Arthur Nightingall (21 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an autobiography by Arthur Nightingall, a legendary jockey with over 1300 wins to his name. Nightingall became a jockey at an early age, following in the footsteps of his father, and details his experiences in a career that saw him ride in England, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland, and Ireland. Nightingall narrates his many racing victories, including Grand Nationals on Ilex and Why Not, in addition to a vast collection of tumbles that did not put him off mounting up again. From stories on his experiences with comical bookmakers to unforgettable racing anecdotes, this book is full of interesting stories that give a unique insight into the fascinating world of horse racing in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A scarce vintage horseracing book: "My Racing Adventures" by Arthur Nightingall. Published in hardback by T.Werner Laurie in circa 1901. Presumed First Edition. 280pp. The book is in Good condition for its age. The binding is tight and there is no shelf lean or bowing present. The boards are clean and the gilt lettering on the spine area, whilst faded, is still clearly readable. There is a small indentation on the front board above and to the right of the author's portrait. The page edge blocks are tanned from age and handling (the top edge is darkened, as often seen). Internally there is a previous owner's name in pen on the front pastedown. The vast majority of the internal pages are clean and unmarked, but not all as there is edge damage to several pages, as seen in the accompanying scans. Aside from this, the book is annotation and foxing free and the pages are very presentable. Any questions, please just ask.…

Hardcover. 280pp. Illustrations. Blue cloth with oval portrait after a photo of the author as part of the decorative front cover. It looks as if a sheet had been tipped onto the front endpaper, in the gutter between the pastedown and free endpaper, because there is a bit of a stub remaining. Whatever it was, it was not an integral part of the book because it was on the endpaper. Slight fraying at the crown of the spine, name inked at the top of the front free endpaper, else a clean, tight, VG copy of a scarce book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. …

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First edition. A smart first edition of this illustrated account of the author's racing life. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and four plates. Collated complete. The racing life of Arthur Nightingall, a British jockey who went on to win the 1901 Grand National in a legendary race which saw only eight horses complete the course during a howling snowstorm. With chapters on life growing up with a jockey family, riding abroad, training experiences, a few falls, and many racing stories. Edited by H. G. Harper, a British writer on equestrian subjects. Dated from the University of East Anglia Library. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Light age toning to the endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front endpaper with a contemporary ink inscription to the front pastedown. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 298.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. NIGHTINGALL, Arthur Biography of famous jockey Arthur Nightingall. 3 times winner of the Grand National. [280] pp. 4 b/w photos including the only known photo of Why Not, National winner in 1894. T. Werner Laurie 8 3/4" x 6 1/4" Ex Libris Harry Worcester Smith Hailing from a prominent Worcester family, as a pioneering industrialist, prolific inventor, respected author and world-class equestrian, w/ his envelope affixed to half-title page.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1901 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 306 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 306 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 302, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 302 302.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1901. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 306, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 306 306.…