Crown Jewels of Thoroughbred Racing

The romance of the racetrack and the Thoroughbred racehorse has taken Richard Stone Reeves virtually around the world. From Ascot to Arlington International Racecourse and Chantilly to Churchill Downs, the renowned equine artist has captured the essence of the sport and the nobility of its participants in a career spanning five decades. The artist's seventh book features some of the world's great racetracks and many of the famous horses which graced them with their finest efforts. "Crown Jewels" contains eighty-four color reproductions of original oils and thirty sketches as well as Reeves' personal observations about his subjects. The twenty-four chapters of "Crown Jewels" have been written by some of racing's foremost Turf writers. Their insightful and evocative prose provides a context in which to view these masterful paintings and combines to make "Crown Jewels" a unique collection. Beautifully illustrated. Stated First Edition. First printing with full number line. New oversize hardcover in a new, mylar covered, unclipped dust jacket. The pictures on the listing page are of the actual book for sale. Always carefully packaged and shipped quickly, often same day.…