Jaguar Saloons: Grace, Space and Pace, Chris Harvey — 1st Edition

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Jaguar Saloons: Grace, Space and Pace, Chris Harvey — 1st Edition

Name: Jaguar Saloons: Grace, Space and Pace, Chris Harvey — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Sparkford, The Oxford Illustrated Press / Haynes Publishing Group, 1991

Formatting: 4to, pp. 279.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, featuring crisp red cloth boards that exhibit minimal shelf wear to the extremities. The text block is impressively clean and bright, free from the foxing or toning frequently encountered in volumes of this era, and the leaves sit entirely flush. The unclipped dust wrapper is equally well-preserved, boasting vibrant, unoxidised colours on both the front panel and the notably susceptible red spine, with only the faintest hint of superficial rubbing to the top edge, securely protecting an altogether sharp and structurally sound copy.

Catalogue Note: A highly presentable first edition of this authoritative work on Jaguar's luxury saloons, issued as No. 16 in the esteemed Classic Car Series. Profusely illustrated throughout with a comprehensive selection of monochrome and full-colour archival photographs, the volume serves as an invaluable visual and historical reference.

While this title appears with some frequency on the secondary market, securing a copy in such clean, unblemished condition, with a bright, crisp wrapper, remains a desirable find for motoring enthusiasts and marque historians alike.

In Jaguar Saloons: Grace, Space and Pace, motoring historian Chris Harvey delivers a definitive account of the iconic luxury cars that cemented Jaguar’s global reputation. From the post-war Mk V to the revolutionary XJ6, Harvey explores the engineering triumphs, aesthetic brilliance, and fascinating anecdotes behind the manufacturer's most celebrated saloons. Blending rigorous technical analysis with captivating historical context, this volume captures the true spirit of British automotive elegance.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Chris Harvey

Book Publisher: The Oxford Illustrated Press / Haynes Publishing Group

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Transport

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 279

Book Publication Year: 1991

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Classic Car Series

Country/region of manufacture: Sparkford, United Kingdom

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