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Originally published in 1972, this reprint is in reasonable condition (slight wear to pictorial matt covers, bumping to corners and extremities of spine, scuffing to rear cover and to spine edges, date stamped on title page, otherwise internally a clean, sound copy). Original price 30p net on rear cover.

More Information THE STORY OF THE COWBOY a Ladybird Book from Series 707. Matt Hardback 1975. This is one of the four books from Series 707. A comprehensive look at the life and times of the cowboys and their cattle trails. Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd. First published in 1972, this early edition is from around 1975. Price: 24p Net. Boards: Very good, Matt - light rubbing at the corners. Spine: Very good - slight rubbing at the top and at the base. Pages: Excellent. Overall Condition: Very good...

Originally published in 1980 this reprint is in good condition (slight wear to pictorial gloss covers, slight bumping to extremities of spine, name of previous owner inside front cover, otherwise internally a very clean, sound copy). Original price 75p net on rear cover.

Originally published in 1980, this copy is in very good condition (slight wear to pictorial matt covers, very slight bumping to extremities of spine, internally a very clean, sound copy).

Julia Donaldson Story Collection Julia Donaldosn 3 Books Box Set RRP: £ 20.97 Brand New Titles in This Set What The Ladybird Heard Sharing a Shell The Princess and the Wizard Description title by title: What The Ladybird Heard "Oink!" said the cats . . . With all the MOOing and HISSing and BAAAing and CLUCKing, the farmyard is full of noise. But when Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len hatch a plot to steal the fine prize cow, it's the quietest animal of all who saves the day! Spot the glittery ladybird on...

More Information This book tells the story of the motor car from the first clumsy steam and petrol driven road vehicles to the modern, speedy, confortable and mass-produced models. Included in the magnificent illustrations by Robert Ayton are such well-loved cars as the early Rolls Royce "Silver Ghost", the bull nosed Morris, the first Austin Seven, an early Bently, Malcolm Campbell's "Bluebird" and John Cobb's "Railton Special". This is a book for every boy - and many fathers too! Published : Wills...

More Information THE STORY OF THE THEATRE a Vintage Ladybird Book from the History of the Arts Series 662. First Edition Matt 1970. "Everyone enjoys 'dressing-up' and everyone enjoys a story. When a story is told by people who dress-up to show what happened it is 'theatre', and the place where the acting takes place is today called a theatre." "This book tells the story of acting and the theatre from the time of primative man to the present day." Published: Wills & Hepworth Ltd. First Edition...

Originally published in 1973, this copy is in good condition (slight wear and slight marking to pictorial matt covers, small remains of a sticker on front cover, slight bumping to corners and extremities of spine, very slight scuffing to edges of spine, internally a very clean, sound copy). Original price 24p net on rear cover.

More Information THE STORY OF THE SPIDER a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Natural History Series 651. Matt Hardcover 1982. "For some people the word spiders sends shudders down the spine. Spiders are associated with dusty rooms filled with cobwebs hanging from ceilings." "In fact spiders are well worth getting to know. They lead fascinating lives and help man by eating disease spreading insects." (from the book) Published by: Ladybird Books Ltd. This title was first published in 1980. This book...

Written by Edmund Hunter and illustrated by B.H. Robinson 1975(?) matt edition, original price 24p Net ISBN: 0721403530 Light bumping to cover corners. Previous owner's details written on the inside front cover and also an ink stamp. Small scrape on top corner of last page. No other writing or marks and overall the book is in very good condition.

First published in 1964, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about football for all ages. This new edition, published to mark the European Football Championship, is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifully reproduced images.

208pp, plates, discography. New Preface by Martin Williams.

Originally published in 1970 this reprint is in good condition (slight wear to pictorial gloss covers, prize-giving plate pasted to front endpaper, otherwise internally a very clean, sound copy).

More Information THE STORY OF THE INDIANS OF THE WESTERN PLAINS a Vintage Ladybird Book from Series 707, Matt hardback, 1981. "A comprehensive look at the life and times of the Indian tribes on the western plains of America." Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd. First published in 1973. The price on this edition suggests it is from around 1981. Price: 50p Net. Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.8cm. Boards: Excellent, Matt. Spine: Excellent. Pages: Excellent. Overall Condition: Excellent 10/10 Used.

More Information THE STORY OF CLOTHES & COSTUME a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Achievements Series 601. Matt Hardback 1971. "Here is a fascinating book to show you what people have worn from the days of Stone Age skins to the modern mass-produced clothes." "The well written text and superb colour-illustrations add interest to history, and help towards a greater understanding of the past." (from the book) Published : Wills & Hepworth Ltd. First published in 1964. This edition is from around...

This is a very interesting book if you want to know what people were wriring about nuclear power in 1972. For example - "Maybe hovercraft, if ever used for ocean crossings, could also be propelled by nuclear engines. Nuclear-powered air tugs shuttling their pay loads across the upper atmosphere are yet another poosibility......

The race has changed hands several times and been shifted from spring to late summer. It has seen the triumph of stars like Anquetil, Merckx and Hinault; it has given a range of other top cyclists such as Lucho Herrera and Sean Kelly the opportunity to taste the glory of winning a great stage race; there have also been the unknowns who came along and, out of the blue, surprised everybody by winning. And above all the history of the Vuelta recounts the story of the Spanish cyclists, whose lives reflect...

Written by F.G. Goodall and illustrated by Robert Ayton 1975(?) matt edition, tally number 320, original price 24p Net ISBN: 0721402267 Light bumping to cover corners. Previous owner's details written on the inside front cover and also an ink stamp. No other writing or marks and overall the book is in very good condition.

The Ladybird Book of Football is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive. First published in 1964, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about football for all ages. This new edition, published to mark the European Football Championship, is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifully reproduced images.

Packed with information about football for all ages, this book marks the European Football Championship.

Originally published in 1972, this reprint is in good condition (slight wear to pictorial matt covers, slight bumping to corners and extremities of spine, very slight scuffing to edges of spine, name of previous owner written neatly inside, foxing to page edges, internally a clean, sound copy). Tally number 330. Original price 24p net to rear cover

Originally published in 1968, this reprint is in good condition (slight wear to pictorial gloss covers, bumping to corners and extremities of spine scuffing and wear to spine, initials of previous owner on title page, otherwise internally a clean, sound copy).

The Sad Story of Henry (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends) by W. Awdry (Author) Format: Hardcover (48 pages) ISBN 10: 0721411703 ISBN 13: 9780721411705 Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd Published: 28 Jan 1988 3 in stock Item Condition: Used - Good Price: £2.59 Quantity: 1 2 3 Add to wishlist Or buy from Amazon.co.uk

"Wheels of Change" tells the story of the impact of the bicycle on women's lives from 1870s to the early years of the 20th century. It tells the stories of women who rode bicycles for fun, for profit, and to make a statement about women's rights or women's roles in the world. Illustrated liberally with photographs, maps, advertisements, and cartoons, as well as contemporary songs, poems, and newspaper clippings, the book helps readers travel to a time gone by to see firsthand how women used the bicycle...

Originally published in 1969, this reprint is in good condition (slight wear to pictorial matt covers, slight bumping to corners and extremities of spine, spine slightly faded, prize-giving plate pasted on title page, otherwise internally a very clean, sound copy).

More Information Ladybird Gift The Story of Football Notebook Journal. Pick your favourite Ladybird pocket journal featuring original imagery from the Ladybird Archive. 'The Story of Football' design is taken from the book which was part of the Ladybird Sports Series 606C. First published in 1964. This delightful notebook has lined paper. It has an elastic closure and a pocket. Measures 13.7cm x 9.2cm.

More Information THE STORY OF CRICKET a Vintage Ladybird Bookfrom the Sports Series 606c. First Edition in its original Dust Cover 1964. "With simple text and superb full-colour illustrations it tells the story of Cricket from the days when it was first played in England (more than 500 years ago) up to the present day Test Matches." Published : Wills & Hepworth Ltd. First edition 1964. Priced: 2/6 Net. Dust Jacket : Excellent, (Supplied in removable plastic sleeve). Boards: Excellent - Matt...

More Information THE STORY OF DANIEL a Ladybird Book from the Religious Stories Series 522. Matt Hardback. "Of all the Old Testament stories probably none is so familiar amongst boys and girls as the one of Daniel being cast into the den of lions" This dramatic episode is one of many incidents in Daniel's life of adventure." Published: Ladybird Books Ltd. First published in 1955 but this edition is probably from the early 1970s. Priced: None. Boards: Matt, Excellent Spine: Very good - a little...

More Information THE STORY OF FOOTBALL a Ladybird Book from the Sports Series 606c. Matt Hardback 1973. "Here is a story which will interest every boy, and encourage even the most reluctant young reader to get extra reading practice." "With simple text ans superb full-colour illustrations it tells the story of Football from the days when hundreds of men took part in one game to the present day cup finals." (from the book) Published: Ladybird Books Ltd. First published in 1964 this edition is...

More Information THE STORY OF MEDICINE a Vintage Ladybird Book from the Achievements Series 601. Matt Hardback 1978. This is the story of man's struggle against disease, a struggle that began in prehistoric times and continued through periods of advance and enlightenment. The story continues in an era of fantastic medical progress in which machines reproduce body functions and human organs are passed on from one person to another. Published : Ladybird Books Ltd. First published in 1972, this...

More Information THE STORY OF OUR CANALS a Ladybird Book from the Achievements Series 601. Gloss Hardback 1987. "From the opening of the Bridgewater Canal in 1761, until well into the 19th century, the canal system in Great Britain grew at a tremendous pace. At it's height, there were over 6,000 miles of navigable rivers and canals covering the length and breadth of the country, supplying the vital link between mines, farms, factories and ports." "The story of how this was achieved, of the colourful...

Originally published in 1966, this reprint is in good condition (slight wear and slight marking to pictorial matt covers, slight bumping to corners and extremities of spine, internally a very clean, sound copy). Tally number 330. Original price revised to 18p net to rear cover.

More Information THE STORY OF RADIO a First Edition Ladybird Book from the Achievements Series 601. Matt Hardback 1968. This book tells the fascinating story of Radio, - from the early forecasts of James Clerk maxwell and the experiments of Henrick Hertz and Marconi to the modern Post Office Tower and the use of radar. Published: ladybird Books Ltd. First Edition 1968. Price: 2/6 Net. Boards: Matt, Very good - slight rubbing at the bottom corners. Spine: Very good - light rubbing at the base...

More Information Here is the fascinating story of railways in Britain - from the earliest pioneer days to the mighty modern steam engines: from "Puffing Billy" and "The Rocket" to "Mallard" and the latest diesel and electric locomotives. Magnificently illustrated by Robert Ayton, this is a book for everyone who loves trains. Published : Wills & Hepworth Ltd. First Edition 1961 Price: 2/6 Net Dust Jacket: Good - there are two small tears on the back (3cm & 1.5cm) Small blue ink stain above the "O...