Published by Penguin Random House, 1979
ISBN 10: 0091362407 ISBN 13: 9780091362409
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Published by Hutchinson, Lonfdon, 1979
ISBN 10: 0091362407 ISBN 13: 9780091362409
Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. PRIDE OF THE SHIRES The Story of the Whitbread Horses. John Oaksey. Photographs by Snowdon. Hutchinson, London. 1979 First edition ISBN 0091362407 58pp Illustrated Hardback. This copy is in MINT condition in a MINT unclipped dustwrapper. Once a familiar sight in most high streets, these magnificent horses were the backbone of the brewing trade's distribution to inns and taverns of the city and towns up and down the land. Still referred to as the Whitbread Horses, despite the fact that the Whitbread name has virtually disappeared from brewing and pub ownership, in fact it might be said that the horses have outlived their employers. They are now used almost exclusively for publicity and more importantly on ceremonial occasions. For many years the Shires have pulled the Lord Mayor of London's coach. They are also popular visitors to agricultural and horse shows all over Britain. This book with its spectacluarly atmospheric photographs give the reader a glimpse behind the scenes when the horses are primped and curried in preparation for yet another appearance. Ref X1.