The History of the Racing Calendar and Stud-Book: From their inception in the Eighteenth Century, with Observations on some of the Occurrences noted therein

C. M. Prior

Published by The "Sporting Life", London, 1926

About this Item

The very smart first edition of this racing record history, with observations on the Stud-Book and the Racing Calendar. First edition.In the publisher's original blue cloth binding.This work offers a thorough history of two significant racing publications and records, the Racing Calendar, the official horseracing publication of the Jockey Club, and the Stud-Book.Written by C. M. Prior, the author of 'Early Records of the Thoroughbred Horse'.With accounts of their first publications and and early formalities in the eighteenth century, and observations on their contemporary records. In the original cloth binding. Externally, very smart. With light shelf wear and a small damp stain to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 925Y5

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of the Racing Calendar and Stud-Book: From their inception in the Eighteenth Century, with Observations on some of the Occurrences noted therein
• Publisher: The "Sporting Life", London
• Publication Date: 1926
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book