A Sound of Horses The World of Racing From Eclipse to Kelso

Alexander, David

Published by Bobbs-Merrill, 1966

About this Item

First edition hardcover in two-tone cloth covered boards, blue over brown w/gilt titles. Boards slightly sunned at head, bit of foxing on edge of page block, Spine ends lightly bumped, corners still sharp, tips not rubbed. No names, tears or soil in the 317pp text. Original, un-clipped color illustrated dust wrapper sunned on spine but title & image remains legible. One very slim chip at foot of spine, else dj is complete and displays well in new mylar. Chapters include: Foreword: The Morning Line/ The Duke Held High the Lanthorn/ Incident in a Barber's Chair/ All the Jockey's Had Curly Hair/ Yes, Virginia, There is a Kentucky Derby/ The One-Legged Cougar and the Three-Legged Horse/ The Grave Beneath the Gallows Tree/ The Frog That Croaked in Russia/ Chocolate Sundaes and Old Shoes/ Bread and Butter Letter/ Index.

Seller Inventory # 50089

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Sound of Horses The World of Racing From Eclipse to Kelso
• Publisher: Bobbs-Merrill
• Publication Date: 1966
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 16 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • HORSE RACING & CHASING