Blue and Yellow is a book written and signed by Prince Chula Chakrabongse of Siam (Thailand) This is a first edition published in 1947.
This book is an account of the motor racing career of his cousin the famous Tai racing driver Prince Bira (Prince Birabongse Bhanudej)
This book chronicles Prince Bira’s two racing seasons in Europe 1939 and 1946, the periods immediately before and after World War II.
During these years Bira drove for both E.R.A. and Maserati.
Author Prince Chula (1908-1963) acted as Prince Bira’s (1914-1985) racing manager and entrant under the team name “White Mouse Garage”
The title of this book refers to the racing colors of Siam (Blue and Yellow) used by Prince Bira on his cars most notably his ERA known as “Romulus, Remus, and Hanuman.
Prince Bira was the first Thai driver to compete in Formula One and remains a legendary figure in international Motorsport.
This extremely rare signed book is in very good condition considering its age (79 years). The dust jacket is a photocopy and has been protected by a clear plastic Mylar cover.