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ACKERMANN
The Microcosm of London or London in Miniature
Imprint: Methuen & Co, 1904
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
First Thus. 3 vols. A good ex-library copy in the original parchment spined grey boards, spines rubbed and worn, title labels torn and chipped, library numbers foot spine, usual labels and stamps fep's and preliminary leaves, scattered foxing throughout text.
Stock number: 35534.
$US 100.00 |
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ACKLEY, Clifford & DINE, Jim, Illustrated by Jim Dine
Nancy Outside in July
Imprint: ULAE,, 1983
Edition: First Edition
A fine copy in a vg++ edgeworn d.w.
Stock number: 12955.
$US 45.00 |
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ACKROYD, Peter
Chatterton
Imprint: Hamish Hamilton, 1987
Edition: First Edition
First Edition. Near fine (bookplate fep)in fine d/w
Stock number: 11294.
$US 30.00 |
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ACKROYD, Peter
First Light
Imprint: Hamish Hamilton, 1989
Edition: First Edition
Fine/Fine. First Edition.
Stock number: 10345.
$US 30.00 |
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ACKROYD, Peter
The Great Fire of London
Imprint: Hamish Hamilton, 1982
Edition: First Edition
The author's first novel. A fine unread copy in a fine d.w. A scarce book.
Stock number: 49479.
$US 400.00 |
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ACLAND, Eleanor
Good-bye for the Present. The Story of Two Childhoods Milly:1878-88 & Ellen:1913-24
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton, 1935
Edition: First Edition
A fine copy in a vg+ edgeworn spinedarkened d.w., short split top front hinge and split foot rear hinge, shallow chipping to extremities.
Stock number: 53805.
$US 60.00 |
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ACLAND, Andrew Floyer
A Sudden Outbreak of Common Sense. Managing Conflict Through Mediation.
Imprint: Hutchinson, 1990
Edition: First Edition
A fine unread copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 50111.
$US 35.00 |
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ACOCKS, J.P.H.
Veld Types of South Africa.
Imprint: Pretoria, The Government Printer, 1955
Edition: First Edition
A very good copy in the original grey wrappers as issued. Botanical Survey of south africa Memoir #28.
Stock number: 45399.
$US 30.00 |
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ACONE, Daryl (and Several others)
Joburg!: The Passion Behind a City. Volume 1 -
Imprint: Affinity Publishers, 2006
Edition: First Edition
A fine unread copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 74709.
$US 40.00 |
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ACTIONS COMMITTEE OF THE ZIONIST ORGANIZATION
The Struggle for the Hebrew Language in Palestine
Imprint: New York, Federation of American Zionists, 1914
Edition: First Edition
A very good copy indeed in the original pale grey printed wrappers, light wear and chipping to extremities, contents clean and tight.
Stock number: 52156.
$US 45.00 |
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ACTON, Forman S.
Analysis of Straight Line Data
Imprint: John Wiley and Sons, 1959
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
A near fine copy (ink name fep) in the original dark blue cloth as issued.
Stock number: 62082.
$US 30.00 |
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ACTON Thomas
Gypsy Politics and Social Change: The Development of Ethnic Ideology and Pressure Politics Among British Gypsies from Victorian Reformism to Romany Nationalism.
Imprint: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1974
Edition: First Edition
A fine copy in a near fine sl. edgeworn d.w.
Stock number: 48183.
$US 65.00 |
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ACTON, Mary
Learning to Look at Paintings
Imprint: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1997
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
A fine unread copy in the original black cloth.
Stock number: 75904.
$US 50.00 |
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ACTON, Eliza
Modern Cookery
Imprint: Longman Brown Green and Longmans, 1846
Edition: 5th Edition
Binding:
Hardback
A very good working copy of this scarce Victorian classic cookbook, LACKING title and all preliminary leaves before the dedication leaf, else complete and tight, in the original green cloth, lacking spine.
Stock number: 40118.
$US 120.00 |
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ACTON, Harold
The Bourbons of Naples (1734 - 1825)
Imprint: Methuen & Co, 1974
Reissue. Reprint of the classic account first published in 1956. A fine copy (front internal hinge cracking but firm) in a vg+ edgeworn d.w.
Stock number: 21167.
$US 60.00 |
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ACTON, Harold
Three Extraordinary Ambassadors
Imprint: Thames & Hudson, 1983
Edition: First Edition
First Edition. A fine copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 33996.
$US 20.00 |
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ACTON, Harold
Tuscan Villas
Imprint: Thames & Hudson, 1973
Edition: First Edition
A finer copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 57774.
$US 90.00 |
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ACUNA, Frederick Orcajo
Zoma Baitler
Imprint: Uruguay, Codice & Monumenta, 1978
Edition: First Edition
A fine copy in a vg++ edgeworn d.w.
Stock number: 38850.
$US 40.00 |
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ACUTT, Nancy Courtney
Bushveld
Imprint: Durban: The Knox Publishing Co, 1942
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
First Edition. A fine copy in the original pictorial boards, in a near fine sl. edgeworn d.w. From the Hosken Collection, with his engraved bookplate.
Stock number: 22666.
$US 30.00 |
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ACUTT, Lynn
Twentyeight Views of Durban. The Playground of South Africa
Imprint: Durban Ca. 1940, Central News Agency
Edition: First Edition
A fine copy in the original oversize pale grey wrappers as issued. Scarce.
Stock number: 81174.
$US 65.00 |
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ACWORTH, Bernard
How the War Will be Won
Imprint: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1940
Edition: First Edition
A fine copy in the original thin card printed wrappers as issued,
Stock number: 55037.
$US 30.00 |
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ADAIR, Gilbert
Alice Through the Needle's Eye: A Third Adventure for Lewis Carroll's Alice
Imprint: Macmillan, 1984
Edition: First Edition
A fine unread copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 82461.
$US 20.00 |
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ADAIR
A Large Vellum Document Relating to This Family
Imprint: British Victorian Period (ca. 1840 - 1890):
We have acquired a large collection of vellum hand written calligraphic legal documents, all approx. 650 x 550mm in size, property related (lease/mortgage/indenture), some of which relate to the family name above. They are all in fine condition, are single -sided with revenue stamps and signer's seals intact. They are ideal for decorative purposes, as well as providing an affordable piece of social and legal history. Details of any specific document on request.
Stock number: 25531.
$US 85.00 |
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ADAIR, Hazel & MARRIOTT, Ronald
Stranger from Space
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1953
Edition: First Edition
First Edition. A fine copy in a vg++ edgeworn d.w., internal tape strengthening at spine ends and corners with light showthrough.
Stock number: 33146.
$US 50.00 |
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ADAIR, John
The Art of Creative Thinking
Imprint: TAlbot Adair Press, 1990
Edition: First Edition
A fine unread copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 42912.
$US 30.00 |
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ADAM, Rudi
Bonsai in South Africa. The Art of Growing & Styling Bonsai.
Imprint: Cape Town, C.Struik, 1992
Edition: First Edition
A fine unread copy in a fine d.w.
Stock number: 47127.
$US 45.00 |
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ADAM, Helen Douglas
Charms and Dreams from the Elfin Pedlar's Pack
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton, 1924
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
A very good copy in the original red cloth, spine faded, extremities worn.
Stock number: 49718.
$US 30.00 |
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ADAM, W. B., And Numerous Others (Compiled by)
Food Industries Manual a Technical and Commercial Compendium on the Manufacture, Preserving, Packing and Storage of All Food Products
Imprint: Leonard Hill Books, 1957
Edition: 18th Edition
Binding:
Hardback
A very good copy indeed in the original dark red cloth, light wear to extremities else a cleqan tight example.
Stock number: 65492.
$US 100.00 |
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ADAM, Adolph (Paroles De Mrs. E S SCRIBE et MELESVILLE)
Le Chalet. Opera Comique En Un Acte.
Imprint: Paris N.D. (ca.1850): Schonenberger
Binding:
Hardback
Plates S.1049. Very good indeed in contemporary 1/4 brown calf, rubbed, red cloth boards, contents clean and tight. A scarce early printing.
Stock number: 37604.
$US 135.00 |
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ADAM, Herbert
Modernizing Racial Domination the Dynamics of South African Politics
Imprint: University California Press, 1971
Edition: First Edition
First Edition. Scarce h/cover issue, fine in near fine sl. spine -darkened d/w
Stock number: 11370.
$US 30.00 |
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ADAM, Heribert (Edited by)
South Africa. Sociological Perspectives
Imprint: Oxford University Press, 1971
Edition: First Edition
First Edition. A fine copy (name fep) in a vg++ edgeworn d.w.
Stock number: 21645.
$US 25.00 |
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ADAM, Herbert & MOODLEY, Kogila
South Africa Without Apartheid Dismantling Racial Domination
Imprint: University of California Press, 1986
fine in pictorial wrappers as issued
Stock number: 11377.
$US 15.00 |
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ADAM, Frank
The Clans, Septs and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands
Imprint: Johnston and Bacon, 1970
Fine/Fine. 8th Edition. Revised by Sir Thomas Innes of Learney
Stock number: 11846.
$US 75.00 |
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ADAM, Heribert & MOODLEY, Kogila
The Negotiated Revolution , Society and Politics in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Imprint: Johannesburg, Jonathan Ball, 1993
Edition: First South African Edition
A fine copy in the original pictorial card wrappers as issued.
Stock number: 82554.
$US 30.00 |
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ADAM, Neil Kensington
The Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces.
Imprint: Oxford University Press, 1941
Edition: Third Edition
A fine copy in a vg++ d.w., light wear and short splits to extremities.
Stock number: 53738.
$US 40.00 |
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ADAM, James
The Religious Teachers of Greece, Being Gifford Lectures on Natural Religion Delivered at Aberdeen.
Imprint: Edinburgh, T.& T. Clark, 1908
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
Very good indeed in the original dark grey cloth, spine mellowed, light wear to extremities, some very light scattered foxing to preliminary leaves else a clean tight copy.
Stock number: 52160.
$US 50.00 |
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ADAM, Frank
What Is My Tartan? Or the Clans of Scotland, with Their Septs And Dependents.
Imprint: W& A.K Johnston 1896
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
1st ed, a very good copy in original cloth backed tartan boards, corners worn.
Stock number: 4567.
$US 45.00 |
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ADAM, Jas. A. (Introductions By Oswald PIROW; F.C. STURROCK; Chas. M. HOFFE)
Wheels Within Wheels and Trade Unionism on the S.A.R. & H.
Imprint: Johannesburg, Printed By L.S. Gray, 1952
Edition: First Edition
Inscription: Signed, inscribed or annotated
A choice copy in a presentation dark red limp leather armorial binding gilt. PRESENTED to F. C. STURROCK, Minister of Transport 1939-1948, who wrote one of the introductions to the book " Hon F. C. Sturrock, M.I.Mech.E., ex Minister of Transport 1939-1948, who formulated improved staff conditions and initiated benefits to widows and their dependants". SIGNED by Adam on his portrait, , December 1952. A fine association item, as Sturrock also figures throughout the text.
Stock number: 66473.
$US 300.00 |
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ADAM, Jas. A.
Wheels Within Wheels. Trade Unionism Within the S.A.R. & H.
Imprint: Privately Published, 1952
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
A very good copy in the original pale grey cloth, spine faded, short external split foot rear hinge.
Stock number: 62811.
$US 45.00 |
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ADAMIC, Louis
The Native's Return
Imprint: Harper & Brothers, 1934
Edition: First Edition
A very good copy (spine faded) in a good only worn torn and chipped d.w.
Stock number: 46222.
$US 35.00 |
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ADAMOW, E (edited by)
Die Europaischen Machte Und Die Turkei Des Weltkrieges
Imprint: Dresden 1930-1932: Carl Reissner
Edition: First Edition
Binding:
Hardback
First Edition. 6 vols, a very good ex-library set in the original pale yellow cloth, library numbers to spines, stamps and labels endpapers, cancelled stamps on title pages, else tight and no other markings. An extremely scarce set.
Stock number: 26866.
$US 325.00 |
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Four Cylinder 30HP Type 30/T4
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1908
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 2000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81600.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Single Cylinder 10HP 15cwt Delivery Van Type D 1908 model.
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1907
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 3000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81601.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Single Cylinder 10HP Type R2 and Type R3 1908 Models
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1907
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 3000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81602.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Single Cylinder 10hp 1908 Model Mail Phaeton
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1907
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 3000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81603.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Single Cylinder 10hp 1908 Model Dog Cart
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1907
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 3000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81604.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Single Cylinder 10hp 1908 Model "Patent Gear"
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1907
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 3000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81605.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Two Cylinder 14hp 1908 Model Type T2 and Type L.
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1908
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 2000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81606.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Two Cylinder 12-14hp 1908 Model Type T2 and Type L.
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1907
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 3000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81607.
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ADAMS MOTOR SALES BROCHURE
Adams Four Cylinder 18HP 1909 Model
Imprint: London / Bedford, Adams Manufacturing Company, 1908
Edition: First Edition
Two file holes to left margin, else in fine state. 2pp, with photographic illustration on front and specifications on verso. 2000 copies printed. The Adams was an English automobile manufactured in Bedford between 1905 and 1914. American-born Edward R. Hewitt had helped Sir Hiram Maxim to build a large steam plane in 1894. He later designed a "gas buggy" along the lines of an Oldsmobile; this machine was built by the Adams Manufacturing Company. The Adams had a supposedly foolproof epicyclic transmission with a 10 hp (7.5 kW) single-cylinder engine. Indeed, "Pedals to push, that's all" was used as the marque's slogan. Hewitt eventually returned to the United States to manufacture similar cars under his own name, after which more conventional shaft-driven cars with vertical engines were produced (beginning in 1906). Models offered included two- and four-cylinder ones and one of the first British V-8s; this last had a 35/40 hp (26/30 kW) engine based on the French Antoinette model (an aeroengine for which Adams were agents). But the V-8 was plagued by crankshaft breakages. In 1910, the company produced an advanced 16 hp (12 kW) model with front-wheel brakes; it came with compressed-air starting, tire-inflating, and jacking equipment. The "pedals-to-push" gear was still offered, as was a conventional four-speed transmission and an unusual planetary gearchange (three-speed), which was operated by a pedal that moved in a gate. The company folded for good in 1914.
Stock number: 81608.
$US 65.00 |
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