badger Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hi All Just spotted this: https://www.bookworldws.co.uk/product/british-military-trucks-of-world-war-two/ Its a limited edition paperback reprint of Les Freathys book. Apparently this is a limited reprint for Bookworld as Tankograd didn't want to reprint themselves. Not cheap but certainly cheaper than the original has been going for. Postage was also quite high at £5!! I ordered one immediately as have been trying to track this down for years!! Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcastle Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Pity - Justin from Bookworld replied to my query to say "sold out" and to try Paul; Meekens books as he sold a large number to them. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Wow - I placed my order this morning with Bookworld and have had a confirmation through. Glad I didn't hang around as I have been seriously regretting not buying this when it was first released. Thanks for the heads up on the other seller though. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I have ordered a copy so will be interested in seeing if I get an email to my home address . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Ordered just now and got an email confirmation within two minutes, so may be worth another try? Been after this for a while to go with the Cold War volume I already have so was happy to stumble into this thread Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 42 minutes ago, Foxbat said: Ordered just now and got an email confirmation within two minutes, so may be worth another try? Been after this for a while to go with the Cold War volume I already have so was happy to stumble into this thread Andy Glad to have been of service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share Posted July 5, 2021 Just had an email to say my order has been processed so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Been informed mine will be delivered tomorrow . . .👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Boak Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 It's a wonderful book, full of ideas. You might also like its companion work on British vehicles in Wehrmacht service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) Well, I managed to secure one of the Paul Meekins copies. I was nervous that photographic reproduction might have suffered in the reprint. Of course, I can't tell whether it has or not, but I found the reproduction quite acceptable: don't worry! Very impressed with the service from Paul Meekins. Ordered early yesterday, arrived today at 10.30: credit to Royal Mail. Book inside a cellophane wrapper inside bubble wrap inside a cardboard book sleeve, so it is in the mintiest of mint conditions, with nary a fingerprint on it. Now to enjoy: best reference on a poorly documented subject since Mike Conniford laid down his quill. PS Special thanks to @Hardcastle for the tip-off, without which I would have missed the boat -again! Edited July 6, 2021 by Seahawk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Mine is due to be delivered in the next hour by DPD. Sadly I'm at work so won't get to fondle it until tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Delivered today and already had a lunch time peruse. This is heaven sent to me 😁 thanks @badger. Already spotted a very cool project for the future 😉 Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junco Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Excellent book, picked up a first edition quite a while ago. Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Well it was worth the wait! Currently having a coffee and a perusal. Mine was also very well packaged and arrived safely in mint condition. It even has a good smell!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Got mine too, similarly well packed. Haven't had more than a quick flick through so far, it needs to be savoured when I have the proper amount of free time Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcastle Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Hi all I discovered why "No stock/Sold out" when I asked about it - none of the UK sellers post to South Africa, So will have to go without. (Also the Rand-Pound exchange rate is a killer - almost 20 rand for a pound!) My luck Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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