Chula (Prince, of Siam) Wheels at Speed.
£160
Foreword by Henry Maxwell
London & Watford, Sun Engraving Co. Ltd, Printed for Private Circulation only, 1935.
First edition. 8vo. Original blue pictorial cloth. Dust-jacket.
“One notable book Prince Chula wrote in 1935, “Wheels At Speed,” recorded his cousin Bira’s first try as a race-car driver. The book was originally intended as a book for only friends and family, but after a few copies went public, interest in the book, increased. Publishers G. T. Foulis re-issued the book ten years after it was first written. MG aficionados will enjoy Wheels at Speed.” Wikipedia.
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Jacket with a few closed tears, but otherwise a very good copy.
Plates; cover design by B. Bira.
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