The Bugatti Queen | In Search of a Motor Racing Legend [Signed].

Miranda, Seymour [Hellé Nice (born Mariette Hélène Delangle; 15 December 1900 - died 1 October 1984)]

Published by Published by Simon & Schuster Ltd., Africa House, 64-78 Kingsway, London First Edition . 2004., 2004

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. A French model, dancer, and a motor racing driver, Hellé competed in numerous minor Grand's Prix and other races between 1928 and 1939, whose racing career was impaired by a serious crash in 1936 and whose attempt to resume racing after World War 2 was undermined (and her subsequent life adversely affected) by an accusation - unproven - of collaboration with the Nazis. Contains (xix), 301 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout, some of glossy art paper. Tanning to the page edges. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Miranda Seymour.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0743231465 MOTORING, SPORTS CARS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bugatti Queen | In Search of a Motor Racing Legend [Signed].
• Publisher: Published by Simon & Schuster Ltd., Africa House, 64-78 Kingsway, London First Edition . 2004.
• Publication Date: 2004
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)