Scarce Book "Motor Racing" By S. C. H. Davis. (1st Edition - 1932)
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Title : "Motor Racing".
Author : S. C. H. "Sammy" Davis.
Publisher : Temple Press Ltd., London.
Binding : Hardback
Date/Edition : c.1932, 1st Edition.
Size : 8vo.
Pages/Illustrations : 32 photographs, six maps, a forward by Selwyn Edge (Britain first world class racing driver) and numerous sketches by Sammy Davis.
Condition : Complete. Good sound condition (some wear and tear to cover).
Comments: A scarce and very interesting book giving an insight into the motor racing scene throughout the 1920's.
S. C. H. "Sammy" Davis was the sports editor for Autocar magazine and an experienced motor racing driver. He drove numerous cars and was also one of the famous "Bentley Boys" who drove for the works team. Partnered with J. D. Benjafield he won the 1927 Le Mans in a works 3 litre Bentley, securing the company's first win in four years.
For more information on Sammy Davis, please click on the link below :
Inventory No. M-28
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