combat, a motor racing history, with an interlude and epilogue by the right hon. earl howe, written by barre Lyndon. published by William Heinemann ltd., London. 333 pages, colored frontpiece by bryan de grineau, 24 black and white plates, one plate detached but available at page 140, 7 race circuit plans. cream boards with black/gold lettering with boards faded and light soil, front cover has exposed binder separation, pages are stiff by storeage/pressure and tanned/foxing by age, edges and spine show signs of wear, inscribed inside front cover.