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THE AGA KHAN'S HORSES

The interwar story of the all-conquering Aga Khan's horseracing stable, with details of his winners and accounts of other leading owners during the period, with original artwork by Lionel Edwards illustrating

£24.00

THE ANALYSIS OF THE TURF

The duties and difficulties of racing officials, owners, trainers, jockeys, bookmakers and bettors, with stories of horses and courses. Illustrated throughout with black and white reproductions of sporting

£20.00

ARKLE - A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF A GREAT HORSE

A contemporary booklet telling the story of the legendary racehorse of the 1960s through photographic illustrations with detailed captions. 8vo. 32pp. Paperback. Minor wear to cover. Good condition. 

£15.00

BLOODSTOCK: BREEDING WINNERS IN EUROPE AND AMERICA

History of breeding and the thoroughbred racehorse. 1st edition. large 8vo. 319pp profusely illustrated. A very good copy in dustwrapper.

£9.00

A BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE LIVERPOOL RACECOURSE AND THE GRAND NATIONAL

Illustrated booklet telling the story of the horseracing venue and event from 1837 to 1951. 8vo. 39pp. Paperback. Minor wear to cover otherwise good condition.

£18.00

BRITISH RACECOURSES

The history of eleven racecourses and the people and horses associated with them, accompanied by Lionel Edwards' inimitable illustrations. Courses covered include Ascot, Cheltenham, Epsom and Newmarket. Small

£10.00

THE BYERLEY TURK - THREE CENTURIES OF THE TAIL MALE RACING LINES

The nicely illustrated story of the great horse brought to England from the Middle East by Captain Bryerley in 1688 and his ensuing bloodline. 8vo. 168pp. Dust-wrapper. Minor wear to wrapper edges. Good

£9.00

CAVALCADE OF RACING

A history of horse-racing up to the Second World War, including profiles of such leading figures as Tod Sloan and Gordon Richards, but the main appeal of the book would be the chapters on betting and systems. 8vo.

£55.00

THE CHACE, THE ROAD AND THE TURF

A classic and wide-ranging appreciation of the history of hunting, coaching and horse racing, illustrated throughout with reprodutions of paintings and prints by the great sporting artists of the 18th

£16.00

THE CHAMPION HURDLE

History of the famous race on its sixtieth running. 1st edition. Large 8vo. Very good in priceclipped dustwrapper.

£6.00

CHAPTERS FROM TURF HISTORY

A selection of the writer's articles originally printed in the 'National Review' concerning great horseracing stories and scandals from the 19th century. 8vo.159pp. Original papered-boards with cloth

£18.00

THE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP: THE STORY OF A GREAT STEEPLECHASE

History of the famous race. 1st edition. 8vo. Dustwrapper, good.

£8.00

THE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP: THE STORY OF A GREAT STEEPLECHASE

History of the famous race. Revised edition. 8vo. Dustwrapper, good.

£5.00

THE CLASSIC RACEHORSE

Traces the evolution of the thoroughbred, first in Britain and later in other countries where racing and breeding have thrived. Revised edition. 8vo. 286pp. Dust-wrapper. Natural ageing and occasional

£10.00

COPE'S ROYAL CAVALCADE OF THE TURF

A history of Royalty's involvement in racing over the past two thousand years, published to coincide with Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. Large 8vo. 100pp. Col. frontispiece, numerous col. and b/w

£15.00

THE DERBY STAKES - THE COMPLETE HISTORY 1780-2006

The definitive story of the Epsom Derby with detailed year-by-year accounts and profiles of each winner up to 2006, illustrated throughout. 8vo. 639pp. Hardcover. Gilt page edges. The binding is very

£60.00

THE DERBY: A CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS HORSE RACE

A celebration of the Derby on its 200th anniversary. 1st edition. Large 8vo. Profusely illustrated. Very good in dustwrapper.

£5.00

DOWN THE BOOKIES - THE FIRST 50 YEARS OF BETTING SHOPS

Follows the story of licensed betting offices following their legalisation in 1961. 8vo. 240pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition.

£8.00

EGHAM ECLIPSES - A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SOLAR EVENT VISIBLE FROM EGHAM, THE RACEHORSE AND THE PUBLIC HOUSE

An illustrated account of the astrological phenomenon after which the great 18th-century racehorse Eclipse was named, followed by a summary of his achievements and the story of the pub named after him. 8vo.

£12.00

THE EPSOM DERBY

The story of the famous race between 1974-1984. 1st edition. Large 8vo (landscape). Very good in dustwrapper.

£12.00

FAMOUS RACING MEN AND TALES OF THE TURF

A nice contemporary account of many of the greatest racehorse owners of the 19th century, with fine original illustrations. 8vo. 127pp. Cloth-covered boards with vignette illustration in gold. Wear and

£14.00

FIFTY GOLD CUPS 1945-1994

A year-by-year horseracing history of the Cheltenham Gold Cup from 1945 to 1994 plus an account of the origins and early years. 8vo. 159pp. Paperback. Good condition. 

£15.00

FIFTY YEARS OF RACING AT CHEPSTOW

An illustrated history of Chepstow Racecourse from its opening in 1926 up to the mid-1970s. 8vo. 215pp. Dust-wrapper. Wrapper rubbed to edges. Good condition. 

£10.00

FLAT RACING AND BRITISH SOCIETY 1790-1914 - A SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY

The first detailed study of the formative period of horseracing on the flat between 1790 and 1914, exploring the importance of the sport to all classes of society. 8vo. 270pp. Paperback. Some foxing to

£15.00

FLEET STREET GOES RACING

An important journalistic insight into horseracing during the early decades of the 20th century, with fifteen full-page illustrations. 8vo. 288pp. Cloth-covered boards. Minor wear to boards. Light foxing

£40.00

FORTY ONE YEARS - A HISTORY OF AYR RACECOURSE

Illustrated booklet telling the story of the horseracing venue from 1907 to1948. 8vo. 20pp. Paperback. Cover worn to edges. Good condition.

£25.00

FRANKEL - THE GREATEST RACEHORSE OF ALL TIME AND THE SPORT THAT MADE HIM

The full and illustrated story of the phenomenal champion racehorse. 8vo. 354pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition. 

£5.00

THE GOLDEN 80S. A DECADE OF THE CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP

Pictorial record of a decade at Cheltenham. Paperback. 4to. 149pp. Profusely illustrated. Small crease to back cover. Good condition.

£5.00

GOLDEN DAYS - CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP WINNERS FROM ARKLE TO GARRISON SAVANNAH

An illustrated introduction to steeplechasing's most-coveted crown with chapters on the great horses to win from 1964 to 1991. Large 8vo. 160pp. Dust-wrapper. Good condition. Signed author's inscription

£10.00

GRAND NATIONAL

A history of the famous horse race. 8vo. 198pp. Rear endpaper removed. Original black cloth-covered boards. Very good condition.

£4.00

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