Official Formula 1 OPUS Classic Edition - biggest book on Formula One racing ever produced

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Ended:July 29th 2016, 10:15am EDT

Winner: eric.neumann1

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The Prize

You are bidding on a very special piece of motorsport history:

A rare, highly collectable limited edition book on Formula 1's entire history. The book is a very large 50x50cm (50x100cm when opened) and 850 pages weighing a massive 37kg. 850,000 words and many thousands of photographs a lot of which have never been seen in public. The Official Formula 1 Opus is the biggest book on Formula One racing ever produced.

The Classic Edition of The Official Formula 1 Opus is a strictly limited edition, presented in a silk-cloth covered clamshell case. Featuring a silver-foiled signature sheet, each copy is personally signed by the President and CEO of Formula One Management, Mr. Bernie Ecclestone.

This book is brand new and has never been opened or read.

F1 history has never been told in a such details and profound way, thank to the collaboration of the best photographers and writers, through special interviews and amazing photos.

The book is presented in a beautiful custom made suede box and features hand made leather binding and silver leaf page edges. It is a work of art in itself and the quality level you would expect for a thousands euro book.

Full details to be found on The Official Formula 1 Opus.

CharityStars have partnered with a private seller to bring you this fantastic auction. At least 10% of the proceeds of the auction will support Time To Love

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The Cause

TIMETOLOVE Onlus was founded in April 2015 in Brescia by Giacomo Maiolini, creator of Time Records. Its main objective is to support various social solidarity projects—assistance to healthcare programs for women and children in developing countries, as well as the promotion of art and culture.

TIMETOLOVE does not receive public financing but bases its activity on raising funds and goods that are donated to charities thanks to the generosity of supporters worldwide.

Numerous ambassadors endorse the project with enthusiasm and passion. Important Italian music, culture, art and sports figures act as testimonials of the initiative, including: Albertino, Ambra Angiolini, Fabio Caressa, Alessandro Cattelan, David Guetta, Fisichella, Jovanotti, Linus, Cristina Parodi, Pirlo, Renga, Renzo Rosso, Bob Sinclar, and Fabio Volo. Great support is also received from doctors and healthcare workers.

The foundation employs various instruments to reach its objectives, including working with Italian and international public and private institutions to promote instruction in developing countries. Additionally, TIMETOLOVE also has collaborative projects with universities, medical-scientific companies and schools of specialization for raising awareness and consequently, cooperation.

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