{"product_id":"casques-sketch-book-more-sketches-by-casque-s-c-h-davis-set-of-2-books-1930s","title":"Casque's Sketch Book \u0026 More Sketches by Casque — S.C.H. Davis (Set of 2 Books, 1930s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, acceptable condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcceptable \/ Fair. Please note that both books in this set are missing their initial preliminary pages (the blank front endpapers\/flyleaves prior to the main title and content pages) see photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the golden age of vintage motorsport with this rare and highly collectible two-book set: \u003cstrong\u003e\"Casque's Sketch Book: Motor Racing in Lighter Vein\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and its sequel, \u003cstrong\u003e\"More Sketches by Casque: Racing, Rallies and Trials.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Written and wonderfully illustrated by legendary Le Mans winner and automotive journalist S.C.H. \"Sammy\" Davis (under his famous pseudonym \"Casque\"), these oblong-format hardcover volumes were published in the 1930s by Iliffe and Sons, the publishers of \u003cem\u003eThe Autocar\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for his wit, skill, and deep involvement in the early racing scene, Davis captures the humor, challenges, mishaps, and camaraderie of pre-war racing, rallies, and trials through a delightful series of satirical cartoons and comic illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true treasure for vintage sports car enthusiasts, collectors of motoring automobilia, and historians of early British motor racing culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: S.C.H. Davis (\"Casque\") | Publisher: Iliffe and Sons | Year: 1935 | Format: Hardcover | Pages: 127 (combined)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iliffe and Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52068658249948,"sku":"SCHD-CASQUE-SET-1935","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/casques-sketch-book-more-sketches-by-casque-set-of-2-books-book-0.jpg?v=1784175602","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/casques-sketch-book-more-sketches-by-casque-s-c-h-davis-set-of-2-books-1930s","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}