From the dust jacket: "Richard Stone Reeves is without question the greatest painter of Thoroughbred horses in America. He has been commissioned to paint many of the most outstanding runners, stallions, and mares. . .Now for the first time the outstanding examples of Mr. Reeve's work have bee brought together in a sumptuous volume. More than 100 photographs and sketches have been combined with readable text and 52 magnificent plates in full color, to create one of this year's finest art books and a book that every lover of Thoroughbred racing will treasure. . .The artist himself has written an introductory text touching on the high points of his career and explaining his own views of art. . .Pedigrees and racing records for each of the champions portrayed have also been provided." This large book measures approximately 12.5 by 9.5 by 1 inch thick and weighs in at 3 pounds 14 ounces.
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Seller: Mainly Books, Silverdale, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, book looks new, no remarkable flaws, jacket has edge-wear, surface-rubbing and is slightly faded on the spine, the original price (50.00) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "More than 100 photographs and sketches have been combined with a readable and knowledgable text and 52 magnificent plates in full color, to create one of this year's finest art books and a book that every lover of Thoroughbred racing will treasure". Seller Inventory # 055177
Seller: Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 304 p. 31 cm. B&w illustrations and colour plates. Burgundy cloth in mylar-covered dustjacket. Intro by the artist. Foreword by Whitney Tower. Commentary by Juno Cole Weyer. Seller Inventory # 156161
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