wear at extremities. Previous owner's name inside.
[000420] Szekely, Edmond Bordeaux. The Book of Minerals. USA: International Biogenic Society, 1978. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Mass Market Paperback. Good / . 36pp. The role of minerals in the biological functions of man. Sources in nature. Price tag marks on front cover. Paperback
[007692] Taylor, Norman G. Model Power Boats. London: Cassell and Co, 1956. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 224 pp. Index. Numerous illus. Covers worn and marked. Some foxing inside covers. Interesting and valable reference for model boat builders. Email for details of contents.
[007280] Tebbutt, T H Y. Principles of Water Quality Control. Oxford: Pergamon Press, 1992. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good Fourth edition. Discusses the pollution of ground water and coastal waters. 251 pp. Good condition.
[000615] Technical Staff of Nobel. Handbook of Blasting Tables. Australia: ICI, 1971. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good 46 pp of blasting information from ICI. Covers rubbed. No jacket. Previous owner's name inside
[004368] Thomas, A J. Building-frames: Timbers and Sizes. Melbourne: CSIRO, 1952. Second Edition. Large Format. Stiff Card. Good Pamphlet no 12 in the series. Revised and enlarged. 75 pp of tables and technical details of building frames, inc for different timber types. Valuable building reference material. Previous owner's name inside.
[010244] Thorpe, John. The Book of the Honda 90. London: Motor Cyclist's Library, 1966. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 104 pp manual for Honda 90 owners up to 1966. Good copy.
[008113] Townsend, William S B. The Development of Sheet Metal Fittings. London: Pitman, 1942. Second and Revised Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Card. Good The development os sheet metal detail fittings for bench makers and tool makers etc. OPne of the aeronautical engineering series for ground engineers. 50 pp. Numerous illus and diags. very interesting! Covers are very worn and marked. Spine very worn. Binding good. Scarce.
[004671] Vanderwalker, F N. Drake's Cyclopedia of Painting and Decorating. Illinois: Frederick J Drake, 1945. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 388 pp. Vintage decorating manual. Blue cloth with bright gilt lettering on spine and cover. Light wear. Near very good.
[000075] Various. Explo'99. Victoria, Australia: Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 1999. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. Very Good / No Jacket. pp316 Proceedings from a conference held on rock breaking at the WMC Conference Centre in Kalgoorlie Western Australia 7-11 November 1999.
[005391] Verrall, W. Plastering. London: Pitman, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. Scarce vintage guide to plastering techniques. Previously published as Section XXXI of Brickwork, Concrete and masonry. A practical guide to plastering. Approx 100 pp. Numerous illus and diags. Includes how to do it llus and illus of vintage plastering tools. Would be of interest to modern tradesmen who wish to duplicate the skills of earlier tradesmen in renovations. Coth covers are worn and there are a few bumps on edges and corners. Binding is good. Text is clean. A scarce and valuable reference.
[000617] Vivian, Jume. Home Tanners Handbook. Sydney: Reed, 1977. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hard Cover. Good 64pp handbook for home tanners. Numerous diags and illus. No jacket. Covers rubbed and marked, text clean. A valuable reference.
[010542] Walton, John A. Woodwork in Theory and Practice. Sydney: The Australasian Publishing Co, 1948. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 318 pp. Valuable and respected woodwork and carpentry text. . A few marks. Bumped. Worn copy.
[007369] Walton, John A. Woodwork in Theory and Practice. Sydney: The Australasian Publishing Co, 1966. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / No Jacket. 318 pp. Valuable and respected woodwork and carpentry text. Previous owner's name inside. A few marks. Bumped. Good condition.
[002754] Warren, Nigel. Marine Conversions. Car Engine Conversions for Boats. London: Adlard Coles, 1972. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Very Good / Very Good. Jacket is clean and bright. Clipped. Binding good, text clean. Contains full details for converting car engines for marine use. Covers suitable engines, cooling, gearbox, mounting, drive, tank, feed, electrics, controls and instruments. 57 illus and diags. 150 pp. Very nice copy of an invaluable book for boat builders. Email for a scan.
[005126] Warring, R H. Control Line Flying. London: Percival Marshall, 1948. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Fair. 220 pp manual for control line aircraft model flying. Includes numerosu illus. Described as the special cheap edition. Jacket is chipped and worn with some losses. Now protected. Previous owner's name inside. An old but valuable guide. Email for additional details. If you are a model aircrat enthusiast this is of interest.
[008698] Watt, S B. Ferrocement Water Tanks and Their Construction. London: Intermediate Technology Publications, 1993. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Pictorial Card. Good 118 pp technical guide. Index. Illus. Diags.
[002453] Webb, Walter Freeman. Handbook for Shell Collectors. Wellesley Hills, Mass: Lee Publications, 1960. 16th Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Good / Good. Handbook illustrating and describing over 2000 species. 264 pp. Index. Plates, illus. Jacket is chipped and worn. First blank page has been removed.
[001835] Westbury, Edgar, T. Grinding, Lapping and Honing. Great Britain: Percival Marshall, 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Pictorial Cover. Good The application of abrasive processes to finishing surfaces to a high degree of precision, with descriptions of machines from the operators viewpoint. A valuable technical publication. Undated. Circa 40s?78 pp. Numerous diags and illus. Light edge wear. Binding good.
[008909] Willis, Melvin D C. Boatbuilding and Repairing with Fiberglass. Maine: International Marine Publishing Co, 1972. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original Cloth. Ex Lib. Fair / Fair. 178 pp instrcutional manual on fiberglass boat uilding. Ex lib. Usual wear and markings. Fair condition. Valuable ref.
[005431] Yeoman, R S. A Catalogue of Modern World Coins. Wisconsin: Western Publishing Co, 1974. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Good / No Jacket. Eleventh edition. 512 pp coin catalogue. Numerous illus. Index. In good condition.
[001296] Yorston, Sir Keith and Winlaw, Ian. The Australian Commercial Dictionary. Sydney: The Law Book Company Limited, 1972. Fifth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. Good / No Jacket. A dictionary of commercial and legal terms. 400pp. Covers protected by plastic covering. Some tape marks. Binding good, text clean.