9780752531441 - Speed and Power (History of the 20th Century) von N/A (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Laminated Boards. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Illustrate account of the mechanical achievements of the last 100 years. Square octavo. White photographic dustjacket, unclipped.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Deutlicher Riss. From the beginning of time, man has been endlessly searching for faster ways to travel. Since the invention of the wheel, lcarus' first attempt at flight, the domestication of wild horses and mariners' discovery of how to harness the wind in their sails, we have tried to emulate other, more speedy, elements of nature. With the permanent effects of the Industrial Revolution, the 20th century has been a time phenomenal change: early typewriters have become brilliant computers, the first horseless carriages have made way for Indy cars, spoked iron and wood wheels have been transformed into state-of-the-art pneumatic rubber tyres and wooden dinghies have turned into fibreglass powerboats. Speed and Power documents all the world's greatest mechanical achievements of the lsat 100 years, in just one volume. From NASCAR heroes to the Japanese Bullet Train; motorcycle Grand Prix to water speed records; solar-powered cars to Formula 1 mean machines - every record holder is featured with their top speed and full list of achievements. Experts in each subject relate the story of motorised speed in its various categories, accompanied by full-colour photographs and fascinating anecdotes. Speed and Power is the definitive guide to the world's fastest and most exciting machines of the 20th century. A head rush of information for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Risse; Farbveränderung durch Alter/Sonne. From the beginning of time, man has been endlessly searching for faster ways to travel. Since the invention of the wheel, lcarus' first attempt at flight, the domestication of wild horses and mariners' discovery of how to harness the wind in their sails, we have tried to emulate other, more speedy, elements of nature. With the permanent effects of the Industrial Revolution, the 20th century has been a time phenomenal change: early typewriters have become brilliant computers, the first horseless carriages have made way for Indy cars, spoked iron and wood wheels have been transformed into state-of-the-art pneumatic rubber tyres and wooden dinghies have turned into fibreglass powerboats. Speed and Power documents all the world's greatest mechanical achievements of the lsat 100 years, in just one volume. From NASCAR heroes to the Japanese Bullet Train; motorcycle Grand Prix to water speed records; solar-powered cars to Formula 1 mean machines - every record holder is featured with their top speed and full list of achievements. Experts in each subject relate the story of motorised speed in its various categories, accompanied by full-colour photographs and fascinating anecdotes. Speed and Power is the definitive guide to the world's fastest and most exciting machines of the 20th century. A head rush of information for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

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Zustand: Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: As New. 1st Edition. WITH 200 PAGES , NUMEROUS FINE COLOURED ILLUSTRATIONS, VERY GOOD CONDITION , AS NEW , SPLENDID VALUE.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near MINT. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 200 pages. 2.0kg. Pictorial laminated Boards Near MINT in a Near FINE d/w with small repaired tear to top of spine. Illustrated with colour and some b/w photographs. Documents all the World's greatest mechanical achievements over the past 100 years. Owing to the weight, extra shipping will be required.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Condition Notes: Gently bruised at the spine ends and corners with commensurate ruffling to the dustwrapper; ### IMPORTANT: Weighing 2kg. overseas shipping will require additional postage . ### First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over matching pictorial boards; Measures 11½" x 11¾" (2 kg); pp 200; Index; Preface by Richard Noble & David Tremayne; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #111220 ||.