Chula (Prince, of Siam) Road Racing 1936.
£280
Being an account of one season of B. Bira, the racing motorist.
London & Watford, Sun Engraving Co. Ltd, Printed for Private Circulation only, 1936.
First edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth lettered in gilt. Dust-jacket.
The continued motor-racing adventures of Prince Chula’s cousin Prince Birabongse Bhanudej (aka “B. Bira”).
In stock
Cloth slightly sunned at spine; jacket slightly toned at spine with closed tear descending from head.
Plates; cover design by B. Bira.
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