FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, COMPLETE NUMBER LINE. London 1908 Olympics - first marathon race measuring 26.2 miles. The winner was disqualified and the title given to American runner Hayes. Three men became international celebrities and started the worldwide marathon obsession. Ex-library copy with the usual markings. Hardcover with age-toned pages, no writing, no folded pages. Ships in a box, protected with bubble wrap. (SW2) (9F)