The Observer's Book of Automobiles (The Observer's Pocket Series No. 21)
by Richard T. Parsons; Foreword by Stirling Moss
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Frederick Warne, 1955. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall. First edition first printing . Octavo hardback. 286 pp. Black & white illustrations. Good condition The hinges are cracked and appear re-glued. The cloth has been covered in a clear laminate for protection No inscriptions. No dust jacket.
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 090335
- Title
- The Observer's Book of Automobiles (The Observer's Pocket Series No. 21)
- Author
- Richard T. Parsons; Foreword by Stirling Moss
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1955
- Pages
- 286
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¼ - 9¼" tall
- Weight
- 0.66 lbs
- Keywords
- The Observer's Book of Automobiles; Edited and revised by Richard T Parsons; Foreword by Stirling Moss General, Civil, Military, History
- Bookseller catalogs
- Transport;
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Alexander's Books
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About Alexander's Books
Alexander's Books was founded in 1987 and initially traded as a bookshop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. The stock consists of approximately 15,000 books on most subjects, but specialises in History, Literature, Children's books and Topography with a good sprinkling of other subjects. We are a family business. At Alexander's Books we pride ourselves on providing a prompt and efficient service. The Alexander's Books Team
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- Cracked
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