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Authors: James Melton & Ken Purdy
Publisher: Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Genre: Automotive History / Classic Cars / Americana / Transportation
🖋 Description:
A 1954 First Edition hardcover with original dust jacket of Bright Wheels Rolling by James Melton and Ken Purdy, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. This fascinating volume celebrates America\'s love affair with the automobile through the remarkable collection of singer and automobile enthusiast James Melton. Richly illustrated with photographs, the book explores the evolution of classic automobiles while sharing historical anecdotes, technical details, and the stories behind some of the nation\'s most memorable vintage cars.
An appealing addition for collectors of automotive history, antique and classic cars, transportation, Americana, and vintage motoring literature.
📖 Condition (Fair/Good):
- Book itself remains in Good condition
- Binding secure
- Original dust jacket included
- Dust jacket shows noticeable wear and some damage
- Pages complete, clean, and readable
- Overall condition rated Fair/Good due primarily to dust jacket wear
- Solid vintage collectible copy
👉 Please see photos for further reference on condition. Thank you.
✨ Collector Notes:
- First Edition (1954)
- Published by Prentice-Hall, Inc.
- Original dust jacket present with some damage
- Co-authored by noted automotive writer Ken Purdy
- Features the celebrated antique and classic automobile collection of James Melton
- Strong appeal for collectors of classic cars, automotive history, vintage transportation books, and Americana.
🏷 Beneath the Binding:
Curated with care for vintage and collectible book lovers—bringing automotive history, American heritage, and timeless printed works together with honesty, transparency, and a love for classic works.
