When diamonds were trumps / by Reginald Herbert ; illustrated by Finch Mason
London : W. Southwood, 1908. First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth with bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #444783
Physical description; 187 p., [17] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), music, ports. ; 27 cm. Notes; Frontispiece: coloured and signed portrait of author. With black and white photographic portrait of 1st Marquess of Abergavenny, dedication. 17 full page coloured illustrations, illustrated title page, numerous black and white illustrations in text by Finch Mason (1850-1915). Subjects; Jockeys England ; Biography. Horse racing England History. Gamblers England ; Biography. Gambling England History. Gambling systems. England Social life and customs 19th century.
Price: €85.00