Search Results: Authors starting with C from Pullet's Books

Prion Ltd, 1997. Very Good. 240 x 170mm, 144 pages. Maps, sketches by Tony Disley. Book Condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, very minor corner bumping, tight binding. Comments: An excellent Prion guide to THE best birdwatching sites across Portugal including the island of Madeira, giving details of local sites and birds likely to be seen.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Tony Disley. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

The Caxton Publishing Co Ltd, 1951. The Caxton Publishing Co Ltd. 1951 1st edition hardbacks. Good. 245 x 185mm, 329 & 333 pages. B/w photos, detailed line drawings, some detailed and colourful fold-out drawings. Book Condition: Good, clean red embossed boards, minor rubbing to edges/corners, firm binding. Comments: A superbly comprehensive study of ALL aspects of steam locomotives in 2 volumes covering; wheel arrangements, boiler, smokebox, boiler equipment, superheater, stokers, boiler feed-water supply, maintenance, steam in cylinders, coal consumption, distributing valves, valve gears, reversing gears(vol.1) ; cylinders & arrangements, compounding, boiler fittings, motion, engine frames and articulation, axleboxes, axles, wheels & springs, bogies & trucks, tanks, coal bunkers & tenders, brakes, lubrication and liquid fuel. These are rather rare books! . First Editions. Hard Cover. Good/No Jackets. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Washington: Us Fish and Wildlife Service, 1950. US Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington. 1950 paperback. Good. 230 x 150 mm, 102 pages. Sketches, maps by Bob Hines. Book Condition: Good, very minor edge rubbing, clean, no creasing, not faded. A comprehensive guide to the patterns of migration of birds across America, with examples of individual species shown with maps. . Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by Bob Hines. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hamlyn Books, 1974. Very good/Good-Fair. 8vo. 210 x 150mm, 484 pages. B/w photos, maps on endpapers. Book condition: Very good, clean blue boards, tight binding, no inscriptions. Jacket condition: Good-Fair, clean, bright, fade to spine, crease to lower rear cover, not price-clipped, repair to upper front/spine corner, will be protected in removable clear sleeving upon sale. Comments: A comprehensive review of the steam locomotives operated by British Railways between 1948 and 1968, with 'class' details and many photographs.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good-Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Christopher Helm, 1992. Christopher Helm. 1992 1st edition hardback. Very Good/Very Good. 240 x 160mm, 324 pages. Fine colour plates, sketches. Book Condition: Very good, clean blue boards, tight binding. Jacket Condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, not price-clipped, protected in removable sleeving. Comments: An excellent study of 123 species of the world's Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters and Rollers, beautifully illustrated to show their brilliant colouring. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

MBI; Motorbooks International, 1992. Very good. 4to. 265 x 230mm, 128 pages. Superb colour photos throughout. Book condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, tight binding, no inscriptions. Comments: An excellent study of the current 'Stealth' aircraft of the US Air Force, lavishly illustrated.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Synergetic Press, 1989. Fair. 8vo. 215 x 150mm, 103 pages. B/w photos, map. Book condition: Fair, clean covers, not faded, tight binding, no inscriptions, light rubbing to covers with corner creasing. Comments: An unusual account of the life of a rubber cutter in the Amazon forests of the early 20th century. Interesting for the observations of botany, wildlife and anthropology.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Aero Publishers Inc., 1970. Aero Publishers Inc. 1970 2nd edition hardback. Very Good/Very Good. 285 x 220mm, 245 pages. B/w photos, line drawings(elevations). Book Condition: Very good, clean dark blue boards, tight binding. Jacket Condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, not clipped, minor edge rubbing, will be protected in removable clear sleeving prior to sale. Comments: A comprehensive history of the US 9th Air Force which was formed in 1942 in North Africa and completed it's war service over Germany. It's role varied between fighter, bomber, recon and troop carrying.. 2nd Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Charles Skilton Ltd, 1987. Very Good/Good. Large 4to. 310 x 215mm, 158 pages. Excellent line drawings, floor plans, maps. Book condition: Very good, clean brown boards, tight binding, no inscriptions. Jacket condition: Good, clean, bright, slight fade to spine, not price-clipped, minor bumping to top of spine. Comments: An interesting study of watermills reviewed being within 35 miles of London, from the 1930s. It describes and illustrates the workings of types of mill, the machinery with a listing of mills on various rivers around London; Thames, Medway, Arun, Darenth, Cray, Ravensbourne, Mole, Hogsmill and Wandle.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Shepperton: Ian Allan, 1971. Very good/Very good. 8vo. 235 x 155mm, 192 pages. B/w photos. Book condition: Very good, clean blue boards, tight binding. Jacket condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, not price-clipped. Comments: An excellent history of the development and operation, as part of the German 'Blitzkrieg', of the Junkers Ju.87 Stuka, but which became an easy target when pitched against later Allied fighters.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Har.

Patrick Stephens Ltd, 1990. Very good/Good. 8vo. 245 x 175mm 192 pages. B/w photos. Book condition: Very good, clean black cloth boards, tight binding. Jacket condition: Good, clean, bright not faded, not creased, not price-clipped, some rubbing to top of spine with repairs. Comments: An excellent study of Stukagruppe 77 (St.G 77) which saw hard service in all German theatres of action. It featured in the Blitzkrieg, Poland, Kursk, English Channel, Yugoslavia, , Greece, Crete, as well as the Eastern Front; Sevastopol.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Ian Allan Ltd, 1974. Very Good/Very Good. 250 x 190mm, 115/112 pages. 1977 and 1974. B/w photos. Book Condition: Very good, clean green/yellow boards, tight bindings. Jacket Condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, volume 1 has minor corner rubbing, is price-clipped and is protected in removable book wrap. Volume 2 is not price-clipped and has name/date on endpaper. Comments: The GWR was remembered with affection, with it's green engines and chocolate and cream coaches. These books convey some of the spirit of GWR over the 40 years from approx. 1890s to 1930s. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Arms & Armour Press, 1999. Very good/Very good. 8vo. 240 x 160mm, 224 pages. B/w photos, maps. Book condition: Very good, clean black boards, tight binding, no inscriptions. Jacket condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, slight bump to upper front, not price-clipped, will be protected in removable clear sleeving upon sale. Comments: A detailed history of German submarine (U-boat) development during WWII, with stories of the experiences of 18 individual boats.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Seaforth Publishing , 2010. Very Good/Very Good. 240 x 160mm, 384 pages. B/w photos. Book Condition: Very good, clean red cloth boards, tight binding. Jacket Condition:Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, not price-clipped, minor rubbing to upper edge. Comments: In late 1944 in the Pacific war, Allied forces had to suffer a new threat; bomb-laden aircraft deliberately flown into warships, the Kamikaze. The book explains the theory behind the practice, how it was considered honourable and how the threat was countered. A superb comprehensive study!. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Longman, 1981. Good. 220 x 145mm, 747 pages. Colour plates, b/w photos, maps. Book Condition: Good, clean brown boards, tight binding. Comments: A comprehensive guide to bird life of the Southern Third of Africa, with illustrations and distribution maps. One of the African Handbook of Birds, Series Two. . Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Longman, 1981. Good/No jacket. 220 x 145mm, 688 pages. Colour plates, b/w photos, maps. Book Condition: Good, clean brown boards, tight binding. No jacket. Comments: A comprehensive guide to bird life of the Southern Third of Africa, with illustrations and distribution maps. One of the African Handbook of Birds, Series Two.. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Longman Group, 1981. Longman Group, London. 1981 hardback. Very Good. 220 x 145 mm, 747 pages. Colour plates, b/w photos, line sketches, distribution maps. Book Condition: Very good, clean brown boards, tight binding. No Jacket. A very comprehensive guide to the variety of birdlife in Southern Africa, from Namibia to Mozambique to South Africa. . Half-Leather. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Longman Group, 1981. Longman Group, London. 1981 hardback. Very Good. 220 x 145 mm, 688 pages. Colour plates, b/w photos, line sketches, distribution maps. Book Condition: Very good, clean brown boards, tight binding. No Jacket. A very comprehensive guide to the variety of birdlife in Southern Africa, from Namibia to Mozambique to South Africa. . Half-Leather. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Grub Street, 1998. Very good/Very good. 8vo. 240 x 160mm, 576 pages. B/w photos, maps. Book condition: Very good, clean blue boards, tight binding, no inscriptions. Jacket condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, not price-clipped. Comments: A comprehensive, detailed account in the form of a daily diary of the operations and airmen of JG26 Luftwaffe units on the WWII Western front, the squadrons among the most respected by RAF/USAAF crews.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

School Natural Science Society Publications, 1974. Very good. 8vo. 245 x 190mm, 45 pages. Line drawings. Book condition: Very good, clean, bright, not faded, not creased, firm binding, no inscriptions. Comments: A practical study guide into the bird's ability to fly - evolution, anatomy, feathers, mechanics, wing shape and flight habits.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.