The Automobile Year Book of Sports Car Racing, Denis Jenkinson — 1st Ed

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The Automobile Year Book of Sports Car Racing, Denis Jenkinson — 1st Ed

Name: The Automobile Year Book of Sports Car Racing, Denis Jenkinson — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6317
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Publication: Lausanne, Edita SA (Automobile Year), 1982

Formatting: Large 4to, pp. 160.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The bright, vivid red cloth boards are exceptionally well-preserved, remaining remarkably clean and sharp with unrubbed, gleaming gilt titles to the front board and spine, demonstrating no signs of standard shelf-wear or bumping to the corners. The binding remains tight and square, showing no lean or looseness in the hinges. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean and bright; it is entirely free from the foxing, browning, or oxidation that frequently plagues heavily illustrated motorsport books of this era, leaving the crisp halftone photographic reproductions unblemished and the pages unmarked. The top and bottom edges are notably clean, lacking any spotting or dust-dulling. The original pictorial dust jacket is equally impressive, remaining vibrant and largely free from wear, exhibiting only the faintest hint of handling at the extreme spine tips, with no tears, chipping, or significant flaws.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition of Denis Jenkinson's revered motorsport retrospective. The work is abundantly illustrated throughout, featuring striking, high-quality colour and black-and-white period photography that captures the visceral thrill and technical evolution of endurance racing.

There are no noteworthy provenance markings or bookplates present, and the public-facing copy remains entirely free from previous ownership signatures or inscriptions.

While standard copies of this title occasionally surface on the open market, locating a first edition in such an unblemished, crisp state is becoming increasingly uncommon. Many surviving examples suffer from heavy handling wear, spine sunning, or damp-related odours, making this bright, tightly bound copy a particularly desirable acquisition for collectors of motoring history.

Denis Jenkinson’s The Automobile Year Book of Sports Car Racing offers a masterful and deeply evocative retrospective on the golden era of endurance racing, covering the legendary period from 1953 to 1972. Renowned motorsport journalist "Jenks" chronicles the fierce manufacturer battles, from Jaguar and Ferrari to Ford and Porsche, that defined iconic events such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and the Nürburgring 1000km. Combining Jenkinson’s authoritative, eyewitness prose with breathtaking archival photography, this volume serves as an essential visual and historical record for any serious motorsport enthusiast or collector of automotive literature.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Denis Jenkinson

Book Publisher: Edita SA

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 160

Book Publication Year: 1982

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Automobile Year

Country/region of manufacture: Lausanne, Switzerland

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