The Encyclopedia of the Motorcycle

London ; New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1995. 1st American ed. (stated); first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Near fine with a few very gentle, very slight bumps to board edges & corners; in a very good(+) mildy edge-worn and edge-toned jacket. Please see photos. in very good(+) dust-jacket. Folio in white jacket illus in color; 320 pages: illustrations (some color); 30 cm; bibliographical references (page 312) and index. Very well-Illustrated guide to motorcycles, arranged alphabetically by manufacturer, with a directory of every known make and its country of origin. Appears impressively comprehensive up to near its date of pubication. Lavishly illustrated in full color photos. / Contents: Introduction -- The A-Z of motorcycles (an illustrated guide to the world's classic motorcycles, alphabetically arranged by manufacturer) -- The directory of motorcycles (a comprehensive catalog of every known motorcycle marque, listed alphabetically under country of origin) -- Glossary -- Useful addresses -- Bibliography -- Index -- Acknowledgments. / Motorcycles -- Catalogs. Motocyclettes -- Catalogues. / **A large, heavy book. Weighs 3 lbs 11 ounces before packing. Too large for a flat rate envelope. Extra shipping charges may apply for international & expedited orders. Please inquire.**.