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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: Office 1G - Storage King, Longfield Raod, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom TN2 3EYPhone number: 01892539284Email: info@aviation-bookshop.comVAT number: GB 232607290

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    Item arrived safely, just as listed, superb packaging, excellent communication. Outstanding service from ordering it to it being delivered in France 5 days later. Many thanks! 👍
  • -***d (175)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
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    The book came as described in great condition, was well packaged & came within 3 days of posting. I am always buying from this seller as there's always something new to view. Highly recommended
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    Past month
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    Excellent all round experience from ordering and to delivery. This book arrived well packaged, and as described by the seller, a great clean copy of a well out of date publicaation on the Hawker Siddely Trident. Great value and packed with information. I can't thank the seller enough. A pleasure to deal with and a credit to our eBay community. 10/10
  • a***t (3501)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
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    As described, well packaged, quickly shipped, good value, no worries! I have been buying from this seller for decades and he never disappoints.
  • a***n (936)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
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    Item arrived and as described, well packaged, good communication. Seller highly recommended.
  • k***s (3324)- Feedback left by buyer.
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    This item arrived amazingly quick, especially since it was sent from overseas. The price of the item and shipping was more than reasonable. It was not as advertised, as it had some spine damage, but overall, still decent. The seller did a great job to make this a really good transaction.
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