Osprey Publishing. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Date: 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 1855322374 . 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages . 1992. Osprey Publishing ISBN 1855322374 9781855322370 [GB]

ISBN10: 1855322374, ISBN13: 9781855322370, [publisher: London: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 1992, London] Hardcover First Edition First Edition. This is from the dustwrapper: "THE SKODA and Laurin & Klement history begins far back into the last century. The Skoda heavy industrial and armaments complex was founded in 1859; and the Laurin & Klement company began to make bicycles in 1895, then motorcycles, expanding into motor car manufacture in 1905. The skills and diligence of the directors and the workforce kept these firms in existence - indeed prosperous - even in the most difficult times. Laurin & Klement automobiles were famous for their build quality and excellent design, winning many international sporting events. In 1925 when Skoda took over Laurin & Klement, Skoda already made cars under licence, such as the Skoda-Hispano-Suiza which proved to be made better than the original French vehicle. Skoda inherited the Laurin & Klement manufacturing tradition and has continued it successfully to the present day. Skoda cars were - and are - designed to provide maximum service: long lasting, rugged, well conceived vehicles which have gained laurels in countles cross country rallies and proved their stamina in spectacular long distance journeys across continents, through deserts, pampas and rocky mountains. In the RAC Rally Skoda won its class 18 times in 20 years. No other manufacturer has achieved such consistent results. This fine reputation led ...

ISBN10: 1855322374, ISBN13: 9781855322370, [publisher: Osprey Publishing] Hardcover First Edition 1st edition, published in 1992. 192 pages. Hardback book in very good condition. Dust-jacket price has not been clipped. No inscriptions, stamps or pen markings. A little age-related tanning to page edges. Pages remain firmly bound to spine.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 1855322374, ISBN13: 9781855322370, [publisher: Osprey, UK] Hardcover First Edition The Skoda and Laurin and Klement history began in 1959 when Skoda was established as a heavy industrial and armaments company while Laurin and Klement was founded in 1895, originally making bicycles, then motorcycles and expanding into motor car manufacture in 1905. Skoda eventually took over Laurin and Klement in 1925 by which time they were making cars under licence, such as the Skoda Hispano Suiza. The book is well illustrated with over 200 photographs many of which have not benn published previously. Inventory # M3178
[WOKINGHAM, BERKS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 1855322374, ISBN13: 9781855322370, [publisher: Osprey, London.,] Hardcover First Edition 192 S., "With more than 200 photographs, many never before published, and a text provided by the only authors qualified to tell the story, this book is a timely reminder - with the Iron Curtain torn aside - of the engineering intelligence and achievements of a truly great company". (Klappentext). - 4°, mit zahlreichen s/w Fotos, gutes Exemplar 105784_Auto Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1200
[Hamburg, Germany] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 1855322374, ISBN13: 9781855322370, [publisher: Osprey Pub Co, .] Hardcover First Edition Hardback in Very Good condition, complete with dustwrapper, also in Very Good condition. First edition. With pp192, b&w illustrations and map, with index.
[Ballater, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]
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ISBN10: 1855322374, ISBN13: 9781855322370, [publisher: Osprey Pub Co] Hardcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting.
[Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]