Flat-Racing Since 1900

Bland, Ernest: Editor; Foreword by The Earl Of Rosebery, K.T.

Published by Andrew Dakers Ltd., 1950

About this Item

First edition hardcover in pine green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titles. Tips and spine ends still sharp. Small ink initials under the front dj flap, two dates on fep, no other marks, soil or tears in the 339 pp text that has a further 17 page section of results of fifty years' Classic Races, winners and their stats. Full color, unclipped dj is a professional reproduction that has a 1/4" closed tear at the head of the rear gutter, spine a bit darkened on backstrip and a hint of light surface soil on the white background rear panel that shows a full size b/w photograph of Diamond Jubilee rearing near vertically in the paddock before the start of the St. Leger. This is a compilation work by 18 contributors on 20 detailed and informative chapters. 92 b/w photographs of the horses, owners and trainers of the hour provided by 3 different photographers and 6 different news publications of the day. Chapters include: Royalty & Racing/ The Jockey Club/ The National Stud/ Famous Thoroughbred Sires/ The Bloodstock Industry/ Personalities of the North/ Men, Women, Jockeys and Horses/ Tests Imposed by Classic Races/ The Epsom Derby/ Owners & Trainers/ Advances in Veterinary Practice/ Some Women in Racing/ Jockeys and Jockeyship/ Betting Throughout the Centuries/ Race Broadcasting/ Great Horses Bred in France/ Breeding & Racing In Eire/ Racing in Australia/ Racing and Breeding in South Africa/ Horses, Owners & Breeders in U.S.A. Seller Inventory # 47078

Bibliographic Details

Title: Flat-Racing Since 1900

Publisher: Andrew Dakers Ltd.

Publication Date: 1950

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.