Important Ferrari Books

I have begun culling some books from my collection of Ferrari books acquired over the past 30+ years. Please let me know if you have any questions about any of them and if you would like to buy or make an offer.

1.LE FERRARI by Gianni Rogliatti, 1968

This is a massive and beautiful Italian language coffee table reference book on early Ferrari racing models, written by Gianni Rogliatti. The book was originally published in Rome in 1966. This is the final printing of the book, dated November1968. It was originally proofed by Enzo Ferrari himself, confirmed by copies of a letter from Ferrari that appeared with some very early copies (though not in this copy).

Condition: While it does not have its dust cover, it is in very good overall condition but for its spine binding, which has become partially detached along the spine. However, all pages are intact and none have separated from the book. Pages are in excellent condition. There is some very minor fading of the cloth cover (see photos). When laid flat, some very minor warping of the cover can be seen. However, if it were to be placed flat with weight on top of it for a period of time, it would most likely flatten out.

The 164 page book includes numerous gorgeous color prints, black and white photos, line drawings, and reference tables. Book measures 16" x 12". Ferrari automobile models covered in the book are as follows:

125 S
166 S
125 F1
21 Export
375 F1
500 F2
340 S
342 America
250 Europa
375 MM
625 F1
750 Monza
410 SuperAmerica
290 MM
246 F1
250 TRS
250 GT
400 SuperAmerica
156 F1
246 P
250 GTO
250 LM
330 GT 2+2
158 F1
500 SuperFast
275 GTS
330 P2
206 Dino

Price: $80 (plus $15 shipping in U.S.)

2. FERRARI SPYDER CALIFORNIA
By Stanley Nowak, Ed Gilbertson & George Carrick
Hardback with dust cover. Published by Automobilia 1990, 1st Edition

The definitive story of the California Spyder, from design to production and contains a complete log of all 55 Cal Spyders built from 1957 to 1963

182 Pages. Size 28.5 x 25 cm. Text in Italian/English/French

About the authors: Stan Nowak, noted Ferrari historian and himself owner of Chassis 1055 GT for several years years; Ed Gilbertson served as Chief Judge of the Ferrari Club of America, Chief Judge at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Contributing Editor of Cavallino and Prancing Horse Magazines, among other important international historic car organizations; and George Carrick, another noted Ferrari historian and author of a 1976 book about the 250 California Spyder.

Condition: Excellent. Only flaws are one very small tear and slight fraying along top edge of front dust jacket (see 2nd photo from right) and slight imprint left by paperclip that was once attached to page between cover and title page.

NOTE: Sorry for the poor quality of photos on inside pages. The ones in the book are extremely sharp!

Price: $310 OBO ($10 shipping within U.S.)

3. FFERRARI: BEAUTY & DETAILS

Photography by Everett Anton Singer
Introduction by Stan Nowak

Limited Edition Published by Spyder Enterprises, New York 1985
Copy# 2010 of 2500 published worldwideBook measures 12” x 12”

Condition: Very good overall condition. I bought this book from Chuck Jordan in the mid-1990s when he decided to sell some of the duplicates he had in his extensive collection of books about Ferraris. Visible flaws consist of very small chip in embossed book cover along one edge; some age spotting along page edges (only seen if turn closed book is turned sideways and looked at from above or below); and minor separation of cover spine noticeable only when book lays flat after it has been standing upright on shelf for years (i.e., minor settling along spine)(See photos of all of these flaws).

Price: $275 OBO ($10 shipping within U.S.)
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