THE BOOK OF THE GREYHOUND.
1933 1st edition. Large 8vo. Pp351. Colour frontis, b/w photograph plates and ills, fold-out chart. Gilt greyhound motif to brown leather. Signed*.
* This edition is limited to 200 copies, signed and numbered by the author.It is printed on hand-made paper, top-edge gilt, fore-edge and bottom-edge rough cut". With an introduction by Miss Ruth Fawcett. Illustrated with a coloured plate [from a painting] by Arthur Wardle". . . History of the breed, breeding, lots on coursing and coursing clubs, analysis of events and entries. Immense detail, comprehensive, readable and practical. The penultimate chapter deals with the Waterloo Cup, specifically, and the final chapter with greyhound racing. A classic in its genre. This first edition is rare and much sought-after.
* This edition is limited to 200 copies, signed and numbered by the author.It is printed on hand-made paper, top-edge gilt, fore-edge and bottom-edge rough cut". With an introduction by Miss Ruth Fawcett. Illustrated with a coloured plate [from a painting] by Arthur Wardle". . . History of the breed, breeding, lots on coursing and coursing clubs, analysis of events and entries. Immense detail, comprehensive, readable and practical. The penultimate chapter deals with the Waterloo Cup, specifically, and the final chapter with greyhound racing. A classic in its genre. This first edition is rare and much sought-after.
£700.00
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Book Code
30607
| Author | Ash (Edward C.). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 30607 |
| ISBN | B000WEY0QE. |
| Book Description | Slight foxing to eps and edges but very good. No49 of 200 copies*. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1933 |
| Publisher | Hutchinson and Co. |
| Place | London. |