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Roger Bannister – First Four Minutes – SIGNED First Edition 1955
£475.00
A first edition, first printing published by Putnam in 1955. A very good book with some fading to the spine tips – SIGNED on the front endpaper by Bannister without dedication, in a very good unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips and corners. Rare signed.
Bannister’s achievement was a significant milestone in the history of athletics and captured the world’s attention. It demonstrated that human beings could push their physical limits and achieve what was once thought to be unattainable. Bannister’s record-breaking run is celebrated as a symbol of determination, human potential, and the pursuit of excellence in sports. It remains a legendary moment in the world of track and field.
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A first edition, first printing published by Putnam in 1955. A very good book with some fading to the spine tips – SIGNED on the front endpaper by Bannister without dedication, in a very good unclipped wrapper with chipping to the spine tips and corners. Rare signed.
Bannister’s achievement was a significant milestone in the history of athletics and captured the world’s attention. It demonstrated that human beings could push their physical limits and achieve what was once thought to be unattainable. Bannister’s record-breaking run is celebrated as a symbol of determination, human potential, and the pursuit of excellence in sports. It remains a legendary moment in the world of track and field.
