The Turf

John Hislop

Published by Collins, London, 1948

About this Item

Paper covered boards show rubbing at corners and spine ends, mild bump to head of spine, tiny stain on rear board, o/w clean and unmarked. Foxing to front pastedown, front flyleaf, half-title, rear pastedown, rear flyleaf, last page of text. 1.25" tear to rear flyleaf. Text is very slightly yellowed, but clean and unmarked, with no tears or bent corners. 48 pages, b&w photos, color plates. A look at the origins, history, and traditions of horse racing in England. According to the author, horse racing "is a traditional part of English life, the heritage of every Briton and one of which he can be justly proud." From the publisher's Britain in Pictures series.

Seller Inventory # 1198-8

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Turf
• Publisher: Collins, London
• Publication Date: 1948
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Dimensions: 6.5W x 9H x 0.25D inches 6.5 inches width by 9 inches height by 0.25 inches depth