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THE AVIATION BOOKSHOP

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We can trace our origins back to the partnership of Jack Beaumont and D. H. Clarke in the late 1940s. These gentlemen amassed a large stock of books and magazines and traded in Enfield, north of London.

By the mid 1950s Jack ran the business as Beaumont Aviation Literature from his home in Russell Lane, Enfield, later moving to a shop nearby at 2A Ridge Avenue, Winchmore Hill and began to devote himself full time to the enterprise.

Although there was not the vast range of titles on the subject that we are accustomed to today, trade was brisk with Putnam and MacDonald titles that are rarities today.

In 1964 Jack moved the business to 11 Bath Street, London EC1. Jack opened the new shop six days a week with Phillip Jarrett as his assistant. The shop became a Mecca and meeting place for enthusiasts, some club meetings taking place down in the cellar amid the thousands of magazine back issues.

With the expiry of the lease in 1974, we moved to Holloway Road, North London and about that
Location: United KingdomMember since: 07 Oct, 2005Seller: watson698

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Business name: Simon WatsonFirst name: SimonSurname: WatsonAddress: 31 Vale Road, TN1 1BS Tunbridge Wells, United KingdomPhone number: 01892539284Email: info@aviation-bookshop.comVAT number: GB 232607290

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My pre-purchase question was answered promptly and courteously. This rare book was packed well in padded cardboard and arrived in great condition. Most surprising was how fast it arrived from the UK - faster than many of my domestic purchases. I'm extremely happy with the book and with the transaction overall. I will definitely purchase from this seller again. Very professional. Thanks!
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The packages came in the exact time they were listed, fast and wrapped with care. The product itself was in the condition it was listed in. Definitely recommend this seller for fast and reliable shipping. Great service, wonderful experience.
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The packages came in the exact time they were listed, fast and wrapped with care. The product itself was in the condition it was listed in. Definitely recommend this seller for fast and reliable shipping. Great service, wonderful experience.
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The packages came in the exact time they were listed, fast and wrapped with care. The product itself was in the condition it was listed in. Definitely recommend this seller for fast and reliable shipping. Great service, wonderful experience.
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The packages came in the exact time they were listed, fast and wrapped with care. The product itself was in the condition it was listed in. Definitely recommend this seller for fast and reliable shipping. Great service, wonderful experience.
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The packages came in the exact time they were listed, fast and wrapped with care. The product itself was in the condition it was listed in. Definitely recommend this seller for fast and reliable shipping. Great service, wonderful experience.
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