POSTHUMUS Cyril Sir Henry Segrave , London: Batsford, 1961.First Edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good +. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Very good copy of this excellent biography of Segrace, the racing driver who won the French Grand Prix in 1923, a feat not repeated by a british driver until 1960. An Appendix shows his successes, as a racer, and in setting land and water speed records. Lost his life whilst trying to improve on his water speed record. 62 illustrations, many from Segrave's own albums. Not inscribed or price-clipped, jacket has a closed tear and a little wear. Collectible item from the 'GoldenAge' of gentleman racers vf52 (Book ref. 016340) £28.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Frank and Stella Allinson , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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