Books
We see an enormous range of used books in the shop, and even if the connection with tools is a bit tenuous at times, if we think our customers would be interested then we will put them on our shelves. Not all the books we stock are detailed here, and you won't find many titles from our new book range featured. We stock nearly all of the 'Workshop Practice' series for model engineers, as well as varied titles on obscure topics such as hedge-laying and stickmaking. All books in this listing are pre-owned, unless marked [N] after the title, indicating a new book. If you are looking for a specific out-of-print title then do let us know.
A very good copy of this classic metalworking book by Paul Nooncree Hasluck. This is a second edition from 1887 - £16.00
This book by George Watkins consists of a wealth of monochrome photos - many previously unpublished - together with facsimiles of his own annotated notes about the engines or details pictured. Hardback, super condition - £14.00
This 1952 edition of the practical owners guide was written by C A E Booker. No dj but otherwise in very clean condition - £14.00
A great little book about car ownership in the 1940s (31st edition, published 1941), this is a layman's guide to runnimg and maintaining a vehicle of that era. Hardback, faded spine, otherwise pretty good condition - £8.00
Fifth edition (1947) of this book covering Norton motorcycles from 1932 onwards. Very good condition - £7.00
A real bit of nostalgia for our American friends: 100 years old this month, Russell's Railway Guide gave travellers details of passenger services in particular areas of the States. This copy is rather dog-eared, but is still in one piece. It's worth the price for the advertisements alone! £18.00
History, design and construction of Queen Anne furniture by Norman Vandal, hardback in excellent condition - £13.00
One of Kozo Hiraoko's excellent construction books, this time for the Pennsylvania A3 Switcher locomotive, described as a first project for the beginner. Hardback in super condition - SOLD
The Handbook of the Austin Seven, publication no.1316A, 31st edition from 1935. A few greasy thumb-prints but generally in good condition - £25.00
This is the second edition (1933) of this book published by Iliffe and Sons, and is a review of high speed compression-ignition engines. No dj but otherwise quite good condiiton - £10.00
'English Furniture - Decoration, Woodwork and Allied Arts' by Thomas Arthur Strange. 376pp hardback in excellent condition - £20.00
Fourth edition (1991) of this classic book. Hardback with dj and in very good condition - £27.00
1958 hardback edition of the book that surely introduced dozens of people to small-scale model railways! Very good condition - £5.00
Essentially a resource for modelmakers, this large format (355 x 265mm) soft-back book has a wealth of drawings of Santa Fe locos, cars and freight stock from the end of the Great War to around 1950, drawn to a variety of imperial scales (with extensive dimensional information) - £10.00
A Model Railroader publication of 1960, this Cyclopedia Volume I is edited by Linn H Westcott, and is packed with drawings of American steam locos to HO-scale with accompanying photographs. Scruffy dj but the hb book itself is very good - £35.00
This is a practical guide covering all models from 1933 to the printing in 1949 (2nd edition). Includes notes on the Matchless engines fitted to Morgan three-wheelers. No dj but otherwise good condition - £10.00
Maintenance manual and instruction book for the unapproachable Norton motor cycle, models 16H, Big 4, 18 and ES2. Paperback and a bit oilstained but generally pretty good - £12.00