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Rolt (L.T.C.). Narrow Boat, 1st ed., 1944, the authors first book, the story of a 400-mile voyage in narrow boat 'Cressy' through the canals of the Midlands in 1939-40, b & w illusts. by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, orig. cloth in slightly chipped d.j., together with Green and Silver, 1st ed., 1949, the authors third book, an account of the journey on the waterways of Eire in 1946, b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth in slightly chipped d.j., plus Red for Danger. A History of Railway Accidents and Railway Safety Precautions, 1st ed., 1955, b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth in slightly chipped d.j. and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1st ed., 1957, author's presentation copy, signed on flyleaf, b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth in d.j., with others by Rolt, on waterways, railways, motoring and industrial history, etc., 8vo & 4to, mostly G/VG From the estate of the renowned bookseller, Alan Hancox, of Cheltenham. A full list of titles is available from the auctioneers office. (approx. 75)
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Rolt (L.T.C.). Narrow Boat, 1st ed., 1944, the authors first book, the story of a 400-mile voyage in narrow boat 'Cressy' through the canals of the Midlands in 1939-40, b & w illusts. by Denys Watkins-Pitchford, orig. cloth in slightly chipped d.j., together with Green and Silver, 1st ed., 1949, the authors third book, an account of the journey on the waterways of Eire in 1946, b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth in slightly chipped d.j., plus Red for Danger. A History of Railway Accidents and Railway Safety Precautions, 1st ed., 1955, b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth in slightly chipped d.j. and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1st ed., 1957, author's presentation copy, signed on flyleaf, b & w illusts. from photos., orig. cloth in d.j., with others by Rolt, on waterways, railways, motoring and industrial history, etc., 8vo & 4to, mostly G/VG From the estate of the renowned bookseller, Alan Hancox, of Cheltenham. A full list of titles is available from the auctioneers office. (approx. 75)
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