The Motor Racing Story - Richard Garrett

The Motor Racing Story by Richard Garrett, published by Stanley Paul in 1969. A hardback history of motor racing, illustrated with photographs and period artwork, including coverage of early Grand Prix events such as the 1903 Paris-Madrid race and the 1902 Gordon Bennett race.

The dust jacket carries a cover illustration of a vintage Grand Prix scene below a colour photograph of two single-seater racing cars, with the title set within a large arrow motif. The spine shows the title and author in black text on a cream ground, continuing the illustration below.

The copyright page confirms first publication in 1969 by Stanley Paul & Co Ltd, with SBN 09 095170 0.

Condition is well used. The dust jacket shows noticeable rubbing, staining and discolouration, particularly at the top edge and spine ends, along with some creasing and a small closed tear at the top of the front panel. Corners of the jacket are worn and softened. The text block edges show light tanning consistent with age.

Condition: Acceptable

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