A B Filson Young (55 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Complete Motorist. Book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Facsimile Reprint. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: xxiv, 338 p., [60] p. of plates, [20] leaves of plates (1 fold) : ill., port. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Automobiles ; Maintenance and repair. Cars ; History. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Volume Seven. Leather bound. No DJ. Leather rubbed at all edges, scuffed and scratched on front and back cover. Two droplet spots on back cover. Spine is sunned with leather cracking. Chips missing up and down the spine. Binding is tight. 984pp.

Facsimile Reprint. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description: xxiv, 338 p., [60] p. of plates, [20] leaves of plates (1 fold) : ill., port. ; 23 cm. Subjects: Automobiles ; Maintenance and repair. Cars ; History. 1 Kg. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1600grams, ISBN.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This is the 1973 edition of the 1904 original 338 pages well illustrated. A comprehensive guide to Motors & Motoring at the time. Knowledge at the time, for the Man in the Street was 'sketchy' to say the least! and Books of this type gave an authoritive view in easy to understand terms, this was considered one of the very best & was regularly updated & revised up to WW1. Chapter Headings include the Evolution of the Motor-Car, Some Types of Petrol Car, Steam Cars, Electric Cars, The use & running of a Motor Car, The Motor Car Abroad, Concerning Tyres. etc. The final Chapter entitled: The open Road is the Authors experience as passenger to the Racing Driver Charles Jarrott during Eliminating Trials for the Gordon Bennett Race of 1904. The Book although apparantly Ex.Lib is in very good condition , it's had the fly leaf pasted back to the inside front cover and there is evidence of a label having been there . No actual library stampings the one would expect. The Jacket it a little slack and faded on the spine and across the upper part.…

first edition thus 338pp ills.[b/w] VG (red cloth,sl.rubbed and soiled,eps and content edges sl.foxed) in VG d/w (mod.rubbed and soiled,sunned spine and hinges,mod.bumps and wear to extrems.).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This is the 1973 edition of the 1904 original 338 pages well illustrated. A comprehensive guide to Motors & Motoring at the time. Knowledge at the time, for the Man in the Street was 'sketchy' to say the least! and Books of this type gave an authoritative view in easy to understand terms, this was considered one of the very best & was regularly updated & revised up to WW1. Chapter Headings include the Evolution of the Motor-Car, Some Types of Petrol Car, Steam Cars, Electric Cars, The use & running of a Motor Car, The Motor Car Abroad, Concerning Tyres. etc. The final Chapter entitled: The open Road is the Authors experience as passenger to the Racing Driver Charles Jarrott during Eliminating Trials for the Gordon Bennett Race of 1904. The Book is in very good condition , . The Jacket good but  faded on the spine and across the upper part which seems to be very common with this title.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. This is the 1973 edition of the 1904 original 338 pages well illustrated. A comprehensive guide to Motors & Motoring at the time. Knowledge at the time, for the Man in the Street was 'sketchy' to say the least! and Books of this type gave an authoritive view in easy to understand terms, this was considered one of the very best & was regularly updated & revised up to WW1. Chapter Headings include the Evolution of the Motor-Car, Some Types of Petrol Car, Steam Cars, Electric Cars, The use & running of a Motor Car, The Motor Car Abroad, Concerning Tyres. etc. The final Chapter entitled: The open Road is the Authors experience as passenger to the Racing Driver Charles Jarrott during Eliminating Trials for the Gordon Bennett Race of 1904. The Book although Ex.Lib it's in very good condition , it had a page of labels and stampings as one would expect. The Jacket it a little slack and faded on the spine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The Complete Motorist by A. B. Filson Young is an early 20th-century book detailing the evolution, construction, selection, use, and maintenance of the modern motor-car, alongside reflections on the pleasures of road travel. The edition published by McClure, Phillips & Company was released in 1905 in New York, following earlier editions by Methuen in London (1904). The book serves as both a technical guide and a cultural commentary on the nascent age of motoring. It includes insights into automotive technology of the era, practical advice for drivers, and contributions from prominent figures in the motoring world, such as a letter from racer Charles Jarrott and, in later editions, one from Rudyard Kipling. This copy is in Near Fine condition - there is just a little wear inside the front cover between the cover and the first page - see photos. Otherwise, the book is in very good condition - it is a book of over 120 years old.…

2nd edition, revised. 8vo. xxiv + 352pp. + adverts. B/w. frontispiece and illustrations. Upper hinge cracked, Original gilt lettered red cloth, spine slightly faded, lower joint split. US$29.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. SOLID AND VERY CLEAN. ONLY MARKINGS ARE UNDELINING ON THE CONTENTS PAGE. HUNDREDS OF ILLUSTRATIONS., 1 LOOSE ONE. MINOR WEAR TO HEAD & FOOT OF SPINE , CORNERS & EDGES.338 PAGES.FRONTIS OF " L"EFFROI" WITH TISSUE GUARD. SOME OF THE MANY CHAPTERS INCLUDE; EVOLUTION OF THE MOTOR CAR, INDUSTRY & SPORT, PETROL CARS, STEAM CARS, ELECTRIC CARS, USE & RUNNING OF THE CAR,CARE OF MOTOR CAR, TYRES, ACCESSORIES, MOTOR CARS ABROAD, THE OPEN ROAD, ECT.FURTHER SCANS ON REQUEST, THANKS.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating journey through the evolution of the motor car, tracing its development from a whimsical idea to a powerful force shaping society. The author meticulously explores the groundbreaking inventions and personalities that spurred this technological revolution, beginning with the earliest attempts at self-propelled carriages in ancient China and Europe. The book delves into the fascinating period when steam power took center stage, chronicling the tireless efforts of pioneers like Cugnot and Trevithick, who battled against skepticism and technical hurdles to bring the first practical steam carriages to life. The book then explores the impact of road improvements on the burgeoning industry, showcasing the innovative work of Telford and Macadam, who paved the way for a new era of mobility. Through vivid descriptions and historical insights, the author sheds light on the passionate pursuit of innovation and the challenges faced by early automotive pioneers. The book reveals a fascinating narrative of how a seemingly fantastical idea transformed the world, forever altering the landscape of transportation and changing the course of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 5th or later Edition. 6th edition. Hardback copy in red buckram, faded spine. Full-page illustrations and frontispiece. Foxed half-title page. LISTING PHOTO DOES NOT NECESSARILY MATCH THIS COPY.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 8vo, pp, xxiv, 338, many plates and illustrations,[one folding], gilt titled red cloth, unclipped pictorial dust jacket. Reprinted from the 1904 edition published by Methuen & Co.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. 5th revised edition 1905. Being an account of the evolution and construction of the modern motor-car. Red boards with gilt titles, 120 illustrations. 316 pages with rough cut edges.Nice fold-out plate of combustion engine. Minimal foxing. Tissue guarded frontis plate. …