The T.T. Special

The Story of the Manx by G. S. Davison (1st Edn 1948 Hardcover with Dust Jacket)

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The Story of the Manx by G. S. Davison (1st Edition 1948 Hardcover with original dust jacket) offers a comprehensive early history of the Amateur T.T. and the Manx Grand Prix races held on the famous Isle of Man mountain circuit.

Authored by G. S. Davison, T.T. race winner and editor of The T.T. Special, this volume chronicles the origins and development of the September Isle of Man races from their inception in 1923 through to the late 1940s. The book features detailed analysis of entries, winner lists, place men, record lap holders, and a breakdown of the famous 37.73-mile Snaefell Mountain Course with its 219 bends and corners. Illustrated with black-and-white action photographs of classic racing motorcycles and legendary riders, this volume is a key piece of vintage motorcycle racing literature for Isle of Man T.T., Manx Grand Prix, and British motorsport history collectors.

Key Features

  • First Edition 1948 hardcover history of the Manx Grand Prix and Amateur T.T.
  • Authored by T.T. winner and The T.T. Special editor G. S. Davison.
  • Detailed statistical records, winner lists, lap records, and circuit guide to the 219 corners.
  • Illustrated with period black-and-white action photographs.
  • Essential vintage reference for Isle of Man road racing fans and classic motorcycle literature collectors.

Additional Info

Condition: Used

Author: G. S. Davison

Title: The Story of the Manx by G. S. Davison (1st Edn 1948 Hardcover with Dust Jacket)

Format: Hardcover

Number of Pages: 144

Publication Year: 1948

Hardcover book with dust jacket showing large “MANX” title and vintage road-race photo
Hardcover book with worn dust jacket spine, maroon trim, and title graphics
Hardcover book back cover text with bold heading “RACING REMINISCENCES”
Hardcover book page of paragraph text with price marked “8/6 NET”
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Opened hardcover book with “forward” page text and “Part Printed 1966” note
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  • Hardcover book with dust jacket showing large “MANX” title and vintage road-race photo
  • Hardcover book with worn dust jacket spine, maroon trim, and title graphics
  • Hardcover book back cover text with bold heading “RACING REMINISCENCES”
  • Hardcover book page of paragraph text with price marked “8/6 NET”
  • Opened hardcover book with printed text on left and blank right page
  • Opened hardcover book spread with black-and-white photo and “The T.T. Special” title
  • Opened hardcover book with “forward” page text and “Part Printed 1966” note
  • Opened hardcover book table of contents with chapter listings and page numbers
  • Opened hardcover book with list of illustrations and chapter text on facing pages
  • Opened hardcover book with vintage race photos and captions in the interior
  • Open hardcover book with text and chapter sections on two pages
  • Open hardcover book with numbered list text and landscape photo on right page
  • Open hardcover book with dense text and chapter heading on right page
  • Open hardcover book with motorcycle photo on left page and text on right page
Hardcover book with dust jacket showing large “MANX” title and vintage road-race photo
Hardcover book with worn dust jacket spine, maroon trim, and title graphics
Hardcover book back cover text with bold heading “RACING REMINISCENCES”
Hardcover book page of paragraph text with price marked “8/6 NET”
Opened hardcover book with printed text on left and blank right page
Opened hardcover book spread with black-and-white photo and “The T.T. Special” title
Opened hardcover book with “forward” page text and “Part Printed 1966” note
Opened hardcover book table of contents with chapter listings and page numbers
Opened hardcover book with list of illustrations and chapter text on facing pages
Opened hardcover book with vintage race photos and captions in the interior
Open hardcover book with text and chapter sections on two pages
Open hardcover book with numbered list text and landscape photo on right page
Open hardcover book with dense text and chapter heading on right page
Open hardcover book with motorcycle photo on left page and text on right page
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