THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK and Its Ancestors, The Authentic Origin of Pure Blood

Lady Wentworth

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1938

About this Item

First American Edition. Printed in Great Britain by Unwin Brothers. 4to, 475 pp, +116 Supplemental Plates and One Fold-Out Map. 388 Plates in half-tone, 21 Plates in color and numerous diagrams in the text. Part One is "Hot Blood and Cold"; Part Two is "Mixed Blood". Comprehensive and detailed history and development of various breeds, from the blend of "hot" and "cold" blooded types. Book also contains the lifelong research of Wilfrid Blunt and Lady Anne Blunt whose ancestors kept the first racing studs in England. Bright red cloth binding with gilt, binding beginning to loosen due to weight of material. DJ in protective mylar with small corner chips and very small tears on edges. Pencil price marks on fep. 475 pp plus 116 b/w plates.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK and Its Ancestors, The Authentic Origin of Pure Blood
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
• Publication Date: 1938
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 11.25W x 9H x 2.25D inches 11.25 inches width by 9 inches height by 2.25 inches depth
• Seller catalogs:
  • Rare and Collectible