Eclipse by Nicholas Clee, First Edition (9 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used - Very Good.

Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Large 8vo, Hardback with Unclipped Dust Jacket. 344 Pages. Illustrations. Some Very Light Edge Wear to Dust Jacket. Overall A Near Fine Copy in likewise Dust Jacket. Extra postage costs may apply to overseas orders. All books posted in sturdy book box.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Without inscription in not price clipped dust jacket, which is now protected by a removable transparent wrapper.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 240mm. Pp 344.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Unread copy.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over red boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9½" x 6ĵ" (1.1 kg); pp 344; Index; Bibliography; Includes: Colour plates; List of sources; Illustrated lining papers; Appendices (4); || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #204824 ||.

Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Mint. First Edition. This mint unread copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. Epsom Downs, May 3rd, 1769: a chestnut with a white blaze scorches across the turf towards the finishing post. His four rivals are so far behind him that, in racing terms, they are "nowhere." Awestruck, his spectators know they are in the presence of greatness. Among the crowd are two men who, according to the tradition of the Sport of Kings, should not be associated with the horse who will become its greatest exponent. One, Eclipse's owner, is a meat salesman. The second, who wants to own Eclipse, is an adventurer who has made his money through roguery and gambling. He is also the companion of the madam of one of London's most notorious brothels. While this man will remain an outcast to the racing establishment, Eclipse will go on to become the undisputed, undefeated champion of his sport. He will found dynasties that will dominate the bloodstock market not only in Britain, but in every other country where Thoroughbreds race. His influence will be such that ninety-five per cent of horses racing today are his male-line descendants. This is a vivid portrait of high and low life; of princes, paupers, and prostitutes; an era of passionate sport, ferocious gambling, and uninhibited sex. It's the story of a rank outsider who went on to become a national celebrity; and of the horse that became a national icon, and whose influence is transcendent 200 years later. Ref ZZ2.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by auhtor without dedication to title page. A very good copy. Signed by Author(s).