Published by J. A. Allen, United Kingdom, London, 1978
ISBN 10: 0851312691 ISBN 13: 9780851312699
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by J.A.Allen & Co Ltd, 1978
ISBN 10: 0851312691 ISBN 13: 9780851312699
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. All orders are dispatched within one working day from our UK warehouse. We've been selling books online since 2004! We have over 750,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Published by J. A. Allen, London, 1978
ISBN 10: 0851312691 ISBN 13: 9780851312699
Seller: Lazy Letters Books, Market Rasen, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Minimal wear. Annotation and owner's label to front endpaper.
Published by EP Publishing Ltd, 1977
ISBN 10: 0715812343 ISBN 13: 9780715812341
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Condition: Acceptable. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small marks or stains to the page edges/pages . A tan to the page edges/pages . Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers . Minor shelf wear.
Published by J.A. Allen. London. 1978, 1978
ISBN 10: 0851312691 ISBN 13: 9780851312699
Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Hardcover, 1978). 1978 1st edition. 8vo (141 x 222mm). Pp196. B/w photograph plates. Red boards, spine titled in gilt. Very good in dust-wrapper. "Major Jack Fairfax-Blakeborough .was one of the great characters of British racing. He knew everyone worth knowing - and a good few who were not - in that fraternity of 'friends, rogues and vagabonds' who make up the racing world. His memoirs reflect his years spent with horses and the racing circle he knew so well. .In his long lifetime, J. F-B was to see - in many cases to prophecy and even instigate - some of the great changes which took place in British racing during this century. He was ideally placed to do so. Not only was he a writer but he also served the racing world as an amateur rider, racehorse owner and trainer, race course steward, judge and administrator, and his chapters about these years are full of interest and incident." Chapters include: To horse; Early days; Hambleton; War; Judging; Gangsters; Our betters; Trainers, jockeys and owners; Tricks of the trade; Looking back - and forwards. .
Published by J A Allen & Co Ltd., London, 1978
ISBN 10: 0851312691 ISBN 13: 9780851312699
Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. J.F-B was one of the great characters of British horse racing and his memoirs reflect his long lifetime in which he was to prophecy and even instigate some of the great changes which took place. He knew everyone worth knowing and a good few who were not, in that fraternity of friends, rogues and vagabonds who make up the racing world. A Man Who Was The Cornerstone Of British Horse Racing During The Last Century. He Also Served In WW1, Fought In The Battle Of The Somme & Won The Military Cross & Later An OBE. Controversial Character & A Fascinating Life. Horse Racing. Gambling. British Society. This copy is in FINE condition in a FINE unclipped and protected dustwrapper.
Published by May Fair Press, London, 1932
Seller: Neil Williams, Bookseller, Victoria, BC, Canada
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: VG. First Edition. 1500 biographies of everyone involved in the racing scene in Britain in 1932. Ads at beginning and end. Bound in gilt-titled blue cloth. Light wear spine sunned. 478 pp.