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About Buying a Horse &c. &c
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About Buying a Horse &c. &c

by F.C. Burnand

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Bradbury Agnew, London, 1875. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Half Leather). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. BURNAND, F.C. About Buying a Horse &c. &c., London: Bradbury Agnew, 1875. 12mo, priority unknown to me, xii, 291, contemporary marbled paper-covered boards three-quarter-bound in black morocco, gilt lettering and floral decoration to spine, top edge gilt, former owner's name on a fly page. Francis Cowley Burnand wrote an enormous number of lightweight plays, including for Gilbert & Sullivan, and wrote for and edited Punch magazine. This horse-buying memoir is scarce in the marketplace but widely held in institutional libraries, according to OCLC Worldcat. The book also includes the briefer works "The Story of My Legal Examination," "My Aunt's Great Police Case," and "Our Representative Man." Condition of this book: Wear at extremities, overall very good. Size: 12mo. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner… Read More
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Abracadaver
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Abracadaver

by Peter Lovesey

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MacMillan, London, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. PETER LOVESEY. Abracadaver, London: Macmillan, 1983. Octavo, pp. 220, red boards with black lettering on spine. Lovesey's third mystery novel, set in the era of Victorian music halls, another case for Sgt. Cribb and Constable Thackeray. Condition of this book Top edge foxed, jacket moderately worn with a price clip and a repricing sticker on the front flap. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Crime Fiction; Britain/UK; Magic, Paranormal & Occult. ISBN: 0333135911. ISBN/EAN: 9780333135914. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55330. . 9780333135914
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Adami
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Adami

by Hubert and Henry Damisch, Martin

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Maeght, Paris, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover (in Slipcase). Fine Condition/Fine. HUBERT DAMISCH and HENRY MARTIN. Adami, Paris: Maeght, 1974. Square quarto, first edition, pp. 195, 2 (notes), green cloth boards with red stamped lettering to spine and front, cardboard slipcase, illustration in color and halftone, 3 original double-plate lithographs pulled at Atelier Arte in Paris. Condition of this book: Fine. Size: Quarto. Text is in French. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; 1970s; French Language; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54894. .
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Africa 1957
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Africa 1957

by Ed Van der Elsken

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Libroport, Tokyo, 1990. Later Edition. Softcover. Fine Condition/Fine. ED van der ELSKEN. Africa 1957, Tokyo: Libroport, 1990. Square quarto, later edition, unpaginated, wraps with dust jacket, duotone photos, text in Japanese and English. Recomposed for this Japanese edition, the photos show the view of an admitted "innocent, wide-eyed young man discovering the last remaining GARDEN OF EDEN," Elsken says in his introduction. Actually, the place was the Central African Republic, which would be the land of the Emperor Bokassa, a cannibalistic tyrant. Condition of this book: Fine in lightly worn jacket. Size: Quarto. Text is in multiple languages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Photography; Africa; 1950s; Anthropology. ISBN: 4845705192. ISBN/EAN: 9784845705191.… Read More
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Afrika
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Afrika

by Dieter Blum

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9783430113526
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ECON, Dusseldorf, 1976. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (in Slipcase). Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. BLUM, DIETER. Afrika, Dusseldorf and Vienna: Econ Verlag Gmbh, 1976. Large, heavy folio, pp. 207, orange cloth boards with brown stamped lettering and decoration on spine and upper panel, illustrated slipcase, text by Gisela Bonn, color photos, all text in German. The so-called best art photographer in the world ranged the continent to produce spectacular images, many double-page with no bleed. Condition of this book: Boards near fine with a bit of flaking to lettering on spine. Laminate to slipcase art is peeling near edges, all else fine. Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). Text is in German. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Photography; Africa; 1970s; German… Read More
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Against the Grain

by Antonio Frasconi

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9780020006008
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MacMillan, New York, 1974. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Inscribed by Author. FRASCONI, ANTONIO. Against the Grain, quarto, first softcover edition, New York: Collier Books, 1974, pp. 159, illustrated wraps, extensively illustrated, signed by the artist on the title page, with an introduction by Nat Hentoff. Wraps lightly worn with age-toning. Gift inscription inked onto front endpaper. First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: Quarto. 159. . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Art & Design; United States; Modern; Antiquarian & Rare. Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 0020006004. ISBN/EAN: 9780020006008. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50113. . 9780020006008
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The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, Volumes 1-3
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The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, Volumes 1-3

by Robert Taylor

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Vanwell, Canada, various. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. TAYLOR, ROBERT, et al. The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, Volumes 1-3, Canada: Vanwell, 1987, 1991, 1996. Oblong folios, pp. 128 each, buckram boards in varying shades of blue with lettering on spines, color plates. Taylor covers all eras of military aviation but the emphasis is World War II. Condition of these books: Dust jackets lightly worn, no tears. Leaves clean and tight, with toning at margins, foxing at top edges, images fine. V.2 has some dogeared leaves Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). 3-volume set (complete). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Military & Warfare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available… Read More
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Alabama, A Guide to the Deep South
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Alabama, A Guide to the Deep South

by Federal Writers Program

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Hastings House, New York, 1949. Early Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Federal Writers Program. Alabama, A Guide to the Deep South, New York: Hastings House, 1949. Octavo, second printing, pp. xxxii, 442, halftone plates, printed turquoise cloth boards. Part of the American Guide Series created by the Works Progress Administration during the Depression to give work to unemployed writers and photographers. Condition of this book: Wear at covers' edges, jacket is chipped at extremities. Preserved in Brodart. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Travel & Places; United States; 1940s; Antiquarian & Rare. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 53899. . Read More
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Album von Zurich
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Album von Zurich

by [VIEW BOOK]

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Roepke, Wiesbaden, No date. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. [View book.] Album von Zurich, Wiesbaden: Ernst Roepke, no date (circa 1900). 12mo, 20 cabinet cards bound accordion-style, red cloth boards with gilt and olive decoration and lettering on upper panel. Photos are architectural, streetscape and panoramic Condition of this book: Covers worn with spots of discoloration. Some photos show spotting, no fading. Size: 12mo. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Photography; Switzerland; 19th century; Travel & Places. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 52216. .
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Alfa Romeo, Always With Passion
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Alfa Romeo, Always With Passion

by David Owen

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Haynes, Sparkford, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). As New/Fine. OWEN, DAVID. Alfa Romeo, Always With Passion, Sparkford: Haynes, 1999. Quarto, first edition, pp. 160, red buckram boards with gilt stamped lettering on spine, color and duotone photos. Looks at postwar models, with buying tips and driver experience. Condition of this book: Faint wear to jacket, overall fine. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Automobiles & Vehicles; Italy; Antiques & Collectibles. ISBN: 1859606288. ISBN/EAN: 9781859606285. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 53226. . 9781859606285
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Ali Baba
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Ali Baba

by Fra Elbertus

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Roycrofters, East Aurora, 1926. First Edition. Hardcover (Half Leather). Fine Condition/Near Fine. FRA ELBERTUS (Elbert Hubbard), Ali Baba, East Aurora: The Roycrofters, 1926. Octavo, limited edition, pp. 113, 1 (note), printed boards with gilt lettering and decoration to spine, blind-stamped lettering on front. original dust jacket and box. Hubbard's biography of his alter ego. Condition of this book: Fine in near fine jacket with short splits along joints near spine ends, box cover split at seams. Special Limited Edition, first issue in this format. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; United States; 1920s; Art & Design. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon… Read More
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All Our Yesterdays
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All Our Yesterdays

by Robert Parker

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Delacorte, New York, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Signed by Author. ROBERT B. PARKER. All Our Yesterdays, New York: Delacorte Press, 1994. Octavo, first edition, pp. 401, paper-covered boards quarter-bound in gray cloth with red lettering lettering to spine, signed on the title page by Parker. Creator of the great Boston detective Spenser leaves him out of this saga of an Irish family. Condition of this book: Fine in fine jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Signed by Author. ISBN: 0385304374. ISBN/EAN: 9780385304375. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55223. . 9780385304375
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Allied Battleships in World War II
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Allied Battleships in World War II

by Robert, William Dulin, Garzke

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Naval Institute, Annapolis, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. DULIN, ROBERT O., and GARZKE, WILLIAM H. Jr. Allied Battleships in World War II, Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1980. Quarto, first edition, pp. xi, 391, blue cloth boards with white lettering on spine, extensive halftone photos and line drawings. Describes the battleships of Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the Netherlands, with emphasis on design and construction. Condition of this book: Boards and dust jacket lightly worn, all else fine. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Ships & the Sea; 1940s; Military & Warfare. ISBN: 0870211005. ISBN/EAN: 9780870211003. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon… Read More
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Alphabet
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Alphabet

by Anthon Beeke

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Steenfrukkerijd de Jong, Netherlands, 1970. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine Condition/No Dust Jacket. ANTHON BEEKE. Alphabet, Hilversum: Steenfrukkerijde Jong, 1970. 30 plates in a cardboard portfolio, about 10x10 inches, nudes arranged in the form of letters and punctuation marks, photographed by Geert Kooiman, story by Ed van der Elsken. Bertolotti, Books of Nudes, p. 211. Bertolotti has no explanation for what it all means, although he did place it in his Sexual Revolution chapter. Condition of this set: Touch of sunning, near fine. Size: Quarto. Text is in multiple languages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Photography; Netherlands; 1970s; Art & Design. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 55416. .
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The Americans, in Their Moral, Social, and Political Relations
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The Americans, in Their Moral, Social, and Political Relations

by Francis Grund

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Marsh, Capen, Boston, 1837. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. GRUND, FRANCIS J. The Americans, in Their Moral, Social, and Political Relations, Boston: Marsh, Capen and Lyon, 1837. 12mo, first American edition, pp. 423, contemporary three-quarter black calf over mottled boards, gilt lettering and rules, library sticker on spine. Howes G449, Sabin 29002. A German lives among Americans, finds much to admire. Condition of this book: Boards worn at extremities. Ex-Maryland State Library with that library's markings. Leaves clean and tight, with scattered foxing. This is the first USA edition. Size: 12mo. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; United States; 19th century; Travel & Places. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request.… Read More
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Americans
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Americans

by C.D. Gibson

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Russell, New York, 1899. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair Condition/No Dust Jacket. CHARLES DANA GIBSON. Americans, New York: R.H. Russell, 1900. Oblong folio, unpaginated (front endpage is lacking), printed boards half-bound in vellum, beveled edges, pen-and-ink illustration, no text but for a few captions. One of a series of thematic folios Gibson and Russell published around the turn of the 20th century, when Gibson was at the peak of his popularity. His young female characters, known collectively as The Gibson Girl, were an idealized version the American woman. Condition of this book Covers darkened (as usual), scratched, edges worn, rear joint has a short split. Front hinge cracked, but no loose leaves. Size: Large Folio (bigger than A3). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos.… Read More
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The American Boy's Book of Sports and Games
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The American Boy's Book of Sports and Games

by Anonymous

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Dick & Fitzgerald, New York, 1864. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. ANONYMOUS. The American Boy's Book of Sports and Games, New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1864. Octavo, first edition, pp. 600, brown cloth boards with gilt, black and blue lettering and decoration in a sporting vein, beveled edges, 600 illustrations including four color plates, gift inscription on free front endpaper. With an early discussion of baseball and its rules in 11 pages, plus a chromolithographic plate by W. Dickes that is considered to be the first-ever color illustration of the new sport. (Porter's Spirit of the Times, a sporting weekly, produced the first black-and-white illustrations of baseball, and was also the first widely issued publication to publish the rules, which tended to vary by region). In addition to the color, there are 6 monochrome illustrations of baseball here. Very scarce; Worldcat shows no copies of this edition… Read More
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American Poetry From the Beginning to Whitman
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American Poetry From the Beginning to Whitman

by Louis Untermeyer

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Harcourt Brace, New York, 1931. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Poor. LOUIS UNTERMEYER (editor). American Poetry From the Beginning to Whitman, New York: Harcourt, Brace and Co., 1931. Octavo, first edition, pp. xxvi, 827, blue cloth boards with gilt lettering to spine and a blind-stamped tree on front, bookplate of the naval captain and author Frank Lester Pleadwell on front pastedown, partially obscured under the book label of Laura Mell Pleadwell. Facing the bookplate is a partly bound-in TLS from Untermeyer, acknowledging Pleadwell's criticism and praise of the Untermeyer book, and concluding with a friendly hand-written postscript. An interesting private exchange between two early-American poetry experts. There are a few pages of notes laid in, probably Pleadwell's but that is speculation. Condition of this book: The jacket is in 3 pieces, more or less held together under Brodart. The book is very good with some edge wear to the… Read More
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American Wristwatches, Five Decades of Style and Design
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American Wristwatches, Five Decades of Style and Design

by Edward and Stewart Faber, Unger

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Schiffer, West Chester, 1988. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. EDWARD FABER and STEWART UNGER. American Wristwatches, Five Decades of Style and Design, West Chester: Schiffer, 1988. Heavy quarto, pp. 277, 3 (ads), printed blue cloth boards, color photos, 4-page price guide laid in. Important resource for the collector, curator and dealer. Condition of this book: Jacket lightly worn with a few minor scratches; sunning at edges but overall near fine. Size: Quarto. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; United States; Art & Design. ISBN: 0887401465. ISBN/EAN: 9780887401466. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54861. . 9780887401466
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Among Horses in Russia

by M.H. Hayes

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R.A. Everett, London, 1900. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. HAYES, M.C. Among Horses in Russia, London: R. A. Everett & Co., 1900. Octavo, first edition, pp. xiv, 214, 7 (ads), maroon cloth boards with beveled edges, gilt lettering on spine and front, gilt illustration of cavalry mount on front, halftone photo plates. Horse trainer and writer tours and works in Russia, showing how to break difficult mounts to an impressed imperial audience. He takes time out to discuss various aspects of life in Russia, with attention paid to eating and drinking, baths, train travel etc. Condition of this book: Front board scuffed, light wear at edges. Front hinge cracked, leaves age toned but little foxing. Overall sound. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is loose but fully intact. . Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos.… Read More
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