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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

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

£18.00

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

£24.00

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

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: 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

THE EPSOM DERBY

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

£12.00

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

GRAND NATIONAL

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

£4.00

THE GRAND NATIONAL 1939-1930

A comprehensive account, including full lists of runners and riders, illustrated with black and white photography throughout and a nice pull-out map of Aintree. 4to. c200pp. Cloth-covered boards. Cover

£12.00

A GRAND NATIONAL COMMENTARY

The illustrated story of the great steeplechase event at Aintree. 8vo. 120pp. Dust-wrapper. Good condition. 

£9.00

THE GRAND NATIONAL. A HISTORY OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST STEEPLECHASE

A history of the great race, with many interesting photographic illustrations. 8vo. 207pp. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£5.00

THE GRAND NATIONAL: ANYBODY'S RACE

History of the famous race. 1st edition. 8vo. Very good condition.

£4.00

THE HEATH AND THE TURF - A HISTORY OF NEWMARKET

The illustrated story of the home of horseracing. 8vo. 296pp. Dust-wrapper. Good condition.

£9.00

THE HISTORY OF STEEPLECHASING

Comprehensive history of steeplechasing published to celebrate the centenary of the National Hunt Committee. First edition. Large 8vo. 272pp. Gift inscription to ffep. A very good copy in dust wrapper.

£12.00

THE HISTORY OF THE ST LEGER STAKES 1776-1901

Comprehensive history of the Yorkshire classic horse race. First Edition. Large 8vo. xvi + 503pp. Colour frontis. (tissue-guard), 3 colour & 32 b/w plates. Original green cloth, gilt title to spine

£24.00

THE HISTORY OF THOROUGHBRED RACING IN AMERICA

A comprehensive account, illustrated with black and white photography throughout. Large 4to. 620pp. Cloth-covered boards. Cover and spine-ends rubbed. Good condition. A heavy book that may incur extra

£20.00

HORSE POWER - THE POLITICS OF THE TURF

Based on numerous interviews and archival sources, an exploration of the relationship between the world of horseracing and Westminster. 8vo. 283pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition. Nicely signed by

£30.00

INFAMOUS OCCASIONS: BEING AND EXAMINATION OF SOME FAMOUS RACING SCANDALS AND SENSATIONS DOWN THE AGES

Entertaining study of the seamy side of horse racing. 1st edition. 8vo. 224pp. Very good in dustwrapper. Signed dedication from the author on the title page.

£5.00

THE IRISH DERBY 1866-1979

An account of the origins and development of one of the great international Classic races, including comprehensive records. 8vo. 424pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition.

£10.00

THE IRISH DERBY 1962-1995 - AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY

A lively account of the recent history of Ireland's premier horse race. Lge 8vo. 248pp. Dust-wrapper. Good condition. 

£10.00

KINGSCLERE

Chronicle of the achievements of 19th century trainer John Porter, compiled by Byron Webber in collaboration with Porter, trainer of 23 Classic winners including 1886 Triple Crown winner Ormonde. Also

£48.00

LADIES IN RACING: SIXTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT DAY

History of female involvement in racing.  1st edition. 8vo. Scribbled out gift inscription to front endpaper. Very good in priceclipped dustwrapper.

£5.00

MODERN NATIONALS -THE AINTREE SPECTACULAR

The illustrated story of every Grand National from 1970 to the time of writing. 8vo. 160pp. Paperback. Good condition.

£9.00

NEWMARKET - FROM JAMES I TO THE PRESENT DAY

The full, authoritative and illustrated story of horseracing's historic racecourse. 8vo. 341pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition. 

£7.00

OSSIE DALE'S GRAND NATIONAL SCRAPBOOK

The illustrated horseracing story of the Grand National told through the unique image collection and memories of one of Aintree's central figures from the second half of the 20th century. 8vo. 112pp.

£12.00

A "PINK 'UN" REMEMBERS

Memoirs of the early 20th-century recreational scene, including a chapter on cricket - featuring Grace, Fry and Trumper - and further ones on horse racing at Epsom, Goodwood and Aintree. 8vo. 286pp. Cloth-covered

£8.00

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