The observers book of automobiles 1959 hardcover 1959 by l. During the 1950s and 60s collecting sets of these books was. Standard catalog of american cars 19761999 3rd edition. Observers book of automobiles 1962 8th edition with dust.
When warne was acquired by penguin books in 1983, warne brought out new editions of the observers books. The observers book of automobiles observers pocket series. Observers book of automobiles 1981 24th edition vg vg. Standard catalog of american cars 18051942 3rd edition.
The observers book of automobiles by manwaring abebooks. The dustjacket has seen better days it has parts missing and is in two pieces. Observers book of automobiles 1974 observers pocket 9780723215271 by olyslager organization compiled by and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Describing 92 makes with 252 halftone photographs and numerous line drawings hardcover 1963 by l.
Manwaring author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Observers book of commercial vehicles observers pocket. The observers book of automobiles 9780723200635 by manwaring, l. Officially termed observers pocket series they did, and still do, fit easily into ones pockets 97 different titles have appeared since the very first british birds went on sale in. The observers book of automobiles l a manwaring, stirling moss on. All earlier observers books were printed on glossy type paper as this was none absorbent, giving the printing inks and dyes a better overall clearer appearance and was less likely to smudge. A great little book with detailing on 97 makes and models plus 340 pictures. Observers books for sale warnes pocket observer guides. Warne observers guides from uk 1950s still got my copiesof. Buy observers book of commercial vehicles observers pocket 5th revised edition by nick baldwin isbn. For a comprehensive reference guide to these nine sets of cards, please see our new section dedicated to warnes observers picture cards. The binding is sound but the book is a little skewed and it falls open at pages 144145. Every edition of the observers book of automobiles including the rare 1955 us edition with the 2 extra pages that wasnt included in the normal print. These were slightly bigger than the original books, and were in paperback, not hardback.
We currently have 92 books in this category in stock. If you still have any questions, let us know and we will be happy to answer. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. For sale observers books the little shoppe of observer books warnes. Each model is illustrated together with handy and concise data and information. Buy the observers book of automobiles observer s pocket series 15th by manwaring l a isbn. Spotter titles like aircraft, automobiles and railway locomotives proved popular. Observers book of tanks and other armoured vehicles observers.
Standard catalog of american cars 19461975 4th edition. During the 1950s and 60s collecting sets of these books was popular among children and adults alike. The subject matter of each set reflected a popular title in the observers series, and the pictures on the cards were often borrowed from the books. The observers books were a series of small, pocketsized books, published by frederick. This meant that there were huge gaps in my knowledge, not just of specific models, but of complete manufacturers.
Buy observers book of tanks and other armoured vehicles observers pocket first edition by charles messenger isbn. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. Edited and revised by l a manwaring with a foreword by stirling moss. Some of you baby boomers of my vintage may have come across observers books, small hardcover books on a variety of subjects. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Single digit entry single printing only in some cases, e. The observers book of automobiles third edition very rare us price variant 1957. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Nov 30, 2014 this meant that there were huge gaps in my knowledge, not just of specific models, but of complete manufacturers. Buy observers book of automobiles and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Find great deals on ebay for observers book automobiles. The new observers book of automobiles by bladon, stuart. This book is a guide to cars in production at the time of publication. Only the front panel of the dust jacket remains and is very worn and torn see pic. Browse and buy a vast selection of observers books books and collectibles on. This covers models current at the time and is arranged alphabetically. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Four observers book of automobiles 1983 1986 these books have been stored in a clean, smoke and pet free home please be free to ask for any more description if required, thank you. First edition is the first printing of the book and does not include later reprintings. The same year penguin, with permission of warne, started printing their own, more uptodate observers books. This useful little guide provides complete specs about 105 current model cars from all producer nations including russia, canada, australia, belgium, israel, holland, czechoslovakia, and brazil as well as the usual suspects. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Uk 1950s still got my copiesof birds, ponies and horses and automobiles. Hardback book published by observers books, the observers book of automobiles 1975 issue. Manwaring, 1960 2nd hand book in very good condition, some damage to dust jacket, see image out of stock the observers book of automobiles richard t. The observers book of automobiles 1982 by john blundsen. The observers book of automobiles observers pocket. Observers book automobiles for sale in uk view 62 ads.
The observers book of automobiles third edition very rare us. The observers book of automobiles by l a manwaring and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is a great pocket book for identify those rare cars. These are little pocket books that are basically like petersens guide to birds. You are viewing all stock in the observers category. Observer book of automobiles 1984 autoshite autoshite. Observers book of automobiles 1979 observers pocket by olyslager and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Buy observers book of automobiles and get the best deals.
Observers book of automobiles 1960 sixth edition ebay. A 1957 edition of this book in the observers series. Find observers book of automobiles by manwaring, l a at biblio. These again were slightly larger than the originals, but were hardbacks. The little shoppe of observer books observers books for sale. The observers book of automobiles stirling moss sports. Like the later original observers books, the dust covers were laminated to the actual book.
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