1965 Porsche: The Man and His Cars Hardcover Book Club Richard von Frankenberg

Title: Porsche: The Man and His Cars Author: Richard von Frankenberg Publisher: Motoraces Book Club / Readers Union Ltd (London) Publication Date: 1965 (Edition No. 12 in the Motoraces series) Up for sale is a classic hardcover copy of Porsche: The Man and His Cars by Richard von Frankenberg. This is the highly collectible 1965 Motoraces Book Club edition (Volume 12), which stands as one of the most definitive early historical records of Ferdinand Porsche, his engineering legacy, and early racing models like the Porsche 356. Condition Details: • Binding & Boards: Bound in the original black cloth boards with crisp, bright blue foil lettering down the spine. The spine and corners show light, typical shelf wear, but the structure remains very sturdy and straight. • Dust Jacket: Missing. This book is being sold without its original paper dust wrapper, as shown in the photos. • Interior Pages: Clean, tightly bound, and complete. Includes all the rare black-and-white photo plates detailing historic Porsche racing efforts, Formula II developments, and iconic drivers of the era. No missing or loose pages. • Provenance Note: Features a wonderful vintage personalized Ex Libris ("From the Library of...") bookplate attached neatly to the inner cover, featuring a classic calligraphic owl illustration belonging to a lifelong St. Petersburg, Florida automotive collector.