Custance Henry (65 results)

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

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

Condition: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Hardcover. Tan-ish off-white cloth-covered boards with gilt and green decorative stamping on the front cover and spine. Corners are bumped. Cloth at the head and foot of the spine is frayed. Deckled page edges. Front gutter has been lined with clear tape. Rear gutter is cracked but muslin is intact. First few pages are foxed, including the frontispiece page and title page. Signed by previous owner on half-title page. Black-and-white illustrated frontispiece of a horse titled "'George Frederick' Property of Mr. W. J. Cartwright. Winner of the Derby 1874. From a Picture by Harry Hall in the possession of Mr. Lender, Newmarket.". Tissue-guard is intact, but foxed. Title page dated 1894. No copyright page. 304 pages plus 16 pages of ads. 9 illustrations. Interiors are clean and unmarked. Signatures are a tad loose between pages 160 and 161. Overall, a fair and readable copy with many handsome illustrations.…

Gilt Lettering on Cloth Boards. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Boards bumped at extremities, gilt illustration of galloping jockeys and horses on slightly age-toned ft cover, internally tight and bright w/teal endpapers and gift dedication on half title page. Moderate foxing on outer leaves and tissue guarded frontis. Backstrip of cloth slightly abraded from storage but displays OK on the shelf. Accounts of the authors exploits and reminiscences at the track and in the hunt field. 304 pp.…

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

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Second Edition 1894 hardback in a fair condition with some minor damage and one loose page otherwise fair condition.

Condition: New. In English.

Hb original green cloth , illustrated boards ,xii,175pp + publishers advertisements to rear Foxing to preliminary pages o/w A Vg copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 4th Edition. Green cloth boards with prev owner bookplate to FEP. Minor use only. Binding tight. 175pp. plus 30pp. publisher catalogue to rear.

New edition. 175 pp. Preliminaries foxed. Previous owner's inscription on f.e.p. Front and back boards stained. In original green cloth. Overall condition VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 2nd Edition, Hardback, no d/j. Brown boards with faded gilt decoration are a little tired. Faded and bumped spine and corners, with some staining. Tiny previous owners initials, couple of pages with small ink stains, one illustration is loose. long and bottom outside page edges are rough cut.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A splendid lithographic printing of an engraved portrait. This actual portrait printed in 1908. Mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent sportsman.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. SPORTSMEN: A splendid antique photgravure-type portrait. Mounted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent sportsman. Well known Jockey, in 1861 won the Newmarket Second October Meeting.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This entertaining and informative book offers a glimpse into the world of horse racing in the 19th century. Written by jockey and trainer Henry Custance, it offers fascinating insights into the strategies, tactics, and personalities that shaped this exciting and unpredictable sport. With its lively and engaging narrative, this book is sure to appeal to horse racing fans and sports enthusiasts of all stripes.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 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.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.…

Condition: Good. New edition hard back binding in publisher's original grass green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains (xii), 175 pp + 32 pp advertisements. Foxing to the end papers, pencil name dated 1892 to the half-title page and in Good sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. SPORT [Horse Racing].…

Condition: Good. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains [xii] 175 printed pages of text. Light foxing to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. SPORT [Horse Racing].…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Fourth Edition, very nice copy in original green cloth, pp175 + adverts.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This entertaining and informative book offers a glimpse into the world of horse racing in the 19th century. Written by jockey and trainer Henry Custance, it offers fascinating insights into the strategies, tactics, and personalities that shaped this exciting and unpredictable sport. With its lively and engaging narrative, this book is sure to appeal to horse racing fans and sports enthusiasts of all stripes.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 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.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.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of anecdotes and stories from a renowned jockey, H. C. Custance, who enjoyed great success in the mid-19th century. He reminisces about his greatest wins, on horses such as Thormanby, the winner of the 1860 Derby. Custance was the stable jockey for Matthew Dawson and James Merry at Russley, and rode some outstanding horses owned by the legendary sportsman and ironmaster. During his colorful career, Custance rode for many notable owners and became famous for his riding style. His recollections provide an entertaining and informative insight into a pivotal period in the history of horse racing. The author recounts some of the most famous races of the Victorian era, giving readers a glimpse into the betting, tactics, and characters that shaped the sport at that time. 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.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Large paper edition, signed by the Author, 4to, with 9 plates, recently rebound in half green calf, , pp. 304.