03/02/23
Our Scots
ancestors would be proud of us - nobody likes a bargain better than we do!
To make your visit especially worthwhile, we are delighted to offer
some VERY big bargains on some VERY important books. SALE books
are high quality original works, not "chain store" "promotionals". SALE prices
are deeply discounted from the original price. Each book is a fine gift,
a valuable possession and a true bargain. Treat yourself or a friend and
enjoy for a lot less! Quantities are limited. Once they're gone, they're...
well, ...they're really big bucks on our Antiquarian page!
The CAR of the CENTURY - Our MILLENNIUM SPECIAL!
From this spectacular show the
official souvenir book and catalogue are now on special sale at Transport
Books:
“The 100 Candidates” is a
presentation quality, full colour hardcover 220 page 23x30cm reference for
the 100 most important cars in history. Two pages on each of the selected
100 cars give history, specifications and beautiful photographs. The show
price was $40: SALE! $9.99
“Catalogue” and Voter Handbook
is a full colour soft bound 122 page 15x21cm show guide with a page for each
car: picture, specs and brief history. A small version of “...Candidates”,
it cost $5.00 at the show. SALE! $0.99
BARGAIN! CLASSROOM SET: $19.99! 30 catalogues and a copy of “The 100 Candidates” - perfect for a (fun) crash course on the history of the automobile, capped off with a class vote for Car of the Century! At this price, students can keep the catalogues; and the big book can go in the library! SALE! $19.99
MIGHTY MACHINES SERIES ON SALE $6.99 EACH!
Especially for young people, ages 4 to 8. Large format, full colour, 8.5x11", hardcover. Superb pictorials in the Dorling-Kindersley tradition. Were $14.99, now, while supplies last:
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THE SMITHSONIAN BOOK OF FLIGHT. Boyne/Smithsonian 1987. hb 288pp 320ill. large format
25x27,5cm. Over 300 historical photos & illustrations detail the history
of flight from the first balloons to the Gossamer Condor. Walter Boyne is
former Director of the National Air and Space Museum. He explains the rapid
development of flight & highlights important people, aircraft & events
with details & illustrations - many from the NASM archives. Outstanding
presentation. Was $49.95 SALE! $19.99
GRUMMAN - 60 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE.
Gunston/Orion 1988. hb 160pp 175ill. A true American Tale about this builder of fine amphibious,
carrier & space craft. ...OK! And very fine delivery vans too!
Good photos of the aircraft & factories from humble
origins, through ups & downs, to major US Navy & NASA supplier. Great
story! Great planes! Was $29.95 SALE!
$19.99
AEROFLOT: An Illustrated History of the
World's Largest Airline. Davies/Paladwr 1992. hb
96 pp 333 ill. "An Airline & its Aircraft" 182 rare historical photos,
57 maps & charts, 41 tables, 32 full colour drawings & 57 colour
photos, together with text all drawn from exclusive co-operation with Aeroflot,
the author's research & Russian historians yields a significant book
of Soviet history. Domestic & commercial planes & routes, exploration
& construction projects, & more. Excellent details. Was $59.95
... just a few left: SALE! $29.99