Darell Berthon (14 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Believed First Edition. 12pp, no inscriptions, not price clipped, illustrated. Wrapper is very good with slight rubbing to edges, it is complete with only a few marks and no creasing. Nice condition copy internally with no loose pages or turned over corners. Number 56 in the Profile series.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Detailed reference. 12pp., ills., including colour. Near fine, softcover.

paperback. Condition: Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. good used copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Second Edition. Book cover is bowed and worn, the text block is good.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition 1956. Vg hardback copy in green buckram, no jacket.

Condition: Buone. inglese Condizioni dell'esterno: logorata e macchiata Condizioni dell'interno: Buone.

Imperial octavo, green buckram boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt Bentley motif to front board, frontispiece, 143pp, illus/photos, VG (light bruising to extrems, light chafing & staining to boards, light to moderate tanning & foxing to page egdes & eps, prev. bookseller's sm label to front pastedown, light foxing to prelims & terminals) in d/w, G+ (price clipped, heavy creasing & tearing to edges, light rubbing & moderate soiling & foxing).

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. R200107414: Non daté. In-4. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 10 pages augmentées de nombeuses photos en noir et blanc, dans le texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 629.2-Automobile.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Very good condition. Spine tips, vertical spine edges, and cover corners are lightly rubbed. Green cloth binding is just a bit dull. 145 pages with a bibliography and many illustrations. Tall 8vo size.

Hardback. Darell Berthon, The Bodley Head. Author: Darell BerthonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Bodley Head, 1956Condition:Book: GoodJacket: N/APages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Some minor markings to board, tanned edges with light foxing. A comprehensive historical account, A Racing History Of The Bentley chronicles the legendary marque's indelible impact on competitive motor sports. This authoritative volume details Bentley's most iconic racing machines and the formidable drivers who propelled them to victory across various circuits. It illustrates the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence and the strategic innovations that defined Bentley's presence in the racing world. The narrative captures the thrilling essence of an era marked by speed, endurance, and groundbreaking automotive design, presenting an essential record for enthusiasts of racing heritage. Hardback.

First Edition. [Motoring] FIRST EDITION. Large octavo (25 x 19cm), pp.144, illustrated throughout with photographs. Bound in gilt-stamped green cloth. Contents clean and fresh, binding a little rubbed to spine. A history of the successful racing Bentleys, including the famous 4.5 litre 'Blowers' fitted with an Amherst Villiers supercharger, chosen by author Ian Fleming for his famous character's own vehicle, featuring in the first three James Bond novels. This copy is from the comprehensive Ian Fleming bibliographical archive assembled by Jon Gilbert.

Hardbound. Condition: Very Good(2). The author is the secretary of the Bentley Drivers Club. Goes through the history in date order, full of b/w photos, including some racing action shots. Results, data etc. Then many appendices, mostly to do with Brooklands, with lots of action shots, maps of circuits, including Le Mans. The last page is a montage in b/w of the original Bentley drivers. Illustrated by: .

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. BOUND IN CLEAN GREEN CLOTH WITH GILT TITLES TO SPINE, THIS 1956 HARDCOVER FIRST EDITION IS SIGNED BY AUTHOR DARELL BERTHON (SECRETARY TO BENTLEY DRIVERS CLUB0 ON VERSO OF TITLE PAGE WITH DATE OF SIGNING 24/3/1956; CONDITION IS VG. 144pp WITHAUTHOR'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, INTRODUCTION BY W.0. BENTLEY, WHO IS PICTURED IN RACING BENTLEY ON FRONTIS PHOTO. ALSO,SEVEN CHAPTERS AS FOLLOWS : INTRODUCTION, THE EXPERIMENTAL ENGINE, THE RACING ENGINE (1921-1930), APPENDICES LIST BROOKLANDS RACE SUCCESS (SEVEN RACES), MAP OF RACING CIRCUITS, TABLE OF STATISTICS AND DRIVERS WITH PHOTOS AND THEIR RACES. CLEAN ENDPAPERS, SOUND BINDING WITH GILT BLOCKED BENTLEY WINGS TO FRONT BOARD. CONDITION VG. Signed by Author(s).