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Undoubtedly the greatest and most enjoyable story ever written about the game of polo. In truth it is one of the greatest stories ever written from a horse or pony's point of view. Lionel Edwards' plates and pen and ink drawings embellish this book superbly.
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The Maltese Cat, a polo pony living among the British in India, achieves glory and honor in the big game against the Archangels.
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The Maltese Cat
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The Lambourn Press, 1989
ISBN 10: 0951369733
ISBN 13: 9780951369739
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The Maltese Cat is undoubtedly the greatest and most enjoyable story ever written about the game of polo. In truth its one of the greatest stories ever written from a horse or pony's point of view. The story, although written some ninety years ago, has been avidly collected since it was first published, not only by everyone associated with polo, whether player, official, groom or spectator, but by all lovers of horses and ponies. It appeals to people of all ages and its the classic book of its type. Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was, in his lifetime, acknowledged as a magnificent story teller and poet and is now firmly established as one of Britain's greatest writers. Lionel Edwards, whose superb colour plates and pen and ink drawings embellish this book, is the perfect collaborator and illustrator. This lovely dark blue cloth hardback is in really good condition. Normal wear and marks apply consistent with use and age. Comes with dust jacket. First published in this edition in 1989, first edition. Jacket design by Peter Hedges, Book from a design by Rupert Collens and Peter Fitzmaurice, Typesetting by TJB Photosetting Ltd. 63 pages all intact, all pages, text and gorgeous illustrations are in really good, clean, readable order. Personal pen inscription on first blank page, dated Christmas 1989. Foreword by Major Ronald Ferguson. A wonderful book, ideal for all horse lovers, polo enthusiasts and collector's of Rudyard Kipling's book and Lionel Edwards drawings/ book illustrations. Seller Inventory # 969
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