W H Charnock (29 results)
Published by Villiers Publications
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.Wonder Book
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Published by Villiers Publications Ltd, 1959
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Condition: Good. 1959. No Edition Remarks. 103 pages. Illustrated yellow dust jacket over red cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have mild edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Gilt lettering is bright and c…lear. Book has a slight forward lean. Clipped jacket has heavy edge-wear with some areas of loss, heavy tears, chips and creasing. Moderate sunning to spine.
Published by The Author, Worthing, UK, 1953
- Hardcover
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.Willis Monie-Books, ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Second Printing. Spine is faded. Rear cover has uneven fading. Endpapers are lightly foxed. ; Approx. 4 7/8" wide by 7 1/2". ; 40 pages.
Published by The Author, Worthing, UK, 1953
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.Willis Monie-Books, ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Spine is faded. Covers have uneven fading to the edges. ; Approx. 4 7/8" wide by 7 1/2". ; 40 pages.

Published by The Southern Publishing Co Ltd., 1950
- Hardcover
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United KingdomWorld of Rare Books
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Condition: Good. 1950. No Edition Remarks. 47 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Binding remains firm. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Very slight crushing to spine ends.
Published by Villiers Publications, 1959
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, tywyn, United KingdomKarl Eynon Books Ltd
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 106 pp Very good copy in a complete dust jacket.
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Published by PRIVATELY PUBLISHED BY THE AUTHOR, HIGH SALVINGTON, 1951
- Hardcover
Seller: Haddington Rare Books, North Berwick, United KingdomHaddington Rare Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, pp,39, pictorial beige green titled cloth which is a little toned, uncommon. Charming collection of amusing poetry from motoring humourist Charnock.
Published by Southern Publishing Co., Brighton, 1950
- Hardcover
Seller: DogStar Books, Lancaster, PA, U.S.A.DogStar Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 47 pages; 1950 Southern Publishing Co. Slim 12mo HC in original sea green cloth with title in gilt to cover and spine. The uncommon 1st book collection of verse by Charnock, who went on to publish additional volumes of motoring related poetry. Soundly bound and clean; no mark…s. Faint small sticker shadow bottom spine edge corner of the cover board. Mild shelf tapping to boards at corner tips and trace soiling to board surfaces. Unlike his later collections, the poetry in this volume largely eschews motoring themes. VG-.
Published by The Author, 1953
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, tywyn, United KingdomKarl Eynon Books Ltd
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 39 pp A very good copy with no previous ownership markings. Green decorated cloth spine is a little faded . 1953 1st ed.
Published by The Author, 1952
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, tywyn, United KingdomKarl Eynon Books Ltd
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Hardback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 39 pp A good copy with no previous ownership markings. Blue decorated cloth covers are faded and rubbed. 1952 1st ed.
More imagesPublished by Published by the Author, 1951
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Robin Peake, SPALDING, United KingdomRobin Peake
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition.
More imagesPublished by Published by the author, 1952
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Robin Peake, SPALDING, United KingdomRobin Peake
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very collectable book of motoring prose. Size approx 5 x 7.5". 40 pages. A few illustration by drawings.
Published by Foulis, 1955
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Karl Eynon Books Ltd, tywyn, United KingdomKarl Eynon Books Ltd
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 116 pp ills, b/w photos. A Very good clean copy with no previous ownership markings in a complete vivid dust jacket.Personal reminiscences of 40 years of cars & driving.

Published by Villiers Publications Limited, 1959
- Hardcover
Seller: Brazenhead Ltd, King's Lynn, United KingdomBrazenhead Ltd
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 103pp. Red cloth boards w gilt title to spine in a dust-jacket. Hint of grubbiness to d-j, some foxing/tanning to first and last few pages and page edges o/w contents fine. D-j now in protective cellophane wrapper. A nice tight copy.
More imagesPublished by G. T. Foulis & Co Ltd, Strand
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Pulp Fiction Murwillumbah, Murwillumbah, NSW, AustraliaPulp Fiction Murwillumbah
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. No dust jacket. The Hardcovers are well worn, (smudged and the writing on the spine is faded) but not edgeworn at all. Inside, the pages are a little tanned and dampspotted. Endpapers are a little foxed.
Published by G. T. Foulis London c.1956, 1956
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy octavo ix + 116pp., b/w pls., Personal reminiscences of 40 years of cars & driving. Fascinating & amusing. Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket.
Published by Villiers, 1959
- Hardcover
Seller: Brazenhead Ltd, King's Lynn, United KingdomBrazenhead Ltd
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good ++. 103pp. Red cloth boards w gilt title to spine in an dust-jacket cover design by Red Daniells. Very lightly soiled around the edges and back panel and some minor foxing to edges, prelims and reps but otherwise a near fine copy.
Published by G.T. Foulis & Co. Ltd.
- Hardcover
Seller: Armchair Motorist, ACTON, ON, CanadaArmchair Motorist
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Hardbound. Condition: Very Good(2). This is a book of personal reminiscences and stories written in a truly British style of humour which will appeal to all readers who can appreciate it whether keen motorists or not. Illustrated by: .

Published by Villiers Publications Limited, 1959
- Hardcover
Seller: Brazenhead Ltd, King's Lynn, United KingdomBrazenhead Ltd
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 103pp. Red cloth boards w gilt title to spine in a yellow dust-jacket. Some minor foxing to page edges and half-title page. Complete w associated press clippings. A hint of grubbiness to d-j o/w clean, tight and bright, a lovely copy.
Published by G. T. Foulis & Co Ltd, London
- Hardcover
Seller: Bookcase, Carlisle, United KingdomBookcase
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Hard. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Not dated. Pages clean and bright. Binding firm. Spotting to endpapers. Slightly cocked. Spotting and tanning to edges. Heavy shelf wear to DJ including small loss to spine. Size: 8vo.
Published by Published by the Author, 1953
- Hardcover
Seller: Little Owl Books, Norwich, NORFO, United KingdomLittle Owl Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Imp, slim hard cover, blue cloth bds, a little age-darkened at spine, contents clean and bright, pp40, no names, inscriptions etc., with b/w drawings, a book of poetry pertaining to the motor car including: Horseless Savages; Toast for a Super Salesman; Progress; Winter Sportsmen; Toujours La… Politesse; ;;;Mai Pas Toujours; The Seven Ages of Small Ads.: Vintage Omar; Imposthumous Motors Unltd.; The Enthusiast: Back Seat Ride; Brooklands Memorial - Goodwood; Rallye Grotesque; Boy's Bargain; Kiddiekar Korner etc.

Published by Published by the author, 1953
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Robin Peake, SPALDING, United KingdomRobin Peake
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Poetic humour by a motoring enthusiast. Size approx 5 x 7.5". Forty pages.
More imagesPublished by W H Charnock, Worthing UK, 1953
- Hardcover
Seller: Peter Sheridan Books Bought and Sold, West Molesey, Surrey, United KingdomPeter Sheridan Books Bought and Sold
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second Impression. Worthing UK: W H Charnock, 1953. A book of verse regarding motoring and motor cars. Published by the author this is the second impression 39 pages with several amusing illustrations. Book is overall clean inside, just a little browning to endpapers, previous owners name a…nd date september 1953 in ink on front endpaper. Outer covers light marks and little fading especially on spine, dark stain top right corner of front board which comes through to inside lightly affecting the first three pages. A pleasing copy of a rare book by this collectable author SEE IMAGE. DETAILED IMAGES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Second Impression. Illustrated Cloth Boards. Good/No Jacket. 19 x 12.5 Cms. Hardcover.
Published by W.H. Charnock from The Grey House 1953, 1953
- Hardcover
Seller: Armchair Motorist, ACTON, ON, CanadaArmchair Motorist
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Hardbound. Condition: Fine(1). Humourous automotive poetry. One of Charnock s best volumes. Rare in this format. No d/j Illustrated by: .

Published by Published by the author, 1953
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Robin Peake, SPALDING, United KingdomRobin Peake
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Size approx 5 x 7.5". 40 pages.Even the most rabid Automobilist sometime thinks of other things, and I am no exception. (author).

Published by Villiers, London England, 1959
- First Edition
Seller: The Other Change of Hobbit, Richmond, CA, U.S.A.The Other Change of Hobbit
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Red cloth with gold titles. This copy shows water and smoke damage on both the dustwrapper and the binding (and smoke on the edges of the pages) from a long-ago fire. Previous owner's name discreetly on front free endpaper. An uncommon book -- I wish this were a better… copy.
Published by Villiers Publications Ltd, London, 1959
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJ. Wyatt Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 103 pp. Light foxing on half-title. White endpapers with very light foxing, with previous owner's name on ffep. Red cloth with gilt titles. Light wear along the edges. Yellow DJ. Light wear along the edges. VG/VG Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. B…ook.
More imagesPublished by The Southern Publishing Co Ltd, 1950
- Hardcover
Seller: Brazenhead Ltd, King's Lynn, United KingdomBrazenhead Ltd
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Hardcover. Condition: V. Good. 47 pp. Blue-grey cloth boards w. gilt title. Spine slightly faded. Some age-toning to endpapers. Inscribed, "For Jack. 'A poor thing, but mine own'. All the best, Harry 2/viii/50". Poetry. Nice, neat copy.
Published by southern publishing brighton 1950, 1950
- First Edition
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New ZealandHard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd.
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No Jacket. first edition 47pp VG+ (sl.rubbed and soiled,sl.bumps to extrems.eps and content edges v.sl.foxed) lacks d/w.