Two rare H. O. D. Segrave World Land Speed Record cord tied booklets
Chichester, 13 July
Lot sold
USD 1 275 - 1 913
GBP 1 000 - 1 500 (listed)
Estimate
USD 1 275 - 1 913
GBP 1 000 - 1 500 (listed)
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TypeBooks & Magazines
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Lot number132
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Description
Two rare H. O. D. Segrave World Land Speed Record cord tied booklets, comprising:- '203m.p.h. The Supreme Sunbeam', printed 1927, brown card covers printed in orange embossed text on grey ground, 4to, 24 pages celebrating Segrave's new World Land Speed record of 203.7928mph in the 1000HP Sunbeam; and 'The Souvenir of the Dinner given by the British Racing Drivers Club to Major Sir Henry Segrave and Capt J S Irving in honour of the attainment of the speed of 231 m.p.h.', a souvenir menu, small 4to, light card cover with printed 'Golden Arrow' onion skin cover, 4 pages, some creasing and wear to onion skin.
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