ian allan london england (175 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Edge wear and rubbing, slight fading along spine, pages beginning to yellow, interior is clean.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. British First. Minor wear; a bit of moisture staining at bottom of back cover of dust jacket; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white photographs and diagrams. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. This work traces the history of the British rivalry between the East and West Coast railroad companies, and the 1895 race from London to Aberdeen that was the culmination of nearly fifty years of rivalry. The book contains photographs, illustrations, tables, appendices, and an index. This copy is clean and solid.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Pages clean & bright; binding tight; minor wear to dustjacket. 160 pages. Illustrated. Size: 6" x 9".

Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition.

Paper Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 32pp. Still well bound and in nice clean condition. No names or inscriptions. Features Birmingham buses (pt 2).d).

Paper Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 32pp. Still well bound and in nice clean condition. No names or inscriptions. Includes feature on Southdown Buses.

center stapled paperback. Condition: very good. 1961 edition. 4 x 6 " 72 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series. covers show slight rubbing and smudge on rear cover.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 6th Edition. 4 x 6" 72 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series. The principal types of warships are arranged in the following order: Aircraft Cariers, Cruisers, Fast Minelayers, Destroyers, Frigates, Submarines, Minesweepers, Costal craft, Fleet auxiliaries, Fleet train.

center stapled paperback. Condition: near fine. 4 x 6 " 40 pages. a little fading around the edges of covers. part of the Ian Allan a b c series. Ships listed in this book are primarily small excursion ships operating in coastal waters, estuaries and rivers, and the more important passenger and vehicular ferries and floating bridges.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 7th Edition. 4 x 6" 64 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series. The liners listed in this book are those of some well-known companies of the British Commonwealth. They are mostly over 4,000 tons gross and over 400 feet long, but some of the small ships of the fleets have been included.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 1st Edition. 4 x 6" 64 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series. The ships listed in this book are those of some of the principal foreign liner companies and many of their ships may be seen in U.K. or European ports.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 1st Edition. 4 x 6" 64 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series. This book contains the fleets of foreign companies and groups with ships over 3,000 tons gross.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 5th Edition. 4 x 6" 64 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 72 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 70 pages. part of the Allan a b c series.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. revised. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 64 pages. part of the Ian Allan a b c series.

center stapled paperback. Condition: near fine. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 72 pages.

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 80 pages. part of the Ian Allan abc series. "Included in this Part are some 827 British and German destroyers of the World War I period.".

center stapled paperback. Condition: fine. 3rd Edition. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 62 pages.

paperback. Condition: fine. 4 7/8 x 7 1/4" 81 pages. center stapled paperback. looks almost as new.

Softcover Satin Finish. Condition: As New. No Jacket. ### STEAM ALIVE: Preserved Express Steam No.0001 by Ian Allan 1969 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified FINE: The 1969 edition. It was published first in 1969. A full-colour satin finish softcover, with the Ex LMS Jubilee Class 4-6-0 5593 Kolhuapur. On the cover. Four Colour Plates: King George V. Sir Nigel Gresley, Great Marquess, Clun Castle. It is a book packed with information and a big part of the steam railway history. Wonderful advertisements, too. If you are a railway fan, you will surely enjoy and learn from this book. It is a fascinating and nostalgic journey into the past and a great way to understand and research the Locomotives, which are now long gone and forgotten by most. .## ## READ ON below for more information and facts.## ## Steam Alive is a book that celebrates Britain's history and heritage of steam locomotives. It was published in 1969 by Ian Allan, a leading publisher of railway books and magazines. The book is the first in a series of Steam Alive publications, which aimed to document the preserved steam railways and locomotives still operating in the late 1960s and early 1970s.## ## The book features 54 black and white photographs, four colour plates, informative captions, and introductions. The photographs showcase a variety of steam locomotives, from the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard to the lesser-known industrial and narrow-gauge engines. The book also covers some of the major events and milestones in the preservation movement, such as the opening of the Bluebell Railway, the first standard-gauge preserved line in Britain, and the restoration of the Welsh Highland Railway, the longest narrow-gauge railway in the world.## ## The book is a valuable source of information and inspiration for anyone interested in steam locomotives and railway history. It captures the nostalgia and excitement of seeing these magnificent machines in action. It pays tribute to the enthusiasts and volunteers who have dedicated their time and resources to keep them alive. ## .### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ## AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR l by John Lloyd 1958 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified FINE: This Book is the 1958 edition. There is a wealth of information on Aircraft of World War I. This book is a fantastic book on aircraft, adding to historical data. This book and a lot of others in my inventory are from private collectors and kept as new.## There are approx 50 photos and descriptions in black and white with data.## ## MOST of the readers of this small book will be more familiar with the aircraft of the present and the war of 1939-1945 than those of the war of 1914-1918 or World War One. It is hoped that the following pages will serve as an introduction to an earlier, but exciting, period of aviation history.## ## However, several matters relating to terms and expressions of that time are no longer used. In the first case, it is necessary to remember that the first heavier-than-air flying machine only took the air some eleven years before the war began. In December 1903, the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, of Dayton, Ohio, in the United States of America, made four flights in one day varying in duration between 12 and 59 seconds in a glider of their make powered with a four-cylinder petrol engine, also of their make. Many experimenters on this side of the Atlantic, and especially in France, where much work was going on in this line, were not very impressed or openly disbelieving of this momentous performance, and it was not until 1905 that flights covering any distance or time or deviating much from the straight flight path were achieved. It was not until Wilbur Wright came to Europe in 1908 and demonstrated at Le Mans in France that the world truly saw the real importance of the Wright brothers' work. But from 1908 to 1914, the period of the most rapid advance in the development of the heavier-than-air flying machine was only six short years. Remembering this makes the final performance of the fighting aircraft during the war of 1914-1918 all the more amazing. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Softcover Satin Finish. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ### Dart Valley Railway by Ian Allan 1969 ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified FINE: The 1969 edition. It was published first in 1969; it is a small softcover book but an interesting document of the old Railways in Devon. If you are a railway fan, you will surely enjoy and learn from this book. It is a fascinating and nostalgic journey into the past and a great way to explore old railways in Devon.## ## READ ON below for more information and facts.## ## Dart Valley Railway is a book that appeals to both railway enthusiasts and general readers, as it offers a glimpse into the past and present of a charming and scenic railway line in the heart of Devon. The book is also a testament to the dedication and passion of the DVRA, who have preserved and enhanced a valuable part of Britain's railway heritage. ## ## Dart Valley Railway is a book that provides a historical and pictorial account of the railway line from Totnes to Buckfastleigh in Devon, England. The book was published by Ian Allan Ltd. in 1969, and it is one of the first books to document the preservation and restoration of the railway by the Dart Valley Railway Association (DVRA).## ## The book covers the history of the railway from its inception in 1872 when it was built by the Buckfastleigh, Totnes and South Devon Railway Company, to its closure by British Railways in 1962 and its subsequent revival by the DVRA in 1967. The book also describes the various locomotives, rolling stock, stations, and scenery that can be seen along the line, as well as the challenges and achievements of the DVRA in maintaining and operating the railway as a tourist attraction. ## The book is illustrated with many black and white photographs, some of which are rare and historical, and some contemporary, showing the railway in action. The book also includes drawings by C.J. Freezer and F.J. Roche, well-known railway modellers and enthusiasts. The book has 40 pages and is bound in card covers with a colour photograph of the Lydham Manor locomotive on the front. ## . ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

hardcover with dust jacket. Condition: good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. Good condition. Moderate wear. Bindingfairly tight, pages age toned.Dustjacket is in good condition with moderate wear, smalltearsand light chips present. Picturesavailableupon request. nd.

Softcover Matt Printed Text. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. ### The Locomotives of the Southern Railway (Central Section) by W G Tilling 1935 - Illustrated ## ## THIS BOOK: Classified FINE: The 1935 edition. It was published first in 1935; it is a small softcover book but an interesting document of the Locomotives of the Southern Railway. If you are a railway fan, you will surely enjoy and learn from this book. It is a fascinating and nostalgic journey into the past and a great way to understand and research the Locomotives, which are now long gone and forgotten by most. .## ## READ ON below for more information and facts.## ## The Southern Railway (SR) was one of Britain's four main railway companies from 1923 to 1948. It was formed by amalgamating several smaller railways, mainly in the south and south-east of England. The SR had a diverse and complex network of routes, serving London, the Channel ports, the south coast, and the rural areas of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Dorset ##. ## One of the most interesting aspects of the SR was its locomotive fleet, which consisted of various types and designs, some inherited from the constituent companies and some built by SR itself. Divided into three sections: Western, Central, and Eastern, each with its locomotive superintendent and workshops. The Central Section covered the main line from London to Brighton and the branch lines to Eastbourne, Hastings, Tunbridge Wells, and Horsham. ## The book The Locomotives of the Southern Railway (Central Section) by W G Tilling, published in 1935, is a rare and valuable source of information on the locomotives that ran on this section of the SR. The book contains detailed descriptions, specifications, photographs of each locomotive class, and historical and operational notes. The book is illustrated with 32 black and white plates, showing the locomotives in various settings and conditions.## The book covers the following classes of locomotives: The King Arthur class, designed by R E L Maunsell; The River class, also designed by Maunsell. The Schools class, another Maunsell design; The Lord Nelson class, the last and largest express passenger locomotives built by the SR, designed by Maunsell's successor, R J Billington. The Terrier class, the oldest and smallest locomotives on the SR, dating back to the 1870s, when built by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LBSCR).## ## The book also includes chapters on the locomotives inherited from the LBSCR, the London and South Western Railway (LSWR), and the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (SECR), as well as the experimental and non-standard locomotives that were tried out on the Central Section. The book concludes with a fold-out table of classes, showing each locomotive's number, name, date, and builder, as well as its weight, dimensions, and performance.## The book is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and development of the SR and its locomotives. It is also a valuable reference for railway enthusiasts and model makers, as it provides accurate and detailed information on the appearance and characteristics of each class of locomotive. The book is illustrated with clear and crisp photographs, showing the locomotives in their original and later liveries and in various locations and situations. The book is a rare and collectable item, as it was published in a limited edition of 500 copies and is now out of print.## . ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Owner's address label inside, otherwise Very Good condition in Very Good dust jacket. Dust jacket encased in new Brodart protector. 128 pages with gazetteer for railroad relics, numerous black & white photos. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First U.K. Edition. 128pp. Illust w historical bw photos. Black cloth w crisp gilt lettering to spine. No wear to covers or spine. Binding square and sound. Illustrated DJ is clean, showing bumping to top front edge, preserved now in BroDart cover. Quarto: 300 x 223mm.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback. This book sets out to describe in words and pictures the main tyoes of buses and coaches to be seen on public roads in the fleets of British bus and coach companied, and to show how you can identify and distinguish them. Contents: Introduction. Double-Deck Buses - Integrals. Bodies. Single-Deck Buses - Integrals. Articulated Buses. Coaches - British. Continental. Late Entries. Illustrated. 96 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Academic Literature.).