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Roger Bannister's own account of his career in running which reached its climax in the legendary race at Oxford on 6 May 1954 where he broke the four-minute mile barrier and instantly earned himself worldwide fame.

8vo. 224pp. First edition. Signed nicely by Bannister to title-page. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed. Good condition.

Date
1955
Publisher
Putnam
Author
Roger BANNISTER

£145.00 (Code: 64604)

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