Harold l osmer publishing (6 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. First Edition. Demy Table, [11 by 8,5 inches] paparbound with pictorial covers. pp. 132. Fully illustrated with b-w halftone plates Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional photographs. . The publisher's blurb notes: "Real Road Racing details a time when American auto races were held on the real roads of towns large and small. We call it the days of chain drive, wooden spokes, and hair-for-helmets with good cause. This fine book delves into the politics, thought process, and learning curves associated with putting on such a large-scale event in a region of the U.S. that nobody knew much about. In 1909, the automobile was just coming into being, as was much of Southern California. The city of Santa Monica was struggling to maintain its independence from annex-crazy Los Angeles and decided to stage road races to attract attention and build a population base. It worked. The American Grand Prize and Vanderbilt Cup races were held at Santa Monica in 1914 & 1916. The biggest names in racing were here". In exceptionally good condition.…

Paperback. Condizione: Used - Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. SPINE LEAN. SEE PHOTOS FOR MORE INFORMATION. New protective Mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. / This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Acceptable. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Good +. SIGNED and inscribed by one author, Harold Osmer. A very good hardcover, in a good + dust jacket with wear/rubbing, but is now housed in a protective mylar wrap.