A Collection of Books and Periodicals including British Topography, Automotive, and General Reference

A collection of various books and periodicals comprising non-fiction reference works, topographical guides, and motoring interest titles. The group includes several hardcover volumes published for the Automobile Association including AA Book of British Towns, AA Book of British Villages, AA Illustrated Guide to Britain, and AA Book of the Car. Motoring and technical interest is further represented by Great Racing Cars of the Donington Collection, Cars Cars Cars Cars published by Paul Hamlyn, Veteran and Vintage Cars by Peter Roberts, and Glenn’s Complete Bicycle Manual. Specialist railroad interest includes Silver San Juan: The Rio Grande Southern by Ferrell, published by Pruett. Topographical and local history works include Discovering Britain, Britain Then & Now by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, and Blackburn Since 1900 by Simon John. Also present are various Reader’s Digest titles including Great Disasters, Yesterday’s Britain, and Family Guide to Alternative Medicine, alongside hobbyist books such as Build Your Own Computer by Kyle MacRae and Home Electrics by Julian Worthington. Children’s interests are represented by annuals including The Dandy Book and The Bash Street Kids from The Beano. The collection also contains an issue of Record Collector magazine (No. 239) and a Collins National Dictionary. The items are a mixture of hardcovers, some with dust jackets, and softcover editions.