World Wheels by Duncan (15 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Both volume are in virtually unmarked FINE condition. Fully illustrated throughout . The total number of pages is 1194. Due to the combined weight of both volumes additional postage is required especially in the USA.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 1926. Hardcover with quarter leather binding. 1200 pp. 280x235 mm (11"x9½") approx. A history of the development of wheeled transport from the earliest days to the mid-twenties. B&W photos and line drawings. Condition: very good with some wear to the edges of the boards. The binding is very tight and the textblock is in excellent condition with no foxing. Please see the photos of the actual item to assess its condition. Please note: this is a very heavy book (over 5½ kg packed) so will require additional shipping cost over the default for 1 kg shown. Important note for customers in the USA: Due to the imposition of import duty on low value goods by your current administration, it is now impossible to provide a universal default shipping cost. Please ask for a shipping quote before ordering.…

Quarter Calf. Condition: Near Very Good. Book measures 28x23.5.cm. xxxii,1200pp. Bound in original publishers quarter calf, raised bands, , cloth boards. Binding rubbed, some abrasion wear, residue of paper labels on spine. Binding in good solid condition. Internally, very occasional college library stamp, persistant light staining, rippling, almost entirely to margins. Pages and plates in good clean condition. Generally a good clean solid copy. Size: Quarto.…

Quarter Calf. Condition: Very Good. Book measures 28x23.5.cm. xxxii,1200pp. Bound in original publishers quater calf, marble boards, raised bands, gilt stamp, leather labels, marble endpapers. Binding rubbed, worn on edges. Generally binding in good clean firm conditrion. Internally, gift inscription on free endpaper, dated 1928. Pages in very good clean condition. A good solid clean copy. F Size: Quarto.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. 1st 1926. Almost very good condition with no wrapper. A VERY HEAVY TOME, WILL REQUIRE EXTRA POSTAGE. Large format. Leather spine; raised bands to spine. B/w illustrations. Includes a fascinating History of the Bicycle. Covers are very heavily worn, with much loss of cover/top surface of leather spine. Chipping along edges of covers and scuffing/grubby marks. Foxing to outer page edges. Contents are still very good - a few pale margin marks. Joints are a bit cracked. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ?Facsimile Edition. Two Volumes. Publishers Original Cloth. A Very Good Set. Slight Wear and Marks to Boards. No Inscriptions. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. Contact Neil Ewart Rare Books If You Require Any Further Information or Images. Heavy Item - Will Require Additional Shipping Costs on Overseas Orders. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2 vol. 1200pp total. No jackets. Some mild soiling. Bindings sound. Many many illustrations. I note every flaw I find, so buy with confidence.

Cloth. Condition: Good. First edition. The first edition of Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan's profusely illustrated two volume autobiographical work, providing an account of the history of automobiles, inscribed by the author. The first edition.Inscribed by the author in French to his friend Doctor Charles Renous, dated 1944.Illustrated with a monochrome frontispiece and many monochrome vignettes.A two volume complete set.This two volume work was written by Herbert Osbaldeston Duncan, and English cyclist, and pioneer of the British automobile industry as a manager of The British Motor Syndicate and 'De Dion-Bouton', and the founder of the 'Motor Review' magazine. This work provides a history of automobiles and engineering, from ancient Roman roads and vehicles and the early petrol vehicles, to contemporary roads and motor car expeditions. The work combines historical information with memoirs and anecdotes from the author.Undated, dated by copies held by the British Library. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally generally smart with fading to the spines, the odd very slight mark to the boards, slight wear to the extremities, a damp stain to the tail of the spine, and front joint starting to the tail to 'Vol II'. Minimal marks to the endpapers. Internally, binding starting to the front of 'Vol I', otherwise firm. Pages generally bright with occasional spotting, heavier to the front and rear. Good. None stated (illustrator). signed by author. book.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 640. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 640 Volume 2.…

[Paris, ca. 1926]. 1200 pp. B./w. ills. H.leather, d./j. - Corners bumped & sl. dam. Dustjacket sev. dam on spine & along the edges. Otherwise fine.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 1248. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 1248.…

Unknown Binding. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, usual markings. Half-leather library bound hardback, in good condition. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 640, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 2 640 640.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: english. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - english, Pages:- 1238, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1238.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: english. {Size: 19.68 x 24.13 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1927] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - english, Pages 1238, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 1238.…