Thoroughbred Breeding of the World

An illustrated volume on the greatest and most famous thoroughbreds from the early days of racing; a history of generations of horses, breeders, breeding achievements; and a history of numerous sacrifices made in order to attain and maintain first-class specific breeds. Memories of great horses, of their breeders and owners are evoked page after page. This book offers 550 large pictures of the most famous horses, racers as well as stud horses; it illustrates their influence on the entire breed. 633 pages. Cream linen cloth covered boards with titles in English, French and German (Thoroughbred Breeding of the World, L'Elevage Mondial du Pur Sang, DieVollblutzucht Der Welt). Text in three languages. Pictorial dust-jacket. A few nicks in edges of dust-jacket and small circular portion of same missing on spine. Glossy pages and a heavy volume to which additional postage rates will apply.