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McConnell J E

Year working: 1940' - 50's

Book illustrator who illustrated a Childrens' book 'Triumphs of Sport and Speed' published in 1947. Also illustrated the two 'ghosted' Mike Hawthorn author books - Carlotti Takes the Wheel' and 'Carlotti Joins the Team'. Assumed not to be the J McConnell who exhibited at Silverstone in 1994

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Cover design for 'Triumphs of Sport and Speed' 1947.

Illustrationfrom 'Triumphs of Sport and Speed' titled 'Mick Slashed Between Two of His Opponents'. Image courtesy of Michael Worthington -Williams.

Dust cover for book 'Carlotti Takes the Wheel' 1959

Dust cover for book 'Carlotti Joins the Team' 1959