The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World: The Story of a Coloured Boy's Indomitable Courage and Success Against Great Odds

TAYLOR, Marshall W. "Major"

Published by Wormley Publishing Company, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1928

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First edition. Octavo. 431pp. Gilt stamped blue cloth. Extensively illustrated from photographs. Very good with abrasions on front pastedown and flyleaf, three small owner names (two ink and one blindstamp), and tape remnants on the rear flyleaf and pastedown in very good dust jacket with light water mark to upper spine, along with small nicks and tears at the corners and a hint of toning. The autobiography of a world champion bicycle rider. A very desirable title and rare in jacket.

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Title
The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World: The Story of a Coloured Boy's Indomitable Courage and Success Against Great Odds
Author
TAYLOR, Marshall W. "Major"
Publisher
Wormley Publishing Company, Worcester, Massachusetts
Publication year
1928
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.

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