Classic Bikes for sale: 1940-44

41 Indian Motorcycle® Sport Scout®
FSBO (833) 254-8675 1941 S. 42nd St. • Suite 104 Omaha Nebraska 68105  Vehicle Information Year: 1941 Make: Indian Motorcycle® Model: Sport Scout® Condition: Used Stock: 9999875 Engine Size (cc): 52 ... more

This genuine WW2 Ariel W / NG was bought by us in a largely restored condition. The previous owner had almost finished the restoration but had then lost interest and it therefore needed finishing and commissioning by us
The motorcycle has frame numbers is XG 32741 and the Dating Certificate supplies by the seller confirms it was part of a contract for 3, 500 W / NG??s dated 12th March 1942 and delivered to Chilwell Ordnance Depot between 29th October 1942 and 5th April 1943. Frame numbers ... more

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The Dragon Book
E. D. Edwards
1943
William Hodge & Company : London
7 5" by 5 "
351pp


SUMMARY
A smart later edition of this detailed work on Chinese customs, signed by the author.
Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0 75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 19 99
EU Postage: £... more

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Vintage Murder
Ngaio Marsh
1941
Geoffrey Bles : London
7 5" by 5 "
[12], 274, [1pp]


SUMMARY
A lesser known Roderick Alleyn murder mystery by Ngaio Marsh, a second impression copy in the original dust wrapper
Early Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book weighs 0 5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 15 99
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Kilvert's Diary
Rev. Francis Kilvert; William Plomer
1938-1940
Jonathan Cape : London
8" by 5 5 "
396; 448; 461pp


SUMMARY
The first edition of this scarce collection of letters from English clergyman, Francis Kilvert, complete in three volumes.
First Edition, Leather Binding, Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 3 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 36 ... more

 
HomePaintings Drawings PrintsOther Mixed MediaAntiquesTextile ArtView All ArtworksJohn Gutteridge Sykes (1866-1941) - Watercolour, The Red-Brick Bridge
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Signed below the mount. Presented in a gilt frame and washline mount. On paper.
Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is light foxing. Light wear to the frame ... more

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The Eclogues and the Georgics: Translated into English Verse
Virgil; R. C. Trevelyan [trans ]
1944
Cambridge University Press : Cambridge
8" by 5 5 "
2-118pp


SUMMARY
A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of Robert Trevelyan's translation of Virgil's Eclogues and Georgics
Author's Presentation Copy, First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, Signed, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: ... more

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The First Seven 'Famous Five' Novels
Enid Blyton
1942-1948
Hodder & Stoughton : London
8" by 5 5 "
191 [1]; 192; 192; 192; 208; 192; 192pp


SUMMARY
A set of Enid Blyton's first seven 'Famous Five' novels, with 'Five on a Treasure Island' present in the third impression, and the remaining volumes all first impressions
Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding
Overall Condition: ... more

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Patch and Pawn
Elsie Jeanette Oxenham
1940
Frederick Warne and Co : London
8" by 6 "
vi [1], 2-250pp


SUMMARY
The uncommon first edition of the first work in Elsie J. Oxenham's Kentisbury series, a collection of novels loosely linked with her enormously popular Abbey novels
Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This ... more

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Towards Zero
Agatha Christie
1944
The Crime Club by Collins : London
8" by 5 5 "
5-160pp


SUMMARY
The first edition of Queen of Crime Agatha Christie's celebrated work of detective fiction, 'Towards Zero'. In the original dust wrapper
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0 5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
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Five on a Treasure Island
Enid Blyton
1942
Hodder & Stoughton : London
7 5" by 5 5 "
7-191 [1]pp


SUMMARY
The first edition, first impression of Enid Blyton's very first 'Famous Five' children's adventure novel, illustrated by Eileen Soper
First Edition, Illustrated, Rebound
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0 5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 15 99
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Maiden Voyage
Denton Welch
1943
Routledge Ltd : London
7 5" by 5 "
303pp


SUMMARY
A smart first edition of this autobiographical novel from English writer and artist Denton Welch, with the original unclipped dust wrapper.
First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0 75 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 ... more

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Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats
T. S. Eliot
1940
Faber and Faber : London
9" by 7 "
7-50 [1]pp


SUMMARY
The first illustrated edition of T. S. Eliot's famous poetry collection concerning feline psychology and sociology, in the original dust wrapper
Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 1 KG when ... more

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Sad Cypress
Agatha Christie
c1942
Grosset & Dunlap : New York
8" by 6 "
1-270pp


SUMMARY
A scarce early edition of this Hercule Poirot detective novel by Agatha Christie, in an exceptionally bright dust wrapper
Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed
This book weighs 0 5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 15 99
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The Medical Aspect of Boxing
Ernst Jokl
1941
J. L. Van Schaik : Pretoria
9" by 6 "
9-251pp


SUMMARY
The vanishingly scarce first edition of Dr. Ernst F. Jokl's work on sports medicine and boxing injuries
First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 22 99
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Borrobil
William Croft Dickinson
1944
Jonathan Cape : London
8" by 5 5 "
189pp


SUMMARY
A smart first edition of this charming fantasy tale set in a magical Scotland, the author's presentation copy
Author's Presentation Copy, Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Fine
This book weighs 0 5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 ... more

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Escape in Vain
Georges Simenon; Stuart Gilbert [Trans ]
1943
George Routledge and Sons : London
7 5" by 5 "
[8], 280pp


SUMMARY
A very scarce, first English edition of this work of crime fiction written by Georges Simenon, with two intriguing mystery novels bound into one.
First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Near Fine
This book ... more

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The Moving Finger
Agatha Christie
1942
Dodd, Mead & Company : New York
8 5" by 6 5 "
1-229pp


SUMMARY
The scarce first US edition of Agatha Christie's thrilling murder mystery, with publication preceding the UK edition by eleven months
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 22 ... more

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Dr. Cyclops
Will Garth
1940
Phoenix Press : New York
8" by 6 "
9-255pp


SUMMARY
The first edition of the novelisation of the 1940 American science fiction horror film 'Dr. Cyclops'.
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
Overall Condition: Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3 99
US Postage: £ 22 99
EU Postage: £ 16 99
European Postage: ... more