History of the English Turf 1904 – 1930 Volumes 1 and 2 by Captain T. H. Browne
VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: History of the English Turf 1904 – 1930 Volumes 1 and 2 by Captain T. H. Browne Summary: History of the English Turf, 1904-1930 by Captain T. H. Browne is a richly illustrated, two-volume history of British horse racing, published in 1931 by Virtue & Co., London. It continues Sir Theodore Andrea Cook’s earlier history of the English Turf, bringing the story of thoroughbred racing up to the end of 1930. Browne chronicles approximately 27 years of English racing, focusing on the horses and personalities that shaped the sport during the early twentieth century.
Author: Captain T. H. Browne Publisher: Virtue and Co, Ltd. London Year Published: 1931 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: Dimensions: 27.5cm x 19cm Notes: Please note this is a heavy book and may require extra postage if sent outside of the UK. Please ask for quote to your destination SKU: VSS / 276 / H / 7800 / 6137 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Books condition: Very good. Rubbing to edges, very light toning. Binding: Intact Pages: Volume 1. 158 pages. Volume 2. 197 pages
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