RECENT ACQUISITIONS
'I Wish
your horses swift and sure of foot.' -
Macbeth.
The
History of the St. Leger Stakes - J.S. Fletcher
1902 - Hutchison & Co., London.
The St Leger Stakes is the oldest of the five British Classic races. Dating back to 1776, it has a venerable history, attracting champion thoroughbred racers, including numerous horses owned by the British royals.The event was organized by the Marquess of Rockingham (a former prime minister) and was the idea of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony St. Leger.
Local legend suggests that Anthony St. Leger may have staged a fore-runner of the 1776 race at his private racecourse in Firbeck, South of Doncaster. In 1779, the race moved from Cantley to a new course on the Town Moor, where it remains to this day.
First edition. A pretty copy with gilt horseshoe motif to bindings. Four colour plates and 32 illustrations.
1902 - Hutchison & Co., London.
The St Leger Stakes is the oldest of the five British Classic races. Dating back to 1776, it has a venerable history, attracting champion thoroughbred racers, including numerous horses owned by the British royals.The event was organized by the Marquess of Rockingham (a former prime minister) and was the idea of Lieutenant Colonel Anthony St. Leger.
Local legend suggests that Anthony St. Leger may have staged a fore-runner of the 1776 race at his private racecourse in Firbeck, South of Doncaster. In 1779, the race moved from Cantley to a new course on the Town Moor, where it remains to this day.
First edition. A pretty copy with gilt horseshoe motif to bindings. Four colour plates and 32 illustrations.
The
History of Newmarket and the Annals of The Turf -
with memoirs & biographical notices of the
Habitues of Newmarket, and the notable Turfites
from the earliest times to the end of the
seventeenth century - J.P.Hore
1886 - A.H.Baily & Co, London.
First edition. Three volumes. Includes the details of the 1671 and 1675 Newmarket Plate where Charles II won, the only English king in history to be a jockey and in this case a successful one. King Charles II also created the race and established the rules.
With the Bookplate of F. Moffatt Smith J.P. of Middleham, Ringmer, Sussex - Master of the Southdown Foxhounds in 1924. (In Medio Tutissimus - Moderation in all things!)
1886 - A.H.Baily & Co, London.
First edition. Three volumes. Includes the details of the 1671 and 1675 Newmarket Plate where Charles II won, the only English king in history to be a jockey and in this case a successful one. King Charles II also created the race and established the rules.
With the Bookplate of F. Moffatt Smith J.P. of Middleham, Ringmer, Sussex - Master of the Southdown Foxhounds in 1924. (In Medio Tutissimus - Moderation in all things!)
Racecourse and
Covert Side
Alfred E. Watson
1883 - Richard Bentley and Son, London.
A wonderfully written personal account of many things horses, including the Derby Centenary, The Oaks, Goodwood, as well as selling a horse, the circus, harriers and so on. Produced, no doubt, with large quantities of Claret, Brandy and Cigars. Amusingly illustrated with plates by John Sturgess.
First edition. Lovely clean covers, with some fading to spine, the spine is a little shaken and two loose plates.
Alfred E. Watson
1883 - Richard Bentley and Son, London.
A wonderfully written personal account of many things horses, including the Derby Centenary, The Oaks, Goodwood, as well as selling a horse, the circus, harriers and so on. Produced, no doubt, with large quantities of Claret, Brandy and Cigars. Amusingly illustrated with plates by John Sturgess.
First edition. Lovely clean covers, with some fading to spine, the spine is a little shaken and two loose plates.
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Sporting
Reminisces (Australia)
This. Haydon
1898 - Bliss, Sands & Co., London.
First edition. Reminiscences of memorable races and most Australian and Tasmanian race courses in the 1800's. The author's father founded a noted race course in New South Wales. The author includes a great description of Victorian Club (Melbourne) and it's operations. There are also interesting chapters covering the rise of Athletics, Boxing and other areas of sportsmanship in Australia, and the Author’s visits to the theatre....
First edition. Very good condition, with top edge in gilt, and pictorial boards depicting horse racing cap in gilt.
This. Haydon
1898 - Bliss, Sands & Co., London.
First edition. Reminiscences of memorable races and most Australian and Tasmanian race courses in the 1800's. The author's father founded a noted race course in New South Wales. The author includes a great description of Victorian Club (Melbourne) and it's operations. There are also interesting chapters covering the rise of Athletics, Boxing and other areas of sportsmanship in Australia, and the Author’s visits to the theatre....
First edition. Very good condition, with top edge in gilt, and pictorial boards depicting horse racing cap in gilt.
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Flat Racing Explained
"Analyst"
1899 - Edmund Seale, London
First edition of this early treatise on the science of Horse Racing. Contains much information on the selection of the horse and all aspects of flat racing. A practical treatise on racing designed to meet the requirements of owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys and the general public.
Lonsdale
Library - Flat Racing
Earl of Harewood / Lt.Col. P.E. Ricketts
c.1948 - Seeley, London
First edition The Lonsdale Library is unequivocally categorized as the greatest library of sporting ever produced.
Introduction by the Right Hon. The Earl of Lonsdale, K.G., G.C.V.O., D.L.
Earl of Harewood / Lt.Col. P.E. Ricketts
c.1948 - Seeley, London
First edition The Lonsdale Library is unequivocally categorized as the greatest library of sporting ever produced.
Introduction by the Right Hon. The Earl of Lonsdale, K.G., G.C.V.O., D.L.
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Famous Racing
Men & Tales of the Turf and Chase
"Thormanby"
1882 - James Hogg, London
Two books bound into one, amusing encounters with the great characters of equestrian England in the 1800's. Includes portraits and illustrations.
"Thormanby"
1882 - James Hogg, London
Two books bound into one, amusing encounters with the great characters of equestrian England in the 1800's. Includes portraits and illustrations.
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