Adventure in Oil Henry Longhurst | First Edition Hardcover 1959 | BP + Brochure

Key Details:

• Title: Adventure in Oil: The Story of British Petroleum

• Author: Henry Longhurst

• Foreword: The Rt. Hon. Sir Winston Churchill

• Genre: History / Industrial History / Energy & Petroleum

• Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson

• Year of Publication: 1959

• Edition: First Edition

• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

• Language: English

• Place of Publication: London

• Extras: Original British Petroleum presentation brochure included

About:

Adventure in Oil tells the remarkable story of the rise of British Petroleum, tracing its origins, global expansion, and the people behind one of Britain’s most influential industrial enterprises. Written by journalist and author Henry Longhurst, the book combines corporate history with vivid narrative, offering insight into oil exploration, geopolitics, and technological ambition in the twentieth century.

The book features a foreword by Sir Winston Churchill, reflecting his pivotal role in Britain’s early relationship with oil during his time as First Lord of the Admiralty.

This copy also includes an original British Petroleum presentation brochure, issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of BP Australia’s parent company. The brochure adds historical and collectible value, making this an especially appealing piece for collectors of industrial history, corporate ephemera, or BP-related material.

Condition:

Very Good vintage condition.

• Hardcover boards are clean and firm

• Binding is tight and secure

• Pages are clean with no writing, highlighting, or annotations observed

• Dust jacket present with visible edge wear, chipping, and age-related marks, consistent with age

• Included BP brochure is intact and clean, with minor handling wear

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