Allard, David Kinsella — 1st Edition

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Allard, David Kinsella — 1st Edition

Name: Allard, David Kinsella — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6649
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Publication: Sparkford, The Haynes Publishing Group, 1977

Formatting: Large 8vo, pp. 199.

Condition Report: Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket. The original red cloth binding remains exceptionally bright and firm, with the gilt title and author lettering to the spine entirely unoxidised and sharp. The boards are straight with sharp corners, displaying no significant shelf-wear or bumping. Internally, the text block is securely bound, with the pages remaining crisp and clean. The upper edge of the text block shows only the faintest hint of age-toning, while the bottom edge is remarkably clean. The accompanying dust jacket is complete and retains its original colours on the front panel, though it shows some moderate surface rubbing and scuffing to the blue rear panel, alongside minor edge-creasing at the head of the spine. A highly presentable copy overall.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of David Kinsella's authoritative motoring biography, published in February 1977 by the Haynes Publishing Group. The volume was printed by J. H. Haynes and Co. and bound by Cedric Chivers Limited of Bath.

The work is densely illustrated with black-and-white photographic plates, offering a comprehensive visual history of the Allard motor company and its founder.

While copies of this title frequently appear on the open market, finding an example that retains such a bright and unblemished cloth binding beneath the dust jacket is increasingly uncommon.

A detailed and engaging account of the life and career of Sydney Allard, the pioneering British rally driver and founder of the Allard Motor Company. Kinsella chronicles Allard's relentless pursuit of automotive excellence, detailing the engineering triumphs and competitive spirit that propelled his distinctive, large-engined sports cars to international acclaim on the post-war racing circuits.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: David Kinsella

Book Publisher: The Haynes Publishing Group

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 199

Book Publication Year: 1977

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: A Foulis Motoring book

Country/region of manufacture: Sparkford, Yeovil, United Kingdom

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