PB, 7.5 x 9.5", 36 pages, 1953
AI Overview
This item is a rare 1953 first edition softcover booklet titled Le Mans 1953: The Story of a Great British Achievement by D.J. Scannell.
Subject: It documents the historic 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans race, where Jaguar achieved a 1-2-4 finish.
Cover Art: The cover features artwork depicting the winning Jaguar C-Type, specifically car number 18 driven by Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt.
Original Price: The booklet was originally sold for 2 shillings and 6 pence ("2'6").
Contents: The 37-page publication includes black and white photographs and details about the race.
This is a scruffy copy, please note, and priced accordingly - but all perfectly readable!
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