A Square Deal All Round... The History of Perkins Engines: 1932 to 2006

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A Square Deal All Round... The History of Perkins Engines: 1932 to 2006

Name: A Square Deal All Round... The History of Perkins Engines: 1932 to 2006
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A Square Deal All Round... The History of Perkins Engines: 1932 to 2006, David Boulton — 1st Edition

Publication: Ashbourne, Landmark Publishing Ltd, 2007

Formatting: 4to, pp. 253.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains notably tight and square, featuring crisp boards with unbumped corners and no visible shelf-rubbing. Internally, the text block is immaculate and securely bound, with bright, factory-fresh pages entirely free from foxing, handling marks, or marginalia, while the publisher's original blue ribbon marker remains perfectly intact. The unclipped dust jacket is similarly excellent, retaining its vivid photographic panels with only the most trivial, barely perceptible edge-creasing at the spine extremities, easily justifying its high grade.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition of David Boulton's definitive corporate history, commissioned and issued to commemorate the company's 75th anniversary. Designed and published exclusively for Perkins Engines Company Limited, the volume retains its original unclipped dust jacket featuring the original retail price on the rear flap.

Given the substantial print run intended for corporate distribution and general retail, this first edition remains common on the open market. However, securing a copy in such well-preserved, collector-grade condition, entirely devoid of the workshop wear typically associated with industrial histories, remains highly desirable for enthusiasts.

Marking 75 years of British engineering prowess, A Square Deal All Round traces the extraordinary journey of Perkins Engines from its humble origins in 1932 to a position of global prominence. Written by David Boulton, this heavily illustrated volume provides an intimate, authoritative account of the company's survival, innovation, and success. Detailing both the internal workings of the factory and the evolution of its world-famous high-speed diesel engines, the book stands as a testament to the vision of its founders and the enduring dedication of its workforce.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: David Boulton

Book Publisher: Landmark Publishing Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 253

Book Publication Year: 2007

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Ashbourne, United Kingdom

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