Ken Tyrrell: Portrait of a Motor Racing Giant, Christopher Hilton — 1st Ed

£19.80

Ken Tyrrell: Portrait of a Motor Racing Giant, Christopher Hilton — 1st Ed

Name: Ken Tyrrell: Portrait of a Motor Racing Giant, Christopher Hilton — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6543
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Publication: Yeovil, Haynes Publishing, 2002

Formatting: 4to, pp. 160.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume presents exceptionally well, bound in crisp original black cloth with bright, unoxidised gilt lettering striking the spine. The boards remain rigid with sharp, unbumped corners, and the binding is entirely tight and square, demonstrating no signs of being over-opened or heavily read. The page block is immaculately clean, with the head, tail, and fore-edge remaining remarkably bright and free from any age-toning, foxing, or dust-dulling. Internally, the pages are crisp and completely free of any previous ownership signatures or inscriptions. It is housed in a Near Fine, original glossy dust jacket that remains unclipped (retaining the £19.99 RRP), bright, and devoid of any significant sun-fading, tears, or notable edge-wear, suffering only from the most trivial handling marks.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing of Christopher Hilton's definitive biography of the Formula One titan, Ken Tyrrell, issued in July 2002. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with a wealth of black-and-white and full-colour photographs documenting Tyrrell’s life, his drivers, and his iconic cars.

Given its relatively recent publication and mass commercial appeal upon release, this first edition remains readily available on the open market, though it is becoming increasingly desirable to motorsport collectors when preserved in such sharp, unread condition.

Although Ken Tyrrell was widely regarded as one of the most beloved and respected figures in Grand Prix motor racing, his comprehensive story remained largely untold until this publication. Drawing on extensive, in-depth interviews with Tyrrell’s family, close associates, and legendary drivers, including three-time World Champion Jackie Stewart, Christopher Hilton offers a penetrating and affectionate tribute to the gamekeeper’s son who transformed his passion for motorsport into an extraordinary career as a team manager and owner.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Christopher Hilton

Book Publisher: Haynes Publishing

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 160

Book Publication Year: 2002

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Sparkford, United Kingdom

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