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GEOFF DUKE: IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION

by Geoff Duke

Published by Osprey Publishing. 1st. 1988

Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. In the 1950s, Geoff Duke was the greatest amongst equals in the world of motorcycle racing, riding to six world champion victories. In his own words, Duke now tells the enthralling story of the machines, the teams and the triumphs. Black boards, silver title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages.

SIGNED by Geoff Duke to page 7. Includes two letters relating to the signed copies of this book. Text block is lightly browned. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is scuffed, heavy scratch to rear panel.

ISBN: 0850458382
Stock no. 1829794

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Contents

  • HOW IT ALL BEGAN
  • A love is born
  • Army days
  • THE NORTON YEARS
  • My first race on the Island
  • Racing through
  • World records at Montlhery
  • Tyre problems and the 1950 season
  • World Champions of 1951
  • FROM TWO TO FOIUR AND BACK TO TWO WHEELS
  • A busy weekend
  • An introduction to car racing
  • Motorcycles to Aston Martins
  • Money! Money! Money!

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