Ken Tyrrell: The Authorised Biography, Maurice Hamilton — 1st Edition

£42.50

Ken Tyrrell: The Authorised Biography, Maurice Hamilton — 1st Edition

Name: Ken Tyrrell: The Authorised Biography, Maurice Hamilton — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 7041
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Publication: London, CollinsWillow, 2002

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xviii], 360.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains tight and square, with sharp corners to the black boards and bright, unoxidised silver tooling to the spine. The dust jacket presents well but exhibits some light shelf-wear and rubbing along the top edge and extremities, remaining unclipped. Internally, the text block shows typical age-related tanning and browning to the page edges, which is common for the paper stock used by the publisher during this era. A standard previous owner's signature is present in pencil to the front free endpaper, but the pages are otherwise clean and free from further inscriptions or tears.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition, first printing of Maurice Hamilton's authorised biography of Ken Tyrrell, confirmed by the full number line (1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2) present on the copyright page. Published by CollinsWillow in 2002, the volume is illustrated with photographic plates.

While modern first editions of this title are relatively common on the open market, copies in highly presentable condition remain sought after by motorsport collectors and Formula 1 enthusiasts.

Ken Tyrrell was one of Formula 1's most beloved and respected figures for nearly four decades. A former timber merchant who entered the sport relatively late, he founded his own independent racing team and discovered generational driving talents like Jackie Stewart. Together, the Tyrrell team captured three World Championships and won 33 Grands Prix, cementing a legacy of passion, innovation, and independent spirit in a fiercely competitive motorsport landscape. Maurice Hamilton's authorised biography, featuring a foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart, offers a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the man affectionately known as 'Uncle Ken'.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Maurice Hamilton

Book Publisher: CollinsWillow

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 360

Book Publication Year: 2002

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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