The complete history of the motorcycle in AustraliaOnly a few mint condition, numbered volumes of the fifth and final volume in the James Flood series, the Book of Motorcycling in Australia, are still available. These books are still in the original printer's packaging. Unopened and complete with slipcase.
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The James Flood Book of Motorcycling in Australia
Edited by Mr. Malcolm Grant and the late Mr. Harold H. Paynting. 272 pages Page size 317 x 267mm. Weight 3.5kg. Hardcover in a slipcase. Each volume individually numbered. Only 5000 copies printed. ISBN 0 9500953 6 2 Pricing
Book + regular Australia Post parcel delivery - $245 Book + domestic Express Post delivery - $275 Book + international airmail - $325 |
"Everything about the book reeks of quality. Like an expensive piece of machinery, the book has the feel of quality and the smell of almost decadent luxury."
Australian Motor Cycle News |
"The fifth volume is the first to deal totally with motorcycles and it treats the subject exhaustively"
Melbourne Age |
"If you're mad on motor bikes 'Motorcycling in Australia' is something you must get hold of - even if you have to give up booze and cigarettes."
Footscray Times |
"The photographs are magnificent. The book has some extraordinary detail on things such as World War I motorcycle use and 'early day champs and their accomplishments' the book would be treasured by any motorcyclist."
Adelaide Advertiser |