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ALL OUT FOR THE MILE

ALL OUT FOR THE MILE

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A history of the mile race, focusing on the careers of Bannister and Landy, but also looking at Nurmi, Lovelock, Haegg and Taber amongst others.

8vo. 208pp. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Very good condition. Nicely signed and dedicated by Smith to front endpaper.

Date
1955
Publisher
Forbes Robertson
Author
George SMITH

£24.00 (Code: 77322)

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