Memories of racing and hunting / by the Duke of Portland
Portland, William John Arthur Charles James Cavendish-Bentinck Duke of (1857-1943)
Published by London : Faber and Faber, 1935
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Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; ix-xvi, 364 p., [64] p. of plates : ill., port., facsims. ; 28 cm. Notes; Includes index. Subjects; Portland, William John Arthur Charles James Cavendish-Bentinck Duke of 1857-1943. Fox hunting Great Britain. Horse racing Great Britain. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 267933
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Title: Memories of racing and hunting / by the Duke...
Publisher: London : Faber and Faber
Publication Date: 1935
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition.
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MEMORIES OF RACING AND HUNTING. By The Duke of Portland K.G., G.C.V.O.
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Seller: R.E & G.B Way, NEWMARKET, SUFFO, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 4to, lacks front endpaper, original cloth. pp364. Seller Inventory # 017548
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MEMORIES OF RACING AND HUNTING. By The Duke of Portland K.G., G.C.V.O.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 4to, original cloth.worn, split at bottom of spine, signed by the author, pp364. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 017549
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MEMORIES OF RACING AND HUNTING. By The Duke of Portland K.G., G.C.V.O.
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Faber and Faber. London. 1935, 1935
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
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ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1935). (1935) 1935 reprint. 4to (195 x 281mm). Ppxvi,364. B/w photographs. Dark blue cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt, top edge gilt. Some staining to cloth, small crease and a little foxing to prelims. Good-plus. Lacks dust-wrapper. Detailed account of the Duke of Portland's activities as a race-horse owner and trainer, and riding to hounds in The Shires. . Seller Inventory # 43259
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Memories of Racing and Hunting: The Duke of Portland
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Faber, 1935
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Seller: GLOVER'S BOOKERY, ABAA, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 364 pp; Covers show minimal shelf wear, hinges and binding excellent. Light normal age toning, occasional scattered faint foxing. Pages clean, prev vendor sticker inside back cover. Many illustrations and photos throughout text, some of the pages still uncut. In orig DJ in protective mylar, shows some tiny chips along edges and some faint scuffs. Excellent condition. Seller Inventory # 400495
Memories Of Racing And Hunting: The Duke Of Portland
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Faber and Faber, 1935
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Seller: The Cary Collection, Bristol, CT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. The Duke of Portland [364] pp. Faber and Faber 1935 Second Impression 11" x 8" *rear hinge cracking* "Memories of Racing and Hunting" is a memoir written by Portland, Duke of, a British peer and avid sportsman. The book is a collection of personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's experiences in horse racing and fox hunting, two of his favorite pastimes. Throughout the book, Portland shares stories of his encounters with famous horses and jockeys, as well as his own successes and failures on the racetrack. He also discusses the thrill of the chase in fox hunting and the camaraderie that comes with the sport. In addition to his sporting pursuits, Portland also touches on his family history and his role as a member of the British aristocracy. Written in a conversational style, "Memories of Racing and Hunting" offers a unique glimpse into the world of British sports and culture in the early 20th century. Seller Inventory # 36996