1891. Struss, Henry W. Ring-Riding: Being a Collection of Movements and Commands Designed for the Use of Riding-Schools and Riding-Clubs. NY: Appleton 1891. 139p, 142 line ills. Good hardcover (covers lightly rubbed, stained); internally very good. Owner's ink name. ** A wealth of drill formations and instructions, chiefly for 12..... More
1892. Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Co. Wagons, Buggies, and Carriages: World's Fair Edition 1892-1893 [cover title]. South Bend, IN [1892]. Title page reads: General Catalogue and Illustrated Hand Book of Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Etc. 128p, dozens of line ills. Very good paperbound, with a small hole and string for hanging up..... More
1951. Summerhays, R.S. The Observer's Book of Horses and Ponies. London: Warne 1951. 2nd ed. (1st pub. 1948). 248p, 60 photos. Very good hardcover in good d.j. ** Popular pocket guide to 90 "familiar and unfamiliar" breeds and types around the world. An early printing like this is uncommon. From..... More
New Britain, CT: n.d. [1880s-90s?]. First edition. One sheet, printed on one side. Ca. 6 x 11 inches. Light edge wear including one short closed tear, light handling wear and soil. In this flyer the company is looking for sales agents for these bells—“any man who has any appreciation of..... More
Telford, Kenneth A. The Origins of the Modern Morgan: A Study in Contrasts. Randolph, VT: Author (Cantieglen Morgans) 1988 or later. 467p many photos, 7-generation pedigrees, and charts. Good sturdy paperbound (covers lightly stained). ** Here the author presents and analyzes the results of his extensive research into the ancestry..... More
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' Association of America. Ed. by Syd Houston. Register: Vol. 6. No place, 1946. 603p, no ills. Good hardcover (covers rather soiled); internally clean and sturdy. ** Lists stallions, mares, and geldings 440001-444371. Heavy; shipping/handling may be extra. (Wells 7516)... More
1945. Tew, Norwood Clayton, "the singing blacksmith". The Safe and Scientific Method of Shoeing Horses and Mules and Care of the Feet. [Durham, NC? Author] 1945. 29p, a few photos. Good paperbound (front cover scraped in two places where a label may have been removed). ** Advice "derived from practical..... More
1993. Thomann, Peter. Pferde-Horses-Chevaux. Hildesheim: Olms 1993. 63p, many photos by the author. New hardcover, in original glassine packaging (torn). No d.j., as issued. In German, English, and French. ** Evocative photos by one of the world's leading equine photographers. He made the famous running foal/trotting mare photo that serves..... More
1887. Thorne, C.E., and A.T. Wilson. The Handy Horse Book: A Manual for Every American Horse-Owner. Springfield, OH: Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, April 1887. (Farm and Fireside Library, no. 38) 178p, many line ills. Fair paperbound: covers worn but binding sound. As often, page 61 is blank due to a...... More
1877. Thrupp, G.A. The History of Coaches. London: Kerby & Endean 1877. 152p, 4p of publisher's ads + 38 line ills. Fair hardcover (gilt-stamped pictorial cloth). Covers rubbed, hinges mended, one plate detached. ** Based on a series of lectures, here expanded for book publication. History of private and public..... More
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Towser. The Wild Horse of Shoreditch. Amateur 19th-century album of humorous ink drawings recording the (mis)adventures of three Victorian gentlemen aboard The Wild Horse of Shoreditch, London. Messrs Bubbs, Tubbs, and Fubbs take turns trying to handle this recalcitrant horse. It sits down, bolts, meets a flock of sheep, overturns..... More
Troy Carriage Works, Troy, NY. Catalogue. Philadelphia: Carriage Monthly Print, n.d. [ca. 1880s-1890s]. 44p, many line ills. Good paperbound (covers stained with paint or ink; internally very good and clean). The firm made "fine carriages and sleighs," though no sleighs are shown here. The nice crisp engravings depict wagons, landaus..... More
1960. Tuffs, J. Elsden. Essex Coaching Days. Letchworth: Essex Countryside, n.d. [ca. 1960s]. 83p, many line ills. and maps. Very good paperbound in shelfworn d.j. ** On coachmen and passengers, inns, road-houses, routes, carrying the mail, famous coaches, etc., in and around Essex from the start of stagecoach travel to..... More
New York: Boots & Saddles Riding School, N.d. [1937?]. First (only) edition. Paperback original. 60p +4p of ads; many mostly small photos and line ills. Surveys the first 10 years of this influential riding school, which had by then taught over 3,000 students. The three founders and instructors were Kader..... More
Union [Oregon] Livestock Show. Official Classification List of the Fourth Annual Live Stock Show 1912. 56p, 1 line ill. on cover. Good paperbound (lightly soiled, rubbed). ** Over 125 classes listed for horses, and about 25 for cattle. Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, other trotters, registered and non-registered Saddle Horses, ladies' and gentlemen's..... More
1909. United States Army. Official Program: U.S. Military Tournament, Albany, New York, October 4th-9th, 1909. 32p, ca. 29 photos. Fine paperbound, absolutely no flaws. Printed on cream paper, but the photos here are too yellow. ** Lists ca. 75 events contested by the 5th and 24th Infantry, 10th Cavalry, 3rd..... More
Upwey Farms. Suffolk Punch Horses. Woodstock, VT, n.d. [1919]. [24]p, no ills. Fair paperbound (bottom half of pages dampstained throughout). Catalogue of ca. 30 mares, stallions, and young stock for sale, foaled from 1913 through 1919. The breeding and produce if any is given for each horse. The farm's head..... More
1935. Van Sinderen, Adrian. Canter, Please! Random Memories of Glenholme Farm and of Our Playmates and Playgrounds. Privately Printed 1935 [by The Derrydale Press?]. 93p, many photos. Very good hardcover (red boards, white vellum spine, which is darkened). Trivial edge wear. Lacks the slipcase. "Christmas Greetings from the Author" card..... More
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Lexington, KY: The Blood-Horse, 1952. First edition. Paperbound. Pages 651-686, several photos. Covers soiled and creased, mostly detached (partly held on with yellowing tape). Internally very good, clean, complete. Cover shows Allen F. Brewer drawing of Greek Ship. Articles on recent fire at Belmont Park by Joe H. Palmer, training..... More
Various authors. Carriage Restoration: Here's How. Lexington, KY: Carriage Association of America and Carriage Museum of America 2016. Rev. ed. (1st pub. 1983). 45p, many photos and line ills., many in color. New large paperbound. ** On all aspects of preparatory work, painting and striping, trimming inside and out, and..... More
1877. Various authors. Saddlers, Harness Makers, and Carriage Builders' Gazette. London. Vol. 7, no. 79 (November 1, 1877). Pp. 122-131; 1 folded line plate laid in. Very good paperbound (old vertical crease). ** News, notes, and feature articles on the carriage trade, including the international leather goods exhibition in Berlin..... More
Various authors. The Veterinary Journal and Annals of Comparative Pathology: Vol. 18 (January-June 1884). London: Bailliere, Tindall & Cox. 472p, no ills. Half leather, without original wrappers. Edges rubbed. ** Monthly professional journal, with many articles on horses; also professional news, correspondence, etc. Indexed. A nice gift for a veterinary..... More
Reno, NV: Western Horseman, 1945. First edition. Paperbound. July-August, September-October, and November-December. Each 48 to 72 pages, many photos and ads. Covers soiled, coming off. A little light dampstaining. Complete. Articles on Davenport vs. Blunt Arabians (a discussion of Lady Wentworth’s books by Carl R. Raswan), Palominos, trail rides, all-girl..... More
Varola, Franco. The Functional Development of the Thoroughbred. London: J.A. Allen 1980. xii, 346p + 10 photos. Very good hardcover in good d.j. ** Continues and completes Typology of the Racehorse: on the dosage theory of breeding. Further analysis of the 120 chefs-de-race, the influence of the Phalaris and Swynford..... More
1985. Varola, Franco. Typology of the Racehorse. London: J.A. Allen 1985 (1st pub. 1974). 242p, many charts + 7 photos. Very good hardcover in very good d.j. ** Detailed introduction to the dosage theory of Thoroughbred breeding, which classifies runners into 7 groups (brilliant, intermediate, etc.) and identifies the leading..... More
