
Price: £200.00
Quantity: 1 available
SIGNED Copy by Author & Subject.H/b in D/j.Both VG.1st ed.1957. Considered to be one of the greatest motor-racing autobiographies of all time with forward by Stirling Moss. Olive Green boards with gilt lettering to spine. 336pp.illus. Frontis + 29 other mono photo . illustrations. Inscribed in ink on front free end paper "with best wiishes" and signed Alf Francis and underneath Peter Lewis. ( Olive Green boards with gilt lettering to spine,no other inscsps. Pages evenly tanned/ creamed. Binding sound & square] Dust Jacket not price clipped, 25s , it has at some time been protected with a cover glued, or taped, to reverse with consequential marks showing through white of rear panel and to flap folds. Spine is also foxed. 2 tears to rear panel of up to 20mm. A little general shelf wear/ soiling. A chance to obtain an autographed copy of a book concidered to be one of the best motor racing biographies of all time (per promotional writing of the Haynes/ Foulis reissue of 1991).now in clear easily Removable proprietary protective cover .Please see our image of the actual book offered for sale.
Title: ALF FRANCIS RACING MECHANIC
Categories: Sports & Pastimes, Transport, Autobiography /Biography,
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: London, G.T.FOULIS & CO: 1957
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: VG
Jacket Condition: Good
Type: Book
Inscription: Signed by Author(s)
Size: 240x160mm Approx
Seller ID: 9056
Keywords: Motor Racing, Alf Francis, Stirling Moss, The Alta Engine, Cooper-Alta, Odiham, Maserati, Crystal Palace, ,