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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Appears unread. Phil O'Shea, wizard on wheels, is the first in a series of ten books on New Zealand's most famous cycling legends. It details the remarkable feats of a sporting superstar, whose exceptional cycling ability attracted thousands of spectators to race appearances, and who won every major cycling event in Australisia.…

8vo, 120pp, black and white illustrations. A near fine paperback copy.

super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 120 pages. Cover wornCycling Legends is a series of books detailing New Zealand's ten greatest cyc lists. The first in the series tells the story of Phil O'Shea, the greatest of t hem all. Born in 1889, O'Shea's quiet, unassuming persona was juxtaposed by an e xtraordinary athletic ability. He won every track and road cycling title he set his mind to, during a time when competitive cycling was one of the world's most popular sports. He went to Australia and won their road championships three year s straight. After 1923, he concentrated on track racing. Champions from around t he world were imported for O'Shea to compete against in front of home crowds. Af ter a long racing career he coached other champions, ran a cycle shop in Christc hurch, and continued cycling until he was 90.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 169 pp. b/w illus. A firm unmarked copyThe second in the Cycling Legends series details the fascinating career of Harry Watson, New Zealand's first Tour de France rider. Born in 1904, Watson's quiet, unassuming persona was juxtaposed by a relentless determination over long dista nce cycle races. He won more road cycling championships than any other New Zeala nder, before or since. Watson's most interesting claim to fame, however, was rac ing in the grueling 1928 Tour de France, and finishing in 28th position. That ye ar the course consisted of 5377 kilometres of gravel, sealed and cobbled roads. Only a quarter of the field managed to finish. Watson was in the first English s peaking team to enter the prestigious event, and became something of a hero amon g the French public for his grit and determination.…

Softcover. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. No signatures. Price sticker on rear cover.; 119, [1 (blank)] pages. Illustrated card covers. Page dimensions: 210 x 169mm. Black-and-white photographic illustrations. "Phil O'Shea Wizard on Wheels is the first in a series of ten books on New Zealand's most famous cycling legends. It details the remarkable feats of a sporting superstar, whose exceptional cycling ability attracted thousands of spectators to race appearances throughout the country. From virtual unknown and nameless underdog, O'Shea went on to win every major cycling event in New Zealand, including the famous Timaru to Christchurch Road Race." - from blurb on rear cover. Series: New Zealand Cycling Legends. #1. Very Good+ No dust jacket as issued.…