A GIFT TO THE STATE - The National Stud

Fothergill, George A. - Editor

Published by Edinburgh, T. and A Constable, 1916

About this Item

Memorial of the gift to the State, in January 1916, by Colonel W. Hall Walker, with his very valuable stud of TB sires, brood mares, yearlings, foals, and horses in training. Takes form of a pedigree book, and is illustrated with coloured plates after the paintings by Mr. Lynwood Palmer, and watercolour drawings by the editor. There are 12 tipped in color plates of horses, 5 other color plates associated gardens & houses, 3 b/w horse paintings. Cover design, title page and borders by editor. C: 1916, Edinburgh, T. and A. Constable, Printers to His Majesty. Limited Edition of 300 copies. 10-5/8" x 14", 235 pgs. Green cloth cover with gold decoration and writing on top and binding. Inside in Gd+ cond, ink name and gift label on inside front cover and ink name on inside of back cover; cover is quite worn, more at edges and folds, white smudging. Extra postage for insurance and size of book will apply.

Seller Inventory # TB0699

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A GIFT TO THE STATE - The National Stud
• Publisher: Edinburgh, T. and A Constable
• Publication Date: 1916
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket