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Adventure in oil: The story of British Petroleum by Henry Longhurst - 1959

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Adventure in oil: The story of British Petroleum by Henry Longhurst - 1959

Adventure in oil: The story of British Petroleum

by Henry Longhurst

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Sidgwick & Jackson, 1959. Hardcover. Collectible; Acceptable. Hardcover; English language; No jacket; First Edition; 8vo - over 7.75" - 9.75" tall; a fair reading copy; this copy belonged to Major G S Mackay (label on front paste-down); on reverse of flyleaf is a press cutting about the 50th anniversary dinger of BP at Claridge's Hotel, a pencilled note (probably in his own hand) says this was organised by G.S.M. and Major Mackay was indeed listed as one of the attendees. Your book will be securely packed and promptly dispatched from our UK warehouse. All international orders are sent airmail.
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  • Publisher Sidgwick & Jackson
  • Date Published 1959

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Adventure in Oil - the story of British petroleum

Adventure in Oil - the story of British petroleum

by Longhurst Henry

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Sidgwick and jackson, 1959. in8. 1959. Cartonné jaquette. illustré
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Adventure In Oil

Adventure In Oil

by Henry Longhurst

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Sidgwick & Jackson, 1959-01-01. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. 9x6x1. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Adventure in Oil - the Story of British Petroleum

by Henry Longhurst

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London: Sidgwick and Jackson, 1959. History of the oil giant from its early days in Persia. Published to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. Foreword by Winston Churchill. Author was better known as Sunday Times golf correspondent. Numerous b/w photographs. Green covers with gilt lettering to spine partly on dark green panel. Book in very good condition. Illustrated DJ has four small closed (repaired) tears, but is basically sound. Ref:07852. First Edition. Cloth. VG+/G+. 16x24cm.
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Adventure in oil: The story of British Petroleum, by Henry Longhurst

Adventure in oil: The story of British Petroleum, by Henry Longhurst

by Henry Longhurst

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Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1959. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1959. First Edition. 286 pages. Pictorial dust jacket over green cloth and gilt lettering. Contains black and white plates and coloured maps to pastedowns and free end papers. Pages remain bright with minimal tanning. Illustrations are clear, with slight tanning.Binding remains firm. Boards have light edge-wear with slight rubbing to surfaces. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Slight mottling on front board. Unclipped jacket. Jacket has light edge-wear with closed tears and creasing. Noticeable tear on rear panel.
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Adventure in Oil.: The Story of British Petroleum.

by LONGHURST, HENRY

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London, Sidgwick And Jackson, n.d. (c. 1959).. 8vo; pp. 286; colour map endpapers, numerous b/w illustrations; original cloth, chipped dustjacket, spine and corners bumped, previous owner's notes in ink to half-title and title page, card taped to half-title page, a good copy.
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Adventure in Oil

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London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1959. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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ADVENTURE IN OIL: The Story of British Petroleum

by Longhurst, Henry

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London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1959. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition.. 286pp. HARDCOVER. Clean copy internally. No inscriptions. D/w has some edgewear which will be improved where possible & supplied in protective sleeve. Will appear smart when work completed. Size: 8vo - over 73/4" - 93/4" tall.
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Adventure in Oil:

by Longhurst, Henry

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Used - Hardback. Very good in slightly torn (and repaired) dustwrapper. 286pp
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(Sidgwick and Jackson, 1959). Hardback. Very good in slightly torn (and repaired) dustwrapper. 286pp.
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Adventure in Oil : The Story of British Petroleum

Adventure in Oil : The Story of British Petroleum

by Longhurst, Henry

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London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1959. some very slight wear cover edges, minimal library marks, otherwise book clean and tight. DJ: slight edge wear, faint library marks. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex Library.
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Adventure in Oil; The Story of British Petroleum

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London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1959. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A very good clean copy with a jacket protector.
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