Motorcycles: general interest Books
Mortons Media Group Vintage & Classic Motorcycle: Diary of 1000 Rides
Book SynopsisOver 1000 rides and biking events you can do this year are listed in this brand new bookazine from the VMCC the Vintage Motorcycle Club, which welcomes all bikes over 25 years old. Britain''s biggest club for old bikes, the VMCC has over 13,500 members. Over 80 local sections organise runs, ride-ins, pub meets and more there''s bound to be one near you. Not only that, but the Diary of 1000 Rides is packed with advice on buying your first classic bike the joys and pitfalls, where to buy spares and how much to spend. As a bonus, there are other features from Vintage & Classic Motorcycle, the VMCC''s monthly magazine from crossing South America by Norton to restoring a Kawasaki Z1000. Diary of 1000 Rides is your gateway into the world of the VMCC we love old bikes, come and join us.
£9.99
Mortons Media Group Island Racer
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£9.99
Mortons Media Group BSA Pictorial History of the Great British
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£23.75
GB Publishing Org Absurd
Book SynopsisPointless, risky, absurd. Yes, that is the beauty of it – absurdly determined to metamorphose themselves into a glossy photograph seen in a glossy magazine that caused a spark of desire within the tinder-dry kindling of their imagination. They were consumed with all that the photograph promised until that reality could be made theirs: to achieve all of the experience, the life's journey implied within it, to redefine their already long lives, to change themselves, to fast-track to the achievement of the decades of experience exemplified by those young adventurers in that glossy photograph in that glossy magazine. What an absurd notion. For no other reason, it had to be: three quickly became five guys on heritage motorcycles, hooking up with an ex-Special Forces operative and a combat zone photographer to make it seven for a safari across the top of Africa. From Spain to Tangier, they traversed the Riff, navigated the Atlas Mountains, circled Cirque du Jaffar, and rode through the Gorges du Ziz. Rough-riding across Morocco has never been so much fun. Wild camping on the way under star-spattered sky, across unforgiving terrain where luxury is a warm sleeping bag. In places where if you don't guard it you lose it, and where changing co-ordinates on a fast and furious basis makes good sense. Through oft sudden lows where the warmth of a Moroccan welcome exceeds the heat from black coffee, honeyed mint teas, or a meal from a hot tajine. Until dusty boots touch down on the sands of the Sahara at Erg Chebbi to witness a new dawn rise.Trade ReviewPress – Octane magazine, Bike magazine. Author interviews: Talk Radio Europe, Adventure Rider Radio. Podcasts/video on https://www.gbpublishing.co.uk/absurd
£21.59
GB Publishing Org Absurd
Book SynopsisPointless, risky, absurd. Yes, that is the beauty of it - absurdly determined to metamorphose themselves into a glossy photograph seen in a glossy magazine that caused a spark of desire within the tinder-dry kindling of their imagination. They were consumed with all that the photograph promised until that reality could be made theirs: to achieve all of the experience, the life's journey implied within it, to redefine their already long lives, to change themselves, to fast-track to the achievement of the decades of experience exemplified by those young adventurers in that glossy photograph in that glossy magazine. What an absurd notion. For no other reason, it had to be: three quickly became five guys on heritage motorcycles, hooking up with an ex-Special Forces operative and a combat zone photographer to make it seven for a safari across the top of Africa. From Spain to Tangier, they traversed the Riff, navigated the Atlas Mountains, circled Cirque du Jaffar, and rode through the Gorges du Ziz. Rough-riding across Morocco has never been so much fun. Wild camping on the way under star-spattered sky, across unforgiving terrain where luxury is a warm sleeping bag. In places where if you don't guard it you lose it, and where changing co-ordinates on a fast and furious basis makes good sense. Through oft sudden lows where the warmth of a Moroccan welcome exceeds the heat from black coffee, honeyed mint teas, or a meal from a hot tajine. Until dusty boots touch down on the sands of the Sahara at Erg Chebbi to witness a new dawn rise.Trade ReviewPress - Octane magazine, Bike magazine. Author interviews: Talk Radio Europe, Adventure Rider Radio. Podcasts/video on https://www.gbpublishing.co.uk/absurd
£16.14
Key Publishing Ltd Classic British Motorcycles: An Illustrated
Book SynopsisClassic British motorcycles were more than simple machines, they were a cultural phenomenon that lasted half a century. From the early days of motoring, British innovators led the way, building some of the world's most famous motorcycles, as well as some of the best performers. At one point, the rest of the motorcycle world followed Britain's lead, and by the late 1950s, the British were by far the largest producers of motorcycles in the world. However, barely a decade later, the British motorcycle industry was almost bankrupt and in utter disarray. Illustrated with over 150 photographs, this book explores the rise and fall of the British motorcycle industry, looking at its history through the years and then at the motorcycles themselves by brand, giving the complete story of these amazing machines. 150 illustrations
£11.99
The Book Guild Ltd Travels with Maridadi: Harley-Davidson Adventures
Book SynopsisAfter a botched spinal operation left her partially paralysed aged forty-five, Bizzie Frost found herself unable to enjoy the active lifestyle she loved in Saudi Arabia. That was remedied six years later when her airline captain husband, Frosty, proposed they buy a Harley-Davidson. An invitation to join friends on a 2,500km ride to Oman was irresistible and they bought a customised Road King. They named her Maridadi, meaning 'beautiful' in Swahili. Travels with Maridadi is an epic account of their adventures on Maridadi in Saudi Arabia, a country rarely visited by outsiders during the thirty years that Bizzie called it home. Riding pillion with Frosty, she travelled thousands of kilometres across the deserts and mountains of the Kingdom, as well as other Middle Eastern countries. Her stories and photographs breathe life into the scenery, people and culture of the Kingdom, and convey the freedom and healing power of motorcycling on the open road.
£9.49
Wilkinson Publishing Worlds Best Motorcycles Inside the Acclaimed MC
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£18.50
Wolfgang Publications Harley-Davidson Sportster/Buell Engine Hop-Up Guide
£24.00
Wolfgang Publications Advanced Custom and Motorcycle Assembly and Fabrication Manual
£25.65
Wolfgang Publications Vintage Dirt Bikes Enthusiasts Guide
£27.00
Wolfgang Publications Advanced Pinstripe Art: How-to Secrets from the Masters
£25.65
Wolfgang Publications Triumph Motorcycle Restoration
£26.83
Wolfgang Publications Sheet Metal Fabrication Basics
Book SynopsisDesigned to provide how-to help for fabricators working at home and in small shops. This book documents the creation of numerous simple shapes, made mostly with hammer and dolly, hand-operated shirker-stretcher, and various mallets. It also includes a section on welding both aluminum and steel.
£25.14
Wolfgang Publications Harley-Davidson Twin CAM, Hop-Up and Rebuild Manual
£25.00
McSweeney's Publishing Bicycles Locked to Poles
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£13.45
CarTech Inc Dyno Testing and Tuning
£27.94
Wolfgang Publications How to Build an Old Skool Bobber
£25.98
Wolfgang Publications Custom Bike Building Basics: Tips and Tricks for the Backyard Garage Mechanic
£26.83
Central Recovery Press Riding a Straight and Twisty Road
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£15.26
Periscope Film, LLC Motorcycle, Solo Harley-Davidson Model WLA Technical Manual
£10.79
£37.98
Periscope Film LLC Indian Military Motorcycle Model 340 Manual of Care and Maintenance
£9.37
Banyan Tree Press Freedom's Rush II: More Tales from the Biker and
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£20.54
Lit Verlag The F-Frame Moultons: Volume 2
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£20.25
Freytag-Berndt Harz Motorcycle map 1:150,000
Book SynopsisThe Harz motorcycle map makes bikers' hearts beat faster. The road map is designed for the planning and implementation of extended motorcycle tours and impresses with its easy-to-read and detailed cartography. The Harz motorcycle map is particularly suitable for experienced motorcyclists, because the winding routes through Germany's northernmost mountains are sometimes demanding. Six tours, including around the Brocken (1,142 m), ensure varied driving fun. Excursion tips round off the information section of the Harz motorcycle map with references to towns and their sights as well as biker meeting places. The routes are marked directly on the map. The tours and numerous sights along the route are described on the back of the map and you can find out which intermediate stops are worthwhile. Information on the Harz motorcycle map Scale: 1:150,000 937 km of marked motorcycle tours biker hangouts tour information Scenic routes 61x90 cm GPX tracks Waterproof and tear resistant Among the outstanding sights in the Harz Mountains are of course the Brocken and a ride on one of the various narrow-gauge railways. The Hexentanzplatz near Thale, stalactite caves, visitor mines, the colorful town of Wernigerode and numerous health resorts form a large selection of other destinations Waterproof and tear-resistant The map is printed on a special waterproof and durable paper so that it can also be used for orientation on rainy days. Resource-saving production The map consists of 80% ground limestone. The production is much more resource-saving than with conventional paper because the consumption of water, wood and energy is significantly lower.
£12.26
Taschen GmbH The Little Book of Tom. Bikers
Book SynopsisIn 1953 Marlon Brando donned a black leather Perfecto motorcycle jacket, military cap, denim jeans, and engineer boots to portray Johnny, sneering leader of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, in The Wild One. In 1954 Tom of Finland abandoned brown leather in his artwork to create his own wild ones: muscular, hyper-masculine, black leather-clad rebels with powerful engines between their legs. The look was adopted by the Satyrs Motorcycle Club, the first gay outlaw club, that same year, making Tom’s fantasy world reality. Of course, being Tom, he soon customized his new gay icons, adding leather jodhpurs, knee high boots and leather caps, and every motorcycle bore the brand name “Tom” on the gas tank. Tom’s bikers first appeared as two “Motorcycle Boys” in Physique Pictorial, Winter 1958. Another made the cover of the April 1960 issue. Bikers dominated his PP content from then on, as a nod to its American readership as much as his growing obsession. When he sought an ongoing character, a personal avatar, in 1968, he created Kake as the ultimate biker leatherman, and elaborated on his riding adventures – of every kind - through 26-panel stories. Tom adopted Kake’s gear as his own, presenting in black leather jacket, white t-shirt, jeans, and high boots to the end of his life. The Little Book of Tom: Bikers includes Tom’s earliest images for Physique Pictorial, Kake in motorcycle gear, biker panel stories, and sizzling single drawings, all packed into 192 pages of sexy, masculine men enjoying other masculine men in black leather, blue jeans, and high black boots. On bikes.
£13.50
Taschen GmbH Ultimate Collector Motorcycles
Book SynopsisDream Rides: The most spectacular bikes on the planet. From the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller to the 2020 Aston Martin AMB 001, this set lavishly explores 100 of the most desirable motorcycles to have ever sped thrillingly around a circuit or along an open road. From pioneering record-breakers, luxury tourers, and legendary roadracers to GP-winning machines, iconic superbikes, and exotic customs, this book celebrates motorcycle design and engineering at its highest level. Many examples are from acclaimed private collections and very rarely seen. Others are the all-out stars of renowned motorcycle museums—such as the 1938 Brough Superior “Golden Dream” or the 1957 MV Agusta 500 4C, which took John Surtees to World Championship glory. Alongside some early survivors in astonishingly original condition is a stable of fabled racers—the actual machines that were competed on by the likes of Dario Ambrosini, Tarquinio Provini, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, and Kenny Roberts.The fascinating stories behind these fabulous motorbikes are expertly recounted in detail, alongside stunning imagery specially taken for the book by the world’s leading motorcycle photographers. Also included are rare archival gems, from early posters to remarkable action shots. In addition, there is a foreword by legendary petrolhead Jay Leno, and interviews with George Barber, founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum; Sammy Miller, championship-winning racer and founder of the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum; Ben Walker, Department Director of Motorcycles at Bonhams; Paul d’Orléans, founder of The Vintagent; and Gordon McCall, cofounder of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, the world-renowned motorcycle concours event held in Carmel, California.A cornucopia of motorcycle treasures and an absolute must-have for all bike enthusiasts!Trade Review“Just like the machines wedged between its covers, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles is something worth owning. It’s one of the best (if not the best) motorcycle books we’ve ever come across, and we’d happily recommend it to anyone with even the slightest attraction to motorcycles.” * BIKEEXIF *“A monolithic double-volume compendium of iconic and collectible motorcycles. Flipping through the pages of Ultimate Collector Motorcycles is like meandering through the halls of a passionately-curated motorcycle museum… The photography is crisp and immersive, to the point that you feel like you can reach out and touch the patina on some of the more well-worn bikes.” * BIKEEXIF *“An essential work for lovers of two wheels… from the pioneers to the latest technology.” * Harper’s Bazaar *“An indispensable publication for any ardent bike enthusiast, and even those with a casual interest will be drawn into the fascinating story each example has to tell.” * Robb Report *“Ultimate Collector Motorcycles is a two-volume encomium to a subject never before presented in such depth, bringing over 1,100 photographs to life in a way smaller formats simply can’t, with the design, printing, and paper quality to which we’ve become accustomed from publishing house TASCHEN.” * Robb Report *“…an exquisite celebration of motorcycles at their very best.” * GQ *“Full of insight and delight. Highly recommended, even for those more used to four wheels than two.” * Momentum *"A magnificent, two-volume book staging style-defining motorcycles as works of art." * Süddeutsche Zeitung *“…encapsulate[s] the aesthetic beauty and cultural impact of these special machines.” * Robb Report *“The definitive work for classic motorbike enthusiasts.” * Maxim *“Beautifully designed and leavened with some gorgeous ephemera.” * Octane *“…this is quite simply the best motorcycle book ever published — no contest.” * Motorcycle Classics *“This book is more than just a collection of pictures and descriptions. It takes you on a journey through time from the earliest days of motorcycle design to the present day… Stunning.” * Force One *“As far as high end, ‘coffee table’ style books go, there are quite a lot that focus on motorcycles. But not a one of them can hold a candle to this pair of impressive tomes.” * Motorcycle Sport & Leisure *“…a hell of a lot of book. Firstly in its sheer physical scale and secondly for the wonderful delights within. There’s fact, insight and period pictures for the 100 bikes covered, with amazing contemporary photography and truly fabulous full-page details. Expect to lose days just simply gawping.” * Bike Magazine *Masterpiece. Stunning. Superb. Roll out the superlatives; they all apply to Ultimate Collector Motorcycles. Of the dozens of books about motorcycles, including classic, rare, and collectible bikes we have reviewed, nothing comes close to this.” * ultimatemotorcycling.com *“The number of bikes in the book is limited to 100, only the most special bikes got a place in this masterpiece. Each bike is discussed in detail and supported by beautiful photography. They are two stunners of books that come in a beautiful slipcase and will not look out of place on any bookshelf.” * wheels-and-things.com *“…a double-volume anthology featuring many of the most valuable bikes in existence today, from cherished race winners to pioneering record-breakers. Each bike is pictured in exquisite detail and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history and technical features.” * Dezeen *“TASCHEN has finally turned its attention to collectible motorcycles with its massive, two-volume set… Regardless of your motorcycle judgments, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles will challenge both you and the sturdiness of your coffee table. Worth its 20.7-pound weight and 940 pages in words alone.” * Motorcyclist *“Enjoy the beauty that comes with the raw power of the bikes.” * Jay Leno *
£237.50
Die Gestalten Verlag Born-Free: Motorcycle Show
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£32.00
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Soul Fuel
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£35.00
Benevento Ser Marc Márquez: Cómo Gano MIS Carreras
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£39.78
Gestalten Moto Trips !: En Route Autour Du Monde
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£42.75
Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A Motocicletas puesta a punto de motores de 4
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£22.03
Ediciones Paraninfo, S.A Motocicletas puesta a punto de motores de 2
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£19.39
Silvana Rule All Roads: A Journey across the Italian
Book SynopsisThe photographs collected in this volume accompany us aboard the new Multistrada V4 produced by Ducati, to discover its spirit which coincides with the very essence of the journey: 3000 kilometres travelled along some of the most evocative itineraries in Italy, or on the coastal roads of Sardinia, on the summit craters in Sicily and on the snow-capped peaks of Abruzzo. Speed and control, power and balance of this vehicle — the result of an ambitious project that represents a turning point not only for the famous Italian motorcycle manufacturer but for the entire industry — blend with the landscapes of the surrounding nature, restoring the experience of a journey with just one ultimate goal: the road itself. Text in English and Italian.
£25.50
Silvana Dream Wilder: The Adventure of a Lifetime
Book SynopsisBy retracing the salient moments through the words of its protagonists, this book illustrates the DesertX project: the first Ducati specifically designed for off-roading. A bike built to transform our wildest travel dreams into reality, DesertX is not just enjoyment, performance and the timeless appeal of legendary Dakarian feats. It is also a design challenge, creative rather than solely engineering-based, that harnesses all the Borgo Panigale manufacturer’s technological passion and developmental drive. Text in English and Italian.
£27.20
White Star Vespa
Book SynopsisThe new official book approved by Piaggio about the legend of the Vespa. When the Vespa debuted in 1946, it was received with an air of scepticism. It soon became a success. It was the first two-wheeled version of the compact and responded perfectly to the post-war need for mobility. It has also become famous for its unique design that many have tried to imitate; it truly is an icon. The Vespa is not just any scooter, it is the scooter, known and loved all over the world.
£25.00
Giorgio Nada Editore Bologna Motorcycles of the Years 1930-45
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£31.50
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambretta: Illustrated Guide to the
Book SynopsisAfter having digested all the technical information supplied by the concessionaires of the period, and having created thousands of illustrations showing all the versions produced by Innocenti between 1947 and 1971 piece by piece, the author has brought to life a guide that shows even the smallest modification carried out over the years on the various models that have appeared in the marketplace. Due to those illustrations, it is possible to see when a particular modification was introduced during the production cycle of an individual model. The book is also enriched by dozens of original documents of the period published in colour, production graphs and, no less important, all the official technical specifications of the Traffic Control Authority for the registration of Lambretta vehicles.
£45.00
Giorgio Nada Editore Superbike 2017/2018: The Official Book
Book SynopsisThe 2017 championship is analysed by the authors of this classic official annual, first published with the purpose of informing the public of one of the most compelling and fascinating world championships. Among the new elements for this season is the starting grid of race two, which has been revolutionised in relation to the past, with the winner of the Saturday race obliged to start from ninth place. But the variation of the technical regulation is marginal, apart from the confirmation once more of the various other championships, which were tested over many seasons and reserved for the 1000 and 600 cc, the new entry of the small SuperSport 300 stands out. Apart from the authors telling the stories, there is the work of Fabrizio Porrozzi, one of the best photographers of the SBK World Championship.
£34.20
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambretta TV/Li: Prima Serie - Series I: Storia,
Book SynopsisFollowing the monograph devoted to the Lui, this latest volume focuses on another iconic Lambretta the TV-LI Series I. In the history of the Lambretta, the TV and LI Series I laid the foundations of a new engineering concept that revolutionised the traditional model with shaft drive, sold from 1947 to 1958 in hundreds of thousands of examples. There were numerous innovations characterising this new series of models: the engine adopted a duplex chain transmission with a four-speed gearbox and the cylinder was set horizontally, while in terms of the chassis, the most significant novelties concerned the larger 10" wheels and the dimensions of the bodywork. No less important were the improvements to the rear suspension, which abandoned the famous torsion bar for a more efficient motorcycle-style spring-damper unit. For the first time a Lambretta reached a displacement of 170 cc and could offer high performance with a maximum speed of over 100 kph. This model, which went head-to-head with the Vespa 150 GS, is without doubt one of the most sought-after by collectors today. Even the more tranquil LI 125 and 150 were extremely successful, with thousands of examples of this exceptional Innocenti scooter still on the roads today, appreciated for their incredible robustness and stability. Vittorio Tessera, "Mr Lambretta," covers the entire technical, industrial and social history of these models, while the books is illustrated with hundreds of photographs.
£28.50
Giorgio Nada Editore Classic Motorcycles Restoration Guide
Book SynopsisThe book is the fruit of hands-on experience gained in the workshop as well as knowledge gleaned over years of consulting books, manufacturers' manuals and specialist magazines by one of the leading technical journalists in the sector, Massimo Clarke. It is intended as an easy-to-read guide with clear, precise contents regarding the restoration of classic bikes, with attention being focussed not on pre-war models but those from the Sixties and Seventies, those on which we still work most frequently today. All aspects of restoration are dealt with special reference to mechanical work on the engines and the chassis components, those which enthusiasts can do themselves in their own garages, using tools that are easy to find at reasonable costs. The book is enhanced by an in-depth examination of the reassembly of the crankcase and two chapters dedicated to the final drive and the spark plugs. A guide of fundamental importance for those who want to "get their hands dirty" around their classic bikes.
£36.00
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambretta D/LD 125/150: 1951-1958 Storie Modelli
Book SynopsisThe industrial and technical history of the Lambretta D/LD series, the classic Lambretta par excellence, the model that has represented the purest essence of the scooter "made in Italy", as told through invaluable archive materials. Previously unpublished photos and official documents discovered in the Innocenti archives along with accurate texts by Vittorio Tessera, the leading expert on the historic scooter in Italy and the world. With this model, Innocenti proved capable of conquering the national and international markets; exported throughout the world, the D/LD was a great success, loved and appreciated by thousands of users. Chapters dedicated to advertising, to the famous people who fell in live with it and to the marketing of the D and DL series around the world complete this latest title in the series that also includes the volumes Lambretta LUI, Lambretta TV/LI Series I and Lambretta TV/LI Scooterstyle Series III.
£34.20
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambretta DL/GP: History, models and documents
Book SynopsisThe fascinating story of the Milanese scooter par excellence concluded with the Lambretta DL-GP series. This book looks at all aspects of this special scooter: its history, its technical evolution, its sporting victories, with a specific chapter devoted to the British market, which more than any other took the DL to its heart and still today considers it to be the pinnacle of Innocenti’s production. The last model produced by Innocenti had been developed at the famous Bertone design centre in Turin which, with a few but substantial modifications managed to breathe new life into the Lambretta, making it even more sporting and elegant, sophisticated and modern. With a curious black splash on the leg shield, the new model soon became a best-seller on the crowded international scooter market. It enjoyed enormous success in Great Britain, being transformed into a cult object for the most sporting and demanding scooterists. More than fifty years after its launch, its styling its styling is still modern and the model is still very popular with scooterists all over the world.
£35.99
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambreta Junior 50, 100, 125: History, models and
Book SynopsisThe industrial and technical history of the Lambretta Junior series, told through invaluable archive materials. In the early Sixties, Innocenti took a technological leap in the engineering of the Lambretta, introducing for the first time a monocoque frame clearly inspired by its direct rival, Piaggio’s Vespa. This led to the birth of the Junior series, with models aimed at younger riders and with lower list prices than the traditional LI and TV versions. This new book devotes specific chapters to questions of production, technology, advertising, and many other areas of interest regarding this series of models that once again enjoyed notable success with the public.
£31.99
Giorgio Nada Editore Lambretta 125 AB
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£31.99
Weldon Owen, Incorporated The Motorcycle: Definitive Collection of the Haas
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£40.00
