Racing and steeple-chasing: racing / by the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, and Mr. W. G.Crave,with a contribution by the Hon. F. Lawley; steeple-chasing, by Arthur Coventry and Alfred E. T. Watson. Numerous illustrations by J. Sturgess
London : Longmans, Green and co, 1887. First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed and dust-toned only, as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #227392
Physical description: xii, 419 p : incl. pl. col. front., ill. (incl. plan) ; 20 cm. Notes: Numerous illustrations by J. Sturgess. Includes index. Subject: Horse racing - Great Britain. History of Horse-racing - Progress of the sport - Jockey club - Racing officials - New market - Provinces - Racing servants - Breeding - Treatment of Yearlings - Trials -Three year olds - Trainers -Jockeys - Betting -Steeple-chasing - Chaser - Schooling - Fences and fencing - Hurdle meetings - Local meetings. Series: The Badminton library of sports and pastimes, ed. by the Duke of Beaufort, assisted by A. E. T. Watson. Other titles: Racing and steeplechasing. Other names: Craven, William George (1839-1906). Coventry, Arthur. Lawley, Francis Charles. Watson, Alfred Edward Thomas (1849-1922). Genre: Illustrated.
Price: €45.00