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Privately printed on card, possibly by the Queen Mother s Stable staff covering race seasons from 1949 to 1958, unique volume, no records in libraries or auction records, a one-off . Sangorski and Sutcliffe ring binder with details of the Queen Mother s racehorses with extensive photography, details of the races, breeding, history, characteristics with a summary of races, wins, placements and stakes won. Three photographs of the Queen Mother (one with Princess Margaret). A truly unique item, one can only speculate as to its creation and provenance. Details of 14 racehorses: Monaveen, Manicou, Devon Loch, M as-Tu-Tu, Gipsy Love, Flamingo Bay, King s Point, Wild West, Double Star, King of the Isle, Classiebaun, Lusaka, Queen of the Isle and Opalescent. Approximately 13 ¾ inches tall (cards 12 ½ inches tall). Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition five raised bands, no titles. Joints very good condition gently rubbed and worn. Corners very good condition rubbed. Boards good condition some scratches and marks. Page edges good condition gently tanned. See above and photos. Internally Hinges very good condition sound. Paste downs very good condition with Sangorski and Sutcliffe stamp in gilt to the base of the front paste down. Title good condition hole punched card. Pages good condition original photography. Binding very good condition. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1949-1958 Binding: Hardback.
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