Unfair Advantage

[fred cook]

By Mark Donohue.......

Any ideas about the value of a first edition autographed copy of Mark's book "Unfair Advantage"? The one that I have is signed:

Best Wishes
Mark Donohue

It is in excellent condition with a bit of edge wear on the dust cover. I bought it at a car accessory shop in Atlanta called "Automod" which was then owned by Brian Herndon. Probably in late 1975 or early 1976.

[Rot 911]

I like to go to Abebooks for first editions. They have a fair number of this book, although none are autographed. Check them out and then maybe list on ebay with a reserve. 0396070116 - AbeBooks

[Joeaksa]

No idea of its value, but when you sell it let me know, would love to have it!

Joe A

[M.D. Holloway]

Too bad the binding is messed up - a booky would not give much for it but a car fan might. My guess, maybe $50.

[MattKellett]

You could easily get $250 on eBay or somewhere similar. Even in Pelican Parts classified you'd get a good price.

The first edition unsigned goes for a fair sum. Mine is in about the same condition, although unsigned and I picked it up for around $75 if I remember correctly and at the time that was a good price.

If you do end up selling, and Joe passes, let me know, I'd love to have it for my collection.

Cheers
Matt

p.s A bit morbid, but what makes this so rare is that Mark died a couple of weeks after the book was published. So very few were obviously signed.

[doug_porsche]

Wow

[M.D. Holloway]

naa...I'd give ya fity bucks is all. I gots ta run a bidness!

[URY914]

$400 easy to the right person

[fred cook]

Originally Posted by Rot 911

I like to go to Abebooks for first editions. They have a fair number of this book, although none are autographed. Check them out and then maybe list on ebay with a reserve. 0396070116 - AbeBooks

I checked their list and found that Abebooks has two for sale at $700 each. Of course, they still have them which means they are likely overpriced. I would probably be willing to let my copy go for $500 or thereabouts.

[MattKellett]

Fred

The first editions normally go for around $150, that would be unsigned of course, which is why i thought I got a great deal at $75 for mine.

The signed copy could go for well more, as I mentioned, it's extreamly rare to find one signed.

If I was you. I'd stick it up on eBay, set a fairly high reserve and see what it brings. You might get bidding above $500. Signed photos of his go for around $150.

Good luck, I hope you get top dollar.

Another option is to give Morry a call at Collectors Studio, he has top notch motorsport collectables for sale and could give you a decent offer I'm sure.

[strupgolf]

Mark Donohue signed about 50 books in July 1975, just a few weeks before his death. He signed these at his Racemark store in Miami or Ft Lauderdale Fl. during the grand opening. I also have a signed 1st edition which was given to me long ago. Ordinary 1st editions were going for around $200 last time I saw one.

[5String43]

I'm liking this thread just fine. I've got one of those firsts, though it is unsigned.

[DaveE]

I have an unsigned 1st edition as well. It's a great book. The chapter on the 917 can am development was worth the price alone.

[Brad Brownell]

I bought a signed hardback last October for 450 with a COA, just to give you an idea of value. The condition that that one is in, I would say could go for more.

Looks like a great book, and if I had the spare cash, I'd buy it from you.

[intakexhaust]

Originally Posted by URY914

$400 easy to the right person

Agreed and possibly much more. Call Paul Z. at the Motorsport Collector, Downers Grove, IL. Pass it around the parties at this years Daytona 24 and probably fetch a few thou... seriously.