A History of Ten Years of Automobilism 1896–1906

Significant early history of the first decade of British motoring, published by The Car Illustrated Ltd. to mark the tenth anniversary of the Locomotives on Highways Act 1896 which freed motorists from the 4mph speed restriction. Edited by or published under the aegis of Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, founder-editor of The Car Illustrated magazine and pioneering parliamentary advocate for motoring. Carries advertising paste-downs for Beaufort Motor Co. and 'The Car' 1/- handbooks. Daily Mail Library stamps and shelf label present. Of considerable research value despite heavily worn condition.

• Author: Montagu of Beaulieu, Lord [ed.]
• Publisher: The Car Illustrated, Ltd.
• Place: London
• Year: 1906
• Edition: First edition
• Physical: Hardback, 4to, dark navy blue cloth boards; spine largely detached and broken; covers heavily worn with fraying at all corners and edges; front pastedown carries advertisement for Beaufort Motor Co. Ltd., 14 Baker Street, and 'The Car' 1/- handbooks; Daily Mail Library stamp and shelf label reading 629.29 MON
• Condition: Poor (spine largely detached; covers heavily worn with significant fraying; text block apparently intact)