[Books] The first volume of the history of the 24 hours of Le Mans

[vincegail]

I've just been reading in my copy of Christian Moity's 'The Le Mans 24-Hour Race 1949 - 1973' and in the beginning of the book it is mentioned that it is the 2nd volume of the history of the 24 hours of Le Mans.
My question now is: does anybody know the author(s) of volume 1 and the title of the book? A link to a seller would also be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance,

Vincent

[vincegail]

And maybe there is also a volume 3 or 4? I already own a copy the french book 'Cinquante 24 heures du mans 1923 - 1982' of which I don't think it's volume 3.

Edit: That is the title on the spine. On the front cover it's called 'Les 24 heures du mans 1923 - 1982' and it is also by Moity.

Thx,

Vincent

[johngee]

I have the three volumes of Quintin Spurring's 'The Official History of the Worlds Greatest Motor Race' 1949-59, 1960-69 and 1970-79. They have ACO approval and seem to be very accurate and well illustrated - obviously written in English
I don't know if further volumes/years are planned? I hope so

[iucrmh]

Originally Posted by vincegail

I've just been reading in my copy of Christian Moity's 'The Le Mans 24-Hour Race 1949 - 1973' and in the beginning of the book it is mentioned that it is the 2nd volume of the history of the 24 hours of Le Mans.
My question now is: does anybody know the author(s) of volume 1 and the title of the book? A link to a seller would also be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance,

Vincent

I suspect that the first volume mentioned is a book by Labry "24 Heures du Mans" which covers the race from 1923-1939 and is in French only. About 500 copies were printed in I think the 1940's. It took me a long time to find one. The price according to condition would be from £200 upwards, I have seen them advertised for in the region of £1000 or so. I can get some more details when I get home if you would like.

[vincegail]

Author's full name, title and isbn-nummer (did that exist then already???) would be very helpfull! Although I suspect that this particular book will go on my wishlist and stay there forever, either because of its price and/or it being so rare....

Thank you in advance,

Vincent

[iucrmh]

Originally Posted by vincegail

Author's full name, title and isbn-nummer (did that exist then already???) would be very helpfull! Although I suspect that this particular book will go on my wishlist and stay there forever, either because of its price and/or it being so rare....

Thank you in advance,

Vincent

Vincent,

The book details are:
Les 24 Heures du Mans by Roger Labric (I got the name wrong in a previous message). As you suspect there is no ISBN number as it was published in 1949.
I found one advertised on the web at http://www.experiencelemans.com/cont..._ordinary.html
The second item on that page, which is somewhat overpriced in that condition. Good hunting,
Mike

[vincegail]

Thanks Mike!

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by iucrmh

Vincent,

The book details are:
Les 24 Heures du Mans by Roger Labric (I got the name wrong in a previous message). As you suspect there is no ISBN number as it was published in 1949.
I found one advertised on the web at http://www.experiencelemans.com/cont..._ordinary.html
The second item on that page, which is somewhat overpriced in that condition. Good hunting,
Mike

If anyone would like to buy this for me, I'd be very happy to recieve it.......

[vincegail]

Just won it on eBay! For which was -in my eyes- a reasonable price! (still expensive mind, but not as expensive as I've seen it go for previously)