Marathon: Around the World in a Cloud of Dust by Nick Brittan
$95.00
Marathon: Around the World in a Cloud of Dust by Nick Brittan. First published in 1969 by Motor Racing Publications Ltd.
A contemporary first-hand account of the 1968 London–Sydney Marathon, one of the great international endurance rallies. Brittan and his wife Jenny competed in the event, and after their retirement from the rally he continued following the action as a reporter. The book covers the route, competitors, cars and incidents of the marathon and includes full results and tabulated scores.
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Edition: First edition, 1969
Publisher: Motor Racing Publications Ltd, London
SBN: 900549 00 9
Condition: Vintage copy with visible wear to the dust jacket, including rubbing, edge wear, small chips and age-toning. Please refer to photos.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, AUTOMOTIVE BOOKS, FIRST EDITIONS, NON-FICTION BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: 1960S, AUTOMOTIVE, BOOKS, FIRST EDITION, LONDON SYDNEY MARATHON, MOTOR RACING, MOTORSPORT, NON FICTION, RALLYING, VINTAGE
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