Bentley: Cricklewood to Crewe, Michael Frostick — 1st Edition

£32.50

Bentley: Cricklewood to Crewe, Michael Frostick — 1st Edition

Name: Bentley: Cricklewood to Crewe, Michael Frostick — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6650
Price: 32.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£32.50

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Publication: London, Osprey Publishing Limited, 1980

Formatting: 4to, pp. 302.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original blue cloth boards remain sharply delineated, clean, and entirely free from bumping, with the silver gilt lettering to the spine remaining notably bright and unoxidised. The text block is square and the binding tight, showing no signs of leaning. The page edges exhibit faint, uniform age-toning typical of the paper stock, though the internal leaves are crisp, bright, and free from foxing or internal markings. The original unclipped dust jacket is equally well-preserved, retaining its striking silver metallic finish with only minor rubbing to the extremities and slight creasing along the top edge of the upper panel, largely avoiding the heavy surface scuffing often seen on this particular jacket design.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of Frostick's motoring history. Bound in the primary blue cloth with the distinctive foil dust jacket, it remains a highly useful reference for automotive historians and Bentley enthusiasts alike.

The book retains its original, unclipped dust jacket, a notable point of physical condition as the metallic finish on this specific wrapper is highly prone to degradation, flaking, and scratching over time.

A comprehensive and deeply researched historical account of Bentley Motors, tracing the marque's illustrious lineage from its founding days in Cricklewood through to its post-war era in Crewe. Lavishly illustrated with archival photographs, factory records, and contemporary racing reports, the volume offers invaluable insights into the visionary founders, legendary drivers, and the engineering triumphs that cemented Bentley's reputation on both the road and the racetrack.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Michael Frostick

Book Publisher: Osprey Publishing Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Automotive

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 302

Book Publication Year: 1980

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Over Wallop, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.