“Vade-Mecum du Motocyliste: Technique et pratique des cyclomoteur, vélomoteur, scooter et motocyclettes” (written in French, published by Moto Revue) Dimensions: 21 x 14 cm Print: 20th edition, around 1953 Number of pages: About 370 (!) Editions Techniques Lacôme, Paris. All pages without oil stains or creases and in very good condition. This compendium was intended for drivers of motorised two-wheelers before and after the Second World War, and it offers an extensive insight into the technology of scooters, motorcycles, two-wheelers with auxiliary engine, etc. with purchase advice. From the table of contents: Fonctionnement, Characteristiques d'un moteur, Distribution, Graissage, Carburation, Equipment Electrique, Les Deux Temps, Polycylindres, Transmission, Cadre, Sellerie, Sidecars, Cyclocars, ... Details on the following motorcycle brands/models, among others: Triumph 650, Guzzi Galletto, Velocette, Lohmann Diesel, Harley 1200, Imme, Parilla, Zündapp, Horex, Gilera, NSU Fox, BSA, ACMA Vespa, ... Carburettors: Solex, Graetzin, Lucas Dynamo, Puch 125, Mobylette, Motobécane…