The History and Romance of the Derby. Into which are woven the Facts and Figures a Sportsman Requires if he would be familiar with the Leading Incidents associated with the Long Series of Contests for the Greatest Prize that can be won by Votaries of the Turf. Illustrated with Pictures and Portraits of Winning Owners, Horses, Jockeys, etc.; and containing an Appendix in which their is a complete list of the Competitors in the Derby from 1780 to 1907, together with full Betting Returns -
Edward Moorhouse
1911 - The Biographical Press, London - Second Edition, with Addenda dealing with the years 1908-1911
Two large heavy volumes of this comprehensive work, whose title explains what lies within.
Wonderfully and profusely illustrated with twelve engraved plates and one hundred and sixty photogravures.
First published as ‘The Romance of the Derby’ in 1908, and then expanded into this second edition with volume II adding the years 1908-1911, together with a list of horses which have run in the Derby from 1780-1907. Reference: Eileen Loder, Horse Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding in Great Britain and Ireland, 1209.
First published as ‘The Romance of the Derby’ in 1908, and then expanded to include later races.
Two quarto volumes (binding size 25x19.7cm), pp. [6] [2 (tipped in ‘Errata’ slip)] vi-xvi 413 [5]; [4] 424 [2]. Bound in publisher’s quarter red morocco over matching cloth, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Condition: Near fine, some offsetting to tissue guards, and mottling to plates, in near fine bindings with gentl sunning to spine of volume I. Ref: 112396 Price: HK$ 3,000
Wonderfully and profusely illustrated with twelve engraved plates and one hundred and sixty photogravures.
First published as ‘The Romance of the Derby’ in 1908, and then expanded into this second edition with volume II adding the years 1908-1911, together with a list of horses which have run in the Derby from 1780-1907. Reference: Eileen Loder, Horse Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding in Great Britain and Ireland, 1209.
First published as ‘The Romance of the Derby’ in 1908, and then expanded to include later races.
Two quarto volumes (binding size 25x19.7cm), pp. [6] [2 (tipped in ‘Errata’ slip)] vi-xvi 413 [5]; [4] 424 [2]. Bound in publisher’s quarter red morocco over matching cloth, spine lettered and ruled in gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Condition: Near fine, some offsetting to tissue guards, and mottling to plates, in near fine bindings with gentl sunning to spine of volume I. Ref: 112396 Price: HK$ 3,000