Arkle The Story of a Champion Author's Presentation Copy

Language: English

Published by Pelham Books, 1966

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First edition hardcover in rust paper covered boards with bright gilt spine title. Author's presentation copy, signed by Ivor Herbert on title page. Foxing present, heavy on title page, lighter throughout on edges. Six panel fold-out 7 generation Arkle pedigree chart present and in VG shape with one edge creased. Small repaired closed tear on outer layer of paper boards at head of spine, that is the only damage seen on book, now repaired. Original color photo illustrated, un-clipped dj age-toned at upper cream background portion and foxed on flap folds, but is otherwise complete and displays well in new mylar. It is 36 years since one of the world's greatest racehorses won racing's premier steeplechase, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, for an unprecedented third time. But even at the start of the 21st century, this one horse has - uniquely in the racing world - retained truly mythical status. If people know the name of just one racehorse, it is likely to be that of the courageous Irish horse named after a Scottish Arkle. In 1966 Ivor Herbert, then distinguished racing correspondent for the London "Evening News", wrote " The Story of a Champion", the inside story of this horse's amazing three Gold Cup victories, fabulous wins in racing's other top chases, the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury, the Whitbread Gold Cup at Sandown park and Kempton Park's King George VI Chase, and epic battles with his major rival, the courageous Mill House. His other claim top fame - and perhaps part of the secret of his success - was the obligatory Guinness his stable lad would provide him with after every race (and an extra one for a win). Ivor Herbert's book went through many re-printings, was subsequently revised and reissued following Arkle's death, and is now re-published in a modern paperback edition for a whole new readership to discover the story behind the enduring myth.…

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Title
Arkle The Story of a Champion Author's Presentation Copy
Author
Herbert, Ivor
Publisher
Pelham Books
Publication year
1966
Condition
Very Good
Dust jacket
Very Good
Signed
Signed
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition.
Item weight
15 ounces
Dimensions
8vo - over 7.75" - 9.75" tall
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