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	The 1955 Gadgets Annual [From the Home-Made Gadgets Magazine] Lawrence-Swan, V. M. [Compiled by] (Book #ID 78978) Published by Postlib Publications, Gadgets Magazine Department, Kingsbury, London First Edition 1955. London 1955. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original spiral ring bound salmon cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Marks to the spine where the metal has weeped, spine ends soft and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Modelling with Foil Milsome, J. R. (Book #ID 74897) Published by The Queen Anne Press Limited, 49 Poland Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 362000085 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Model Locomotive Boilers their Design and Construction Evans, Martin (Book #ID 83513) Published by Model and Allied Publications, Argus Books Ltd., St. James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Revised Edition 1976. Hertfordshire 1976. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams and photographs throughout. Minimal rubs to the cover edges, feint foxing to the front cover, a little dust marking to the closed page edges. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0052424883 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Gem Scale Model Railways. 00 & TT and Narrow Gauges. 1966 Revised Second Edition Mellor, George E. (Book #ID 92876) Published Privately by the Author George E. Mellor, Rhos on Sea, North Wales Revised Second Edition 1966. 1966. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 printed pages of text [including the covers] with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Top front corner slightly creased and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Lesney Matchbox 1-75 Series Diecasts Hammond, Maurice A. (Book #ID 82314) Published by Reedminster Publications Limited First Edition 1972. 1972. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 7½'' x 10''. Contains 76 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Chip off the front cover top corner, light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with surface rubs and scratches, light creases, rubs and chips to the edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Boys' Make and Do Book (Book #ID 79540) Published by W. M. Collins and Co. Ltd., London Reprinted Edition May 1946. London 1946. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour brick illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Unpaginated printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed page edges, spine ends torn. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with dust marking, creases, chips, tears and rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Radio Control Manual Compiled by Henry J. Nicholls and Tony Dowdeswell (Book #ID 81275) Published by Model Aeronautical Press Ltd., 13-35 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire First Edition 1964. Hertfordshire 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, advertisements and photographs throughout. Minimal ghosting to the end papers. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs and creases, not price clipped 16/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Model Theatres and How To Make Them Allport, Alan J. (Book #ID 81396) Published by William Luscombe Publisher Limited, 14-15 Manette Street, London First Edition 1978. London 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Square 9½'' x 8¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little creasing to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with creasing to the spine ends, small closed tear to the foot of the rear panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860021157 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Shinsei Mini Power \| Toy Catalogue (English Edition) (Book #ID 113490) Published by Shinsei Kogyo Co. Ltd., Sumida, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 1½'' x 3''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. Full range of 'Mini Power' series with related reference number to each model. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Electrical Handbook for Model Railroaders Mallery, Paul (Book #ID 82153) Published by Simmons-Boardman Books, 30 Church Street, New York, USA First Edition 1955. USA 1955. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 260 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fraying of the cloth to the spine ends and corners. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, rubs to the fore edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Radio Controlled Models for Amateurs No. 133 Kerney, J. M. (Book #ID 82275) Published by Bernards Publishers Ltd., The Grampians, Western Gate, London 1958. London 1958. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 74 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams throughout. Staples rusty, ink name to the title page and in Very God clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Loosely inserted cut-out speed calculator. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Modelling Toy Soldiers Sheriff, John Paxton (Book #ID 82944) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1996. London 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 140 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709057121 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Bill Horan's Military Modelling Masterclass Horan, Bill (Book #ID 82954) Published by Windrow & Greene Ltd., 19a Floral Street, London First Edition 1994. London 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. Folio 12'' x 8½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1872004091 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Paper Planes 2 [Two] Johnson, Michael (Book #ID 83217) Published by Grafton, HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1991. London 1991. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Large folio 14'' x 10½''. Contains 25 printed pages of text followed by 116 pages of die-stamped colour paper plane model designs all in tact. Minimal rubs to the cover edges, light surface scratches to the cover and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0586212574 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Modelling Ships in Bottles Needham, Jack (Book #ID 83539) Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Denington Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1984. Northamptonshire 1984. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, creases and chips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850597293 Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Flying Scale Models Moulton, R. G. (Book #ID 84497) Published by Model and Allied Publications Ltd., 13-35 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½". Contains 128 pages with monochrome photographic illustrations, dimensions and drawings throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm chip to spine tip, not price clipped 10/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Model Cars of the World Number 2 \| Miniature Cars - Dinky Toys, Metal Die Cast, Spot-on, Matchbox, Safir, Minialuxe, Dugu, Mebetoys, Chad-Valley (No. 491 \| Japanese Text) Noboru Nakajima (Hoikusha Publishing, Colour Books) (Book #ID 113461) Published by Hoikusha Publishing, Japan. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Monochrome and colour photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Model Cars of the World Number \| Miniature Cars - Dinky Toys, Metal Die Cast, Spot-on, Matchbox, Safir, Minialuxe, Dugu, Mebetoys, Chad-Valley (No. 411 \| Japanese Text) Noboru Nakajima (Hoikusha Publishing, Colour Books) (Book #ID 113462) Published by Hoikusha Publishing, Japan. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Monochrome and colour photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	New Grip Zechin \| Eidai Toy Model Catalogue (English Edition) Eidai Corporation (Book #ID 113492) Published by Eidai Corporation, Higashiogu, Arakawaku, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 1½'' x 2½''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. Full range of series with related reference number to each model. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Corgi Classics \| Toy Model Catalogue (Book #ID 113493) Published by Corgi Ltd., Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester circa 1980. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 3'' x 2''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Eligor l'automobile miniature du connaisseur \| 1:43 Model Cars Catalogue for Collectors \| 1981 - 1982 Jacques Greilsamer \| Eligor (Book #ID 113482) Published by Eligor 1981 - 1982. Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 5¼'' x 2¼''. Eligor was established about 1976, in Martignat, France by Jacques Greilsamer, who had previously written the Catalogue of Model Cars of the World. The collector's die cast model cars and trucks are mostly made in 1:43 scale, though a few early models were offered in 1:20 scale, and is one of the few diecast modellers still making its vehicles in Europe. Splendid colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Triang (Tri-ang) Railways \| Instruction and Information Manual for British Railways and Transcontinental Series Trains \| OO / HO Gauge + Automatic Train Control Set R.406 Operating Manual + Operating Instructions for P. C. Standard Printed Circuit Power Unit 1½ amp. Total Output Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent [Triang (Tri-ang) Railways] (Book #ID 93166) Published by Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent 1954. 1954. Publisher's original stapled paper covers. Landscape 8vo. 5½'' x 8¼''. Contains 12 (including the covers) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and track layouts throughout + 2 other Tri-ang leaflets. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Triang (Tri-ang) Railways \| Instruction and Information Manual for Overhead Power Supply System + Leaflet for Searchlight Wagon R.341 Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent [Triang (Tri-ang) Railways] (Book #ID 93167) Published by Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent Second Edition 1964. 1964. Publisher's original stapled paper covers. Landscape 8vo. 5½'' x 8¼''. Contains 12 (including the covers) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout + 1 other Tri-ang leaflet. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Fifty Years of Railway Modelling 1910 - 1960 Golden Jubilee \| Incorporating a Guide to the Model Railway Club's Thirty Fifth (35th) Exhibition Model Railway Exhibition April 19th - 23rd 1960 Central Hall Westminster. Official Guide Model Railway Club (Book #ID 93172) Published by The Model Railway Club Ltd., London First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition in publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and advertisements throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Shinsei Mini Power \| Toy Catalogue (English Edition) (Book #ID 113489) Published by Shinsei Kogyo Co. Ltd., Sumida, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 1½'' x 3''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. Full range of 'Mini Power' series with related reference number to each model. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Wooden Toymaking Step by Step Irving, Richard (Book #ID 98519) Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Second Impression 1967. 1967. Hard back binding in publisher's original lemon paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 136 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Lower spine end and corners scuffed. Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with nicks, chips and rubs to the spine ends, corners and edges, not price clipped 13/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Collect Corgi Golden Oldies \| A Collection Celebrating 40 Years of the Corgi Brand \| 40th Anniversary 1956 - 1996 \| Precision Die-Cast Scale Models \| Advertising Poster \| Flyer (Book #ID 113464) Published by Corgi Ltd., Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester 1996. 1996. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 12'' x 16½'' double-sided flyer with colour photographs to both sides. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The First Book of Puppets by Moritz Jagendorf No. 24 Jagendorf, Moritz [Illustrated by Jean Michener] (Book #ID 100265) Published by Edmund Ward Ltd., 194-200 Bishopsgate, London First UK Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 7¼''. Contains 64 printed pages with detailed monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light soiling to the paper, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Britains Toy Catalogues 1979 \| 1:32nd Scale Models (Book #ID 113473) Published by Britains, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London 1979. 1979. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. 1:32nd scale models. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Make Your Own World of the Theatre Lowndes, Rosemary and Claude Kaïler (Book #ID 107074) Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd., 2 Fisher Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to 11½'' x 9''. ISBN 0207145717. Contains 144 printed pages of colour illustrations to cut out with text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Eligor l'automobile miniature du connaisseur \| 1:43 Model Cars Catalogue for Collectors \| 1980 - 1981 Jacques Greilsamer \| Eligor (Book #ID 113481) Published by Eligor 1980 - 1981. Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 5¼'' x 2¼''. Eligor was established about 1976, in Martignat, France by Jacques Greilsamer, who had previously written the Catalogue of Model Cars of the World. The collector's die cast model cars and trucks are mostly made in 1:43 scale, though a few early models were offered in 1:20 scale, and is one of the few diecast modellers still making its vehicles in Europe. Splendid colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Matchbox Catalogue 1980 - 1981 Lesney Products (Book #ID 113469) Published by Lesney Products & Co. Ltd., London 1981. 1981. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. 80 pp. Includes: Matchbox 75; Matchbox 900; Giftsets; Playsets; Play Track; Streaksets; Skybusters; Walt Disney; Adventure 2000; SuperKings; BattleKings; Models of Yesteryear etc. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Siku 1980 - 1981 Programme \| Toy Catalogue \| Model Vehicles Siku (Book #ID 113470) Published by Siku, Schlittenbacher Straße 60, Lüdenschied 1981. 1981. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Text in German, English, French and Dutch. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Siku 1982 - 1983 Programme \| Toy Catalogue \| Model Vehicles Siku (Book #ID 113471) Published by Siku, Schlittenbacher Straße 60, Lüdenschied 1983. 1983. Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Text in German, English, French and Dutch. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TOY & MODEL MAKING Category	£20.00 Convert currency

The 1955 Gadgets Annual [From the Home-Made Gadgets Magazine]

Lawrence-Swan, V. M. [Compiled by]

(Book #ID 78978)

Published by Postlib Publications, Gadgets Magazine Department, Kingsbury, London First Edition 1955. London 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original spiral ring bound salmon cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 112 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Marks to the spine where the metal has weeped, spine ends soft and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Modelling with Foil

Milsome, J. R.

(Book #ID 74897)

Published by The Queen Anne Press Limited, 49 Poland Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 80 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 362000085

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Model Locomotive Boilers their Design and Construction

Evans, Martin

(Book #ID 83513)

Published by Model and Allied Publications, Argus Books Ltd., St. James Road, Watford, Hertfordshire Revised Edition 1976. Hertfordshire 1976.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams and photographs throughout. Minimal rubs to the cover edges, feint foxing to the front cover, a little dust marking to the closed page edges. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0052424883

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Gem Scale Model Railways. 00 & TT and Narrow Gauges. 1966 Revised Second Edition

Mellor, George E.

(Book #ID 92876)

Published Privately by the Author George E. Mellor, Rhos on Sea, North Wales Revised Second Edition 1966. 1966.

Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 printed pages of text [including the covers] with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Top front corner slightly creased and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lesney Matchbox 1-75 Series Diecasts

Hammond, Maurice A.

(Book #ID 82314)

Published by Reedminster Publications Limited First Edition 1972. 1972.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Landscape 7½'' x 10''. Contains 76 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Chip off the front cover top corner, light foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with surface rubs and scratches, light creases, rubs and chips to the edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Boys' Make and Do Book

(Book #ID 79540)

Published by W. M. Collins and Co. Ltd., London Reprinted Edition May 1946. London 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour brick illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Unpaginated printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and illustrations throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed page edges, spine ends torn. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with dust marking, creases, chips, tears and rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Radio Control Manual

Compiled by Henry J. Nicholls and Tony Dowdeswell

(Book #ID 81275)

Published by Model Aeronautical Press Ltd., 13-35 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire First Edition 1964. Hertfordshire 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, advertisements and photographs throughout. Minimal ghosting to the end papers. Near Fine clean condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs and creases, not price clipped 16/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Model Theatres and How To Make Them

Allport, Alan J.

(Book #ID 81396)

Published by William Luscombe Publisher Limited, 14-15 Manette Street, London First Edition 1978. London 1978.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Square 9½'' x 8¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little creasing to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with creasing to the spine ends, small closed tear to the foot of the rear panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0860021157

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Shinsei Mini Power | Toy Catalogue (English Edition)

(Book #ID 113490)

Published by Shinsei Kogyo Co. Ltd., Sumida, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 1½'' x 3''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. Full range of 'Mini Power' series with related reference number to each model. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Electrical Handbook for Model Railroaders

Mallery, Paul

(Book #ID 82153)

Published by Simmons-Boardman Books, 30 Church Street, New York, USA First Edition 1955. USA 1955.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 260 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fraying of the cloth to the spine ends and corners. Near Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, rubs to the fore edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Radio Controlled Models for Amateurs No. 133

Kerney, J. M.

(Book #ID 82275)

Published by Bernards Publishers Ltd., The Grampians, Western Gate, London 1958. London 1958.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 74 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams throughout. Staples rusty, ink name to the title page and in Very God clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Loosely inserted cut-out speed calculator. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Modelling Toy Soldiers

Sheriff, John Paxton

(Book #ID 82944)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 140 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709057121

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Bill Horan's Military Modelling Masterclass

Horan, Bill

(Book #ID 82954)

Published by Windrow & Greene Ltd., 19a Floral Street, London First Edition 1994. London 1994.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. Folio 12'' x 8½''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1872004091

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Paper Planes 2 [Two]

Johnson, Michael

(Book #ID 83217)

Published by Grafton, HarperCollins 77-85 Fulham Palace Road, London First Edition 1991. London 1991.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Large folio 14'' x 10½''. Contains 25 printed pages of text followed by 116 pages of die-stamped colour paper plane model designs all in tact. Minimal rubs to the cover edges, light surface scratches to the cover and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0586212574

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Modelling Ships in Bottles

Needham, Jack

(Book #ID 83539)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Denington Estate, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire First Edition 1984. Northamptonshire 1984.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 168 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Fine clean unopened condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs, creases and chips, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850597293

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Flying Scale Models

Moulton, R. G.

(Book #ID 84497)

Published by Model and Allied Publications Ltd., 13-35 Bridge Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9" x 5½". Contains 128 pages with monochrome photographic illustrations, dimensions and drawings throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm chip to spine tip, not price clipped 10/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Model Cars of the World Number 2 | Miniature Cars - Dinky Toys, Metal Die Cast, Spot-on, Matchbox, Safir, Minialuxe, Dugu, Mebetoys, Chad-Valley (No. 491 | Japanese Text)

Noboru Nakajima (Hoikusha Publishing, Colour Books)

(Book #ID 113461)

Published by Hoikusha Publishing, Japan.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Monochrome and colour photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Model Cars of the World Number | Miniature Cars - Dinky Toys, Metal Die Cast, Spot-on, Matchbox, Safir, Minialuxe, Dugu, Mebetoys, Chad-Valley (No. 411 | Japanese Text)

Noboru Nakajima (Hoikusha Publishing, Colour Books)

(Book #ID 113462)

Published by Hoikusha Publishing, Japan.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Monochrome and colour photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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New Grip Zechin | Eidai Toy Model Catalogue (English Edition)

Eidai Corporation

(Book #ID 113492)

Published by Eidai Corporation, Higashiogu, Arakawaku, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 1½'' x 2½''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. Full range of series with related reference number to each model. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Corgi Classics | Toy Model Catalogue

(Book #ID 113493)

Published by Corgi Ltd., Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester circa 1980.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 3'' x 2''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Eligor l'automobile miniature du connaisseur | 1:43 Model Cars Catalogue for Collectors | 1981 - 1982

Jacques Greilsamer | Eligor

(Book #ID 113482)

Published by Eligor 1981 - 1982.

Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 5¼'' x 2¼''. Eligor was established about 1976, in Martignat, France by Jacques Greilsamer, who had previously written the Catalogue of Model Cars of the World. The collector's die cast model cars and trucks are mostly made in 1:43 scale, though a few early models were offered in 1:20 scale, and is one of the few diecast modellers still making its vehicles in Europe. Splendid colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Triang (Tri-ang) Railways | Instruction and Information Manual for British Railways and Transcontinental Series Trains | OO / HO Gauge + Automatic Train Control Set R.406 Operating Manual + Operating Instructions for P. C. Standard Printed Circuit Power Unit 1½ amp. Total Output

Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent [Triang (Tri-ang) Railways]

(Book #ID 93166)

Published by Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent 1954. 1954.

Publisher's original stapled paper covers. Landscape 8vo. 5½'' x 8¼''. Contains 12 (including the covers) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and track layouts throughout + 2 other Tri-ang leaflets. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Triang (Tri-ang) Railways | Instruction and Information Manual for Overhead Power Supply System + Leaflet for Searchlight Wagon R.341

Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent [Triang (Tri-ang) Railways]

(Book #ID 93167)

Published by Rovex Scale Models Ltd., Westwood, Margate, Kent Second Edition 1964. 1964.

Publisher's original stapled paper covers. Landscape 8vo. 5½'' x 8¼''. Contains 12 (including the covers) printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout + 1 other Tri-ang leaflet. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fifty Years of Railway Modelling 1910 - 1960 Golden Jubilee | Incorporating a Guide to the Model Railway Club's Thirty Fifth (35th) Exhibition Model Railway Exhibition April 19th - 23rd 1960 Central Hall Westminster. Official Guide

Model Railway Club

(Book #ID 93172)

Published by The Model Railway Club Ltd., London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition in publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 88 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, photographs and advertisements throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Shinsei Mini Power | Toy Catalogue (English Edition)

(Book #ID 113489)

Published by Shinsei Kogyo Co. Ltd., Sumida, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 1½'' x 3''. Double-sided concertina folding pamphlet with colour photographs of models for sale throughout. Full range of 'Mini Power' series with related reference number to each model. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wooden Toymaking Step by Step

Irving, Richard

(Book #ID 98519)

Published by Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd., London Second Impression 1967. 1967.

Hard back binding in publisher's original lemon paper covered boards, burgundy title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 136 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Lower spine end and corners scuffed. Very Good condition book in Poor condition dust wrapper with nicks, chips and rubs to the spine ends, corners and edges, not price clipped 13/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Collect Corgi Golden Oldies | A Collection Celebrating 40 Years of the Corgi Brand | 40th Anniversary 1956 - 1996 | Precision Die-Cast Scale Models | Advertising Poster | Flyer

(Book #ID 113464)

Published by Corgi Ltd., Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester 1996. 1996.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 12'' x 16½'' double-sided flyer with colour photographs to both sides. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The First Book of Puppets by Moritz Jagendorf No. 24

Jagendorf, Moritz [Illustrated by Jean Michener]

(Book #ID 100265)

Published by Edmund Ward Ltd., 194-200 Bishopsgate, London First UK Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, white title and author lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 7¼''. Contains 64 printed pages with detailed monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light soiling to the paper, not price clipped, 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Britains Toy Catalogues 1979 | 1:32nd Scale Models

(Book #ID 113473)

Published by Britains, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London 1979. 1979.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. 1:32nd scale models. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Make Your Own World of the Theatre

Lowndes, Rosemary and Claude Kaïler

(Book #ID 107074)

Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd., 2 Fisher Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 4to 11½'' x 9''. ISBN 0207145717. Contains 144 printed pages of colour illustrations to cut out with text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Eligor l'automobile miniature du connaisseur | 1:43 Model Cars Catalogue for Collectors | 1980 - 1981

Jacques Greilsamer | Eligor

(Book #ID 113481)

Published by Eligor 1980 - 1981.

Publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 5¼'' x 2¼''. Eligor was established about 1976, in Martignat, France by Jacques Greilsamer, who had previously written the Catalogue of Model Cars of the World. The collector's die cast model cars and trucks are mostly made in 1:43 scale, though a few early models were offered in 1:20 scale, and is one of the few diecast modellers still making its vehicles in Europe. Splendid colour illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Matchbox Catalogue 1980 - 1981

Lesney Products

(Book #ID 113469)

Published by Lesney Products & Co. Ltd., London 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. 80 pp. Includes: Matchbox 75; Matchbox 900; Giftsets; Playsets; Play Track; Streaksets; Skybusters; Walt Disney; Adventure 2000; SuperKings; BattleKings; Models of Yesteryear etc. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Siku 1980 - 1981 Programme | Toy Catalogue | Model Vehicles

Siku

(Book #ID 113470)

Published by Siku, Schlittenbacher Straße 60, Lüdenschied 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Text in German, English, French and Dutch. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Siku 1982 - 1983 Programme | Toy Catalogue | Model Vehicles

Siku

(Book #ID 113471)

Published by Siku, Schlittenbacher Straße 60, Lüdenschied 1983. 1983.

Publisher's original colour illustrated paper wraps covers (soft back). 6'' x 4¼''. Text in German, English, French and Dutch. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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