03/02/23

Bargain Basement Page
Sale, Special  and Featured Titles:

    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:

 
100 YEARS OF SEMI TRUCKS (CR) Ronald Adams. hb 320pp 600ill. High quality photo-history of big rigs in North America. Highlights major makes such as Ford, Freightliner, GMC, International, Mack, & Peterbilt, & a variety of smaller manufacturers - livried in the colours of many carriers both big & small. This lavishly illustrated volume is arranged chronologically & contains detailed captions about each featured vehicle. Also identifies trailer manufacturers.  Was $69.95 SALE! $39.99


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
 
 

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