1:43 scale. Two R1 cars, one with Beck’s branding, and one artic race transporter, also Beck’s branded. Mint. Boxed.

1:18 scale. Mint. Boxed.

1:12 scale. Mint. Boxed.

1:12 scale. Much rarer than the standard model. Mint. Boxed.

1:18 scale. Mint. Boxed.

Osprey Automotive, 1994. Black cloth binding in black cloth slip-case. Philip’s well-crafted and informed words are neatly complemented by Peter Burn’s fine images. Protected by its original mailing box. Fine book and slip-case in VG box.

PJ Publishing. 2007. 272 pp. 9 x 12. In my view, the best book about Ecurie Ecosse. Eric is a Scottish writer and journalist who has been deeply embedded in the Scottish motor racing scene for years. He has drawn strongly on that deep well of knowledge and contacts to create this book. Fine/VG.

Stanley Paul. 1962. History of the famous team founded by David and various keen amateur Scottish racers in the early 50s, which went to win Le Mans two years in succession in the 1950s. Not seen very often these days. VG/VG.

An extremely comprehensive history of the company and the cars. Starts with the early days in the 1890s, though the glory days in the 1950s then on to the cars’ successes in historic racing and finally the resurrection of the name with the likes of the Centenary editions and the “Storm”. As always with Paul’s books, his finely-crafted words are backed by painstaking research. VG/VG.

The story of a remarkable man. Born severely disabled, he fought back though several operations and eventually became a world-class racing driver, notably in Lister-Jaguars. VG/VG.

2021. A superlative labour of love by the current owner of the car that draws on the experiences of the four previous owners and a whole range of Jaguar and motor-racing players. An outstanding aspect of the book is over 400 photos, many seen here for the first time. 603 copies of the standard book were published, but this is no 78 of the slip-cased limited edition of only 100 copies – each signed by Clive. Rare. Mint in Mint slip-case.

Published by Barrie and Rockliff in 1960. First Edition with 59 excellent b/w photos. Duncan Hamilton’s superbly atmospheric autobiography from a period when motor racing was fun, even at the international level. VG/VG.

Nick was a Jaguar designer who among many other projects was the lead designer for the XJ220 interior. This book reviews the development of Jaguar’s design from the Swallow era forward to the F-type and XE. Fine.

This truly is a very special book and proof of that was in last November, it was voted “RAC Motorsport Book of the Year” in its category. It was also very warmly reviewed in the January issue of “Motor Sport” by Doug Nye, the highly-respected doyen of motoring historians. A copy of that review accompanies this book. Fine and unread.

Second edition. Patrick Stephens. 1985. Win Percy’s own copy and signed by him. The cover shows him driving the TWR XJS on its way to victory at Donnington, first time out in April 1984. VG.

Dalton Watson. 2018. A unique record of a fascinating aspect of the Jaguar automobilia hobby. Bud’s approach is beautifully summarised by the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote that he puts right up front “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” This book is a superb testament to Bud’s success in following Emerson’s advice! Fine in slipcase.

1993. A former French paratrooper, Roland was a luminary of the French Jaguar scheme in the 80s and 90s. His particular speciality was Jaguars that had been modified or adapted by others – for better or for worse! His own collection was unique and he ranged far and wide in his research for this book. It is made particularly accessible by being bi-lingual in English and French, though his translator was clearly not a native English-speaker. Unique, rare and fascinating. Fine.

Motorbooks International, USA. 1985. 11 x 9. A superb extended photo essay on the milestone cars. It starts with the SS 100 and ends with the XJS. Exceptional photos, many from the Road & Track picture archive, and well-informed commentary by one of America’s top-flight motoring writers. Fine book in VG dw. Seldom seen outside the States. VG/VG.

Haynes. 1982. 8.5 x 11. 415 pp. The first vol. of Andrew Whyte’s award-winning duo. Researched from the Company archives while Andrew was working in the PR dept at Browns Lane. The depth of research that went into these two books was exceptional, covering as they do, so many years of the Company’s competitive history. One of the seminal books in any Jaguar library. Fine.

Discusses four dealerships – Stratstone in London, Drabble & Allen in Manchester, Hornburg in the States and P J Evans in Birmingham. Foreword by Nick Scheele. An unusual take on the Jaguar story and a fascinating read. Fine.

EPA in 1992. 12 x 10. 208 pp. This is the superbly-bound hard-back edition, protected by a strong slip-case. Not to be confused with the later soft-back editions. Ranges widely across the cars from the first SS Cars days to the early 1990s as can be seen from the list of contents in the second photo. Excellent photography throughout – some contemporary, some modern. Mint book in Fine slip-case.

Jaguar Cars 1972. 64 pp. 9.5 x 9.5. Although he is not credited, this was written by Andrew Whyte. A photo-review of the company’s history and products. A milestone book for the Jaguar bibliophile as it is the only hardback book ever published by Jaguar (as opposed to JDHT, etc.). VG.

MRP. 1980. Covers four of the principal Jaguar-engined sports-racers of the late ’50 – Cooper, HWM, Lister and Tojeiro. VG/VG.

Leslie Frewin of London. 1976. 7.5 x 10. An intriguing review of the sport from the 1920s forward with the prime emphasis on the post-war years. Ecurie Ecosse carry the Jaguar banner and it is very interesting to read the accounts of their competitors. Fine/Fine.

Osprey Publishing. 1986. The career of the Jaguar V12 engine in international racing – Group 44, TWR, Broadspeed Coupe, etc. VG/VG.

A superb book of motoring cartoons by Sallon of the Daily Mail. 7.5 x 10. 68 pp. Metal spiral binding. Published jointly by Shell-Mex and BP in 1956 to mark the 60th anniversary of the British motor industry. Naturally, given the era, the images include large number of Jaguar drivers. These books are becoming scarce as many have been dismantled so the individual prints can be mounted and framed. Some age-browning of the cover and elsewhere. This is chemistry in action, not neglect. The wire binding is totally rust-free. VG.

Three are by Andrew Whyte and one each by Paul Skilleter and Philip Porter. They cover the following cars – SS 90 and SS 100. D-type and XKSS. XK120 & XK140. E-type and Mark 2. Rare as a set. All VG.

2001 – 2nd edition. Aztek. Revised and updated by Michael L. Cook. 271 pp. A unique review of the post-war development of Jaguar’s operations in North America by two of the leading players. This is Mike’s presentation copy to Norman Dewis and has his note of thanks to Norman on the frontispiece. Fine.

“Jaguar: Marketing the Marque – The History of Jaguar Seen Through Its Advertising, Brochures and Catalogues” and “Jaguar in Coventry: Building the Legend.” Two books with an unusual take on Jaguar’s history and both very well researched, as is always the case with Nigel’s books. Fine.

Haynes. 2004. 224 pp. The post-war story from the creation of the XK engine for the XK120 and Mark VII through to the V8 and the V6 engines. Jeff is a specialist engineering writer. Fine/Fine.

Special edition published for Jaguar Cars in 1980. Signed dedication by Andrew – “George, with best wishes”. Also signed by Lofty England and Bob Tullius of Group 44 in the States. VG.

As one of the top Jaguar writers, Philip has assembled an amazing collection of Jaguar automobilia from the earliest days of the company and he presents an intriguing selection in these two books. There is some overlap but together, they present a unique overview. Fine.

An original cartoon by Julian Kirk. Signed original watercolour. Mint.

Another witty original cartoon by Julian.

Fine.

Signed, original watercolour cartoons by Julian Kirk. Fine.

Fine.

Fine.

Fine.

Julian Kirk cartoon of the owl and the pussy cat in their beautiful pea-green SS100. Fine.

An amusing original Julian Kirk cartoon, signed by Julian. Fine.