Item #30629 The Official Horse Show Blue Book [vol. 22, 1928]; The Recognized Authority on Correct Appointments. J. W. Waring, Marguerite F. Bayliss, publisher.

The Official Horse Show Blue Book [vol. 22, 1928]; The Recognized Authority on Correct Appointments

New York: J.W. Waring, 1928. First edition. Hardcover. 507p, many photos and ads for equestrian and luxury goods (riding apparel, hotels, furs, landscaping, jewelry, real estate, ocean cruises, etc.), 2 in color. Cover photo shows Jonquil, winner of the Kentucky State Fair 3-gaited stake in 1926, 1927, and 1928. Owned by Burton A. Howe. Good (minimal rubbing to a few outer pages, which were damp-stuck and separated; dampstain to some lower fore-edges). Item #30629

One of fullest Blue Books, published a year before the Wall Street Crash. Contains summaries of all recognized horse shows in the United States, awards, champions and reserve champions, "stars of 1928," appointments, recognized hunts, list of exhibitors and farm names, etc. Covers chiefly Saddlebred and Hackney showing, also hunter-jumper classes, steeplechasing, hunting, some polo. Several texts by Marguerite F. Bayliss on the Seaton Hackney Farm, the Minton Hickory Farm Stable, "A Great Horse Breeding Project in Canada," etc. Also articles by others on fox hunting in Kentucky and hare hunting on Nantucket. A wonderful resource! (Wells 5518) (We have other volumes in this series; please inquire.).

Price: $40.00

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