Dalton Watson, 1979-10-15. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Hardcover, 1979 First Edition Dalton Watson/Motorbooks 302 pages. Near Fine, in a NF DJ. Green marbled leatherette boards with gilt titles, one faint scratch/scuff to front panel - corners sharp. Just a whisper of shelf/edge wear to DJ - now in mylar. No previous owner marks. No notes or writing - All pages are bright, clean and crisp. Errata slip attached to FFEP. The name Vanden Plas must for ever be linked to that of Bentley and Brian Smith's excellent treatise on this famous coachbuilder shows just why. Hundreds of vintage photographs. The entire story from 1870-1979. A superb copy.ISBN-0901564427. LOC SSS-18

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Bookseller: Eyebrowse Books - MWABA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 180912001
Title: Vanden Plas Coachbuilder
Author: Smith, Brian Ernest
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0901564427
ISBN 13: 9780901564429
Publisher: Dalton Watson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1979-10-15

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