Rolls-Royce: The Pursuit of Excellence (Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Historical Series #3), 1984, 1984

Item — Special Collection: MC-19, Book: 195, Call No.: TL 215 .R6 H4 1984

Identifier: 20171010

Scope and Contents

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Document Type: Book (Historical Study).

Purpose: Informational.

Authority: Author Expertise.

Series: Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Historical Series #3.

NB: The Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust and the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation are closely related. From "Rolls-Royce: The Pursuit of Excellence" (1984): "Both organisations share the history of the early days and work closely in harmony. This Historical Series of books was started by the Trust and it is intended that a series shall follow, produced by both organisations in the same format, thus building up an embracing library of true Rolls-Royce history."

Scope: Historical study of the Rolls-Royce company, written by Alec Harvey-Bailey and Michael Evans. Harvey-Bailey is a 42 year veteran of Rolls-Royce who was Executive Vice-President of Rolls-Royce Aero Engines from 1971-1975. He retired in 1981. Evans is a Rolls-Royce communications manager and Chairman of the RR Heritage Trust.

Contents (from the foreword): "Number three is in two parts, the first deals with the development of the 40/50 car and is by Alec Harvey-Bailey and Michael Evans, with some valuable help from C. W. (Bill) Morton. The second part concerns the aero engines from Eagle to Griffon and is by Alec Harvey-Bailey. " It contains numerous black and white illustrations

Dates

Copyright: 1984
Publication: 1984

Creator

Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (Publisher, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Volume (1 book)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

See also others in series (IDs #20171009, #20171010 and #20171012 through #20171018).

Format & Physical Description

Softcover perfect-bound book, 8.25" (H) x 6" (D) x 3/8" thickness (124 pages) with coated cardstock covers. Includes black & white photographs.

Note: Overall Very good condition with slight bending of the spine and minor cover dings.

Publication Data

Published in 1984 by the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation, The Hunt House, Paulerspury, Northamptonshire [England]. Copyright 1984 by A. H. Harvey-Bailey and M. H. Evans. Printed by Acanthus Press Limited, Wellington, Somerset [England].