2001, ISBN: 9781840461510

London: MacDonald Queen Anne Press, 1987. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Sticker ghost to the upper panel, a decent copy otherwise.. First editio… Mehr…

London: MacDonald Queen Anne Press, 1987. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Sticker ghost to the upper panel, a decent copy otherwise.. First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (black boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 10” x 7½” (1.2 kg); 203pp; Index; Includes: Black & white photographs, within the text with some full page; Colour photographs, within the text; 2-column text; ISBN: 0-356-12775-3 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #198393|| Condition:, London: MacDonald Queen Anne Press, 1987, 3, Duxford: Icon Books Ltd, 2001. HEAVY. xii, 340 pages, 108 pages of b/w photos, biographies, bibliography, index. Cloth boards in dust-jacket. The story of the first forty years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturuer. The book begins with the historic meeting in May 1904 of Henry Royce and the Hon C S Rolls. Their instant rapport led to an agreement whereby Royce would design 'the best cars in the world' and Rolls would advertise and sell them. This, the first of a series of three books, covers the period to the end of World War II.. Reprint. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo., Icon Books Ltd, 2001, 5<

2000, ISBN: 1840461519

[EAN: 9781840461510], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 5.5], [PU: Icon,Totem Books], Jacket, {s.l.] : Icon Books, 2000 Hardcover. Dustjacket. 200 pp. English text. Condition : as new. … Mehr…

[EAN: 9781840461510], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 5.5], [PU: Icon,Totem Books], Jacket, {s.l.] : Icon Books, 2000 Hardcover. Dustjacket. 200 pp. English text. Condition : as new. - The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce. Beginning with the historic meeting in 1904 of Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S. Rolls, and the birth in 1906 of the legendary Silver Ghost, Peter Pugh tells a story of genius, skill, hard work and dedication which gave the world cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence. In 1915, 100 years ago, the pair produced their first aero engine, the Eagle which along with the Hawk, Falcon and Condor proved themselves in battle in the First World War. In the Second the totemic Merlin was installed in the Spitfire and built in a race against time in 1940 to help win the Battle of Britain. With unrivalled access to the company's archives, Peter Pugh's history is a unique portrait of both an iconic name and of British industry at its best. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9781840461510. Keywords : HISTORY,, Books<

2000, ISBN: 1840461519

[EAN: 9781840461510], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Icon,Totem Books], Jacket, {s.l.] : Icon Books, 2000 Hardcover. Dustjacket. 200 pp. English text. Condition : as new. - The Magic… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781840461510], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Icon,Totem Books], Jacket, {s.l.] : Icon Books, 2000 Hardcover. Dustjacket. 200 pp. English text. Condition : as new. - The Magic of a Name tells the story of the first 40 years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce. Beginning with the historic meeting in 1904 of Henry Royce and the Honourable C.S. Rolls, and the birth in 1906 of the legendary Silver Ghost, Peter Pugh tells a story of genius, skill, hard work and dedication which gave the world cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence. In 1915, 100 years ago, the pair produced their first aero engine, the Eagle which along with the Hawk, Falcon and Condor proved themselves in battle in the First World War. In the Second the totemic Merlin was installed in the Spitfire and built in a race against time in 1940 to help win the Battle of Britain. With unrivalled access to the company's archives, Peter Pugh's history is a unique portrait of both an iconic name and of British industry at its best. Condition : very good copy. ISBN 9781840461510. Keywords : HISTORY,, Books<

2000, ISBN: 1840461519

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[EAN: 9781840461510], Near Fine, [PU: Icon Books, Cambridge], Psychology & Psychiatry|History, Transportation|Automotive|Antique & Classic, Art|Design|General, Jacket, Fine d/w 7x10 pp340… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781840461510], Near Fine, [PU: Icon Books, Cambridge], Psychology & Psychiatry|History, Transportation|Automotive|Antique & Classic, Art|Design|General, Jacket, Fine d/w 7x10 pp340 Icon Books 2000 1st ed The Rolls-Royce Story. The First 40 Years. This is the first in a three part study of the motor and aviation business in much detail and with b/w photgraphs This is not the same as the Harold Nockolds' book from pre and post-war years. Foxing to top edge, clear within. Bump to one corner. No inscriptions, stamps or book plates. Internally clean and tightly bound. Heavy when packed, will require extra postage according to destination outside UK. (+11779)., Books<

2000, ISBN: 1840461519

[EAN: 9781840461510], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 8.19], [PU: Icon], 2000. Icon. Hard Cover. Book- VG. Dj- VG. 10x7. 340pp. Some b/w photos. This tells the fascinating story of th… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781840461510], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 8.19], [PU: Icon], 2000. Icon. Hard Cover. Book- VG. Dj- VG. 10x7. 340pp. Some b/w photos. This tells the fascinating story of the first forty years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce. It is a story of genius, skill, hard work and dedication which gave the world both cars and aero engines unrivalled in their excellence., Books<