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The new history of Kitmaster & Airfix
 
Updated 7 May
Sales - The Bookstore
We stock a small number of new and recently published books on toy & model collecting subjects, currently including -
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TRIANG HORNBY 1965 - 1971 (Volume 2 of the Rovex Story) by Pat Hammond. 520 pages, over 700 illustrations most in full colour. Continues the story of Triang Railways after merging with the Hornby Dublo system. Pub - Feb 99. (FULL REVIEW FREE ON REQUEST by Email: UK post free to club members). Price £45.00, post £4 UK
THE HOBBIES STORY by Terry Davy: 100 years of history of the famous fretwork company. 128 pages, profusely illustrated in b/w. Soft covers. Price - £8.95, post £1.50 UK
MAMOD - THE STORY OF MALINS MODELS by Steve Malins.The inside story of the most famous toy steam business. 96 pages, 16 full colour. Hardback. £14.95, post £1.50 UK
BING'S TABLE RAILWAY by Jeff Carpenter. Detailed story of the forerunner of today's OO trains by a leading collector. 96 pages, 16 colour. Soft covers. Usual price £19.95: SUMMER SPECIAL FOR SHORT PERIOD ONLY £10 - including UK postage (overseas please add £3 towards airmail postage).
BRITISH JIGSAW PUZZLES by Tom Tyler. A4, 132 pages. 80 pages colour plates illustrating a wide range of puzzles (typically 6 or 8 to a page). The histories of the major companies are detailed, and there's a useful directory of all known makers. Hardback. Price £22.50, post £3 UK
MODEL PRICE GUIDE compiled by MODEL COLLECTOR magazine.This annual publication lists the mainstream British diecast ranges (and minor ones including Crescent, Benbros and Zebra) from their beginning (e.g. for Dinky Toys, 1931) right up to date, with a price guide bracket for each model. Price £5.95, post £1 UK
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LET'S STICK TOGETHER - the history of Kitmaster and Airfix railway kits, written by Stephen Knight, secretary of the Kitmaster Collectors' Club. Casebound, 96 pages inc 16 in full colour. Pub March '99. Price - £13.95, post £2 UK
SPECIAL OFFERS
MECCANO CONSTRUCTORS GUIDE by Bert Love: 150 page reprint of 1971 Meccano Magazine articles, excellent for the budding model builder : AT 1971 PRICE £1.25!!!! Post free with other items, or add 50p UK post.
COLLECTING TIN TOYS BY Jack Tempest. Useful reference work for the beginner - this is the original 144pp hardback edition, marked £14.95. SPECIAL PRICE £6.95. Post free with any other book order, or add £1.50 UK post.
"SUPERIOR METAL SOLDIERS" - Composite of Britains' illustrated catalogues of 1905-1910 period includes contemporary sets of soldiers plus other Britains' lines such as toys, novelties, board games and the famous "Equestrienne" game. This 20 page booklet was first produced by Britains in 1972 as a numbered edition. We have some of the 1985 authorised reprint at only £1 (Post free with other orders or add 50p).
BRITAINS 1993 "CENTENARY YEAR" METAL SOLDIERS CATALOGUE. Original shop stock of this collectable catalogue only £2 (post free with any book order).
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