The Observer's Book of Automobiles by Richard T. Parsons - 1955

A lovely 1955 first edition, which is extremely rare with its dust-wrapper in this condition. Book has oatmeal boards with red-brown text. No markings or inscriptions. Some age-soiling to the edges of the page-block. Slightly cocked, but otherwise in excellent condition with no discoloration. Print code 732.455 to inner rear.Complete and unclipped dustwrapper with Sunbeam-Talbot on the front and price showing as "5/- NET". Last book listed on the rear flap of the dust-wrapper. Dust-wrapper is bumped and worn at book corners with slight loss there. Similarly at the four corners of the spine. Otherwise, apart from general mild age-soiling and superficial scratching, it is in very good condition with no tears.

Warne, 1955. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st printing of this book 1955 (Printer's code 732.455). Firmly bound and very carefully read. The book is excellent clean condition with a little light dustspotting to the top edge & some glue residue from sellotape to the rear endpaper. No inscription or ownership markings. No tears or loss. The original unclipped jacket bright & clean except for some sellotape residue to the front panel. There are some vertical creasing to the for-edge, rear panel & inner rear flap & a couple of very small edge tears but no loss..

Warne, 1955. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition Thus. Rare US edition 1955 (Printer's code 732.455). Firmly bound and very carefully read. The book is excellent clean condition. No inscription or ownership markings. No torn loose or missing pages. Comes with reproduction jacket (see photos) showing the original price of $1.25. The book is similar to the British version but with some different pictures & description of some of the American cars...