In 1959 the Tour de France already had a beautiful History, and this book tells it in a very lively way with dialogues featuring the authors of this adventure. From the invention of the bicycle by Father Galloux 18 years before Pierre Michaud (sic) to the exploits of Anquetil, via Garin, Cricri, the Pélissier brothers, Louison...
Date of publication: January 1959
Author: Marcel Diamant-Berger
Grand Pavois Collection
Publisher: Gedalge
Format: 15cm x 21.5cm
194 pages
Hardcover.
More than 130 photos
Photo credits: Harlingue, Monde et Camera, Cossira, Keystone, Jakowski, France Reportage, Le Petit Parisien, Press distribution agency, Miroir Sprint, France Presse, Romi, Yvan Christ, Presse Sport, Union of Cycle and Motorcycle Manufacturers, Private collection.
Used book, cover in good condition, but worn at the top, some annotations inside, no losses or tears.
