by Pierre Souvestre (1874-1914). A rare original 1907 1st ed of the book, 800pp and retaining its original grey binding with black titles to the front cover and spine. The text starts with Newton and Cugnot and later chapters discuss Michelin, Gordon Bennett Renault, Panhard, etcetera, together with events such as the Paris-Rouen of 1894, Paris-Amsterdam 1898, Tour de France 1899, Paris-Madrid 1903. Highly detailed French text, with quality illustrations and personality images, with excellent full-page advertisements at the rear. A tight binding, all in very Good, clean condition. (1)
by Pierre Souvestre (1874-1914). A rare original 1907 1st ed of the book, 800pp and retaining its original grey binding with black titles to the front cover and spine. The text starts with Newton and Cugnot and later chapters discuss Michelin, Gordon Bennett Renault, Panhard, etcetera, together with events such as the Paris-Rouen of 1894, Paris-Amsterdam 1898, Tour de France 1899, Paris-Madrid 1903. Highly detailed French text, with quality illustrations and personality images, with excellent full-page advertisements at the rear. A tight binding, all in very Good, clean condition. (1)
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