Re: [CR] Books for sale 11/3/01

(Example: Events:Cirque du Cyclisme:2007)

Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2001 15:44:04 +0000
Subject: Re: [CR] Books for sale 11/3/01
From: "Hilary Stone" <Hilary.Stone@Tesco.net>
To: classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


I have sorted out some some books which have come from a friend who died recently. All items are priced in $. Postage will be extra charged at cost. Enquire for actual cost if you like before deciding. Payment can be made in cash with dollars or by money order in Pounds sterling ($1.40 to 1 pound sterling). American Express Travellers cheques are also fine. Regards Hilary Stone

Cycling: Land¹s End to John o¹Groats by Alan Ray 1971 155pp The fascinating story of record breaking attempts at this classic distance from 1880 through to the 1960s. Excellent condition complete with perfect dust jacket. A rare book. $30

The Bicycle in life, love, war and literature by Seamus McGonanagle 1968 141pp A great read though occasionally its accuracy should be questioned. Excellent condition with virtually perfect dustjacket. Not common $20

Frank Patterson by Gerry Moore 2nd edition 1991 62pp The story of the one of the greatest cycling artist¹s lives copiously illustrated with his drawings. A great book, perfect condition with dustjacket. $25

King of Sports by Peter Ward undated early 1970s 111pp Road racing manual with pictures of some of the greats in action ­ Anquetil, Simpson, Gimondi etc Uncreased card cover, excellent condition $14

Let¹s Go Cycling by Reg Shaw 1st edition 1950 243pp Contemporary manual on how to go cycling including chapters on the right kind of cycle and equipment. Several pages of ads at the back from Thanet, Cyclo Benelux, Dunlop Carradice, Airlite etc. Excellent condition though the full colour dust jacket has a couple of tears and a small missing section along the top edge. $20

Cycling Manual by H H England 22nd edition 1950 214pp. Complete contemporary guide to cycling with quite a lot on equipment. Some different illustrations to the 23rd edition but pretty similar text. A fascinating read. Includes a particularly good 30pp advert section Harden, Reynolds, Claud Butler, Royal Enfield etc. Softback. Slightly marked rear cover, otherwise excellent. $15

Cycling Manual by H H England 23rd edition 1954 203pp. Complete contemporary guide to cycling with quite a lot on equipment. A fascinating read. Includes good advert section Dayton, Reynolds, Williams, GB etc. Hardback. A couple of grubby pages and somebody¹s ideal bike spec written in the back end papers but otherwise excellent. $15

Teach Yourself Cycling by Reg Shaw 1st edition 1953 166pp Delightful contemporary cycling manual with lots of line drawings and some Patterson drawings too. Excellent condition but dustjacket has a few small tears and very small nissing section from top edge. $10

News Chronicle Cycling and Ope Road Annual 1938 by Stanley Bacon 191pp Mostly a contemporary route guide, a few nice drawings, a few interesting ads and a short section on the vcycle. Softback in very good condition with a dirty mark or two on cover. $12

Cycling Book of Maintenance 3rd edition 1951 135pp Ilustrated contemporay maintenance with short but interesting advert section. Softbak. Good condition, a couple of grubby pages $10

Where There¹s a Wheel by Chas Messenger 1972 215pp Excellent blow by blow account of the Tour of Britain from 1958 to 1964 with a good selection of action photographs. Mint condition including dustjacket. Not a common book in this condition and an excellent read $25

The Penguin Book of the Bicycle by Rod Watson and Martin Gray 1978 333pp This very underrated book covers cycle history, the contemporary scene at the end of the 70s (mostly in Britain) and has a superb chapter on the contemporary cycle British cycle industry. This includes interviews with Dave Moulton (before he went to the US), Reynolds, Raleigh ­ this is a long section covering company history, contemporary production and details of the Ti-Raleigh team and their bikes etc. Very good condition, slightly creased rear cover $18