![The Analysis of the Turf [E.V. Connett copy]. J. Fairfax-Blakeborough](/images/noimage.png)
1927. Fairfax-Blakeborough, J. The Analysis of the Turf. London: Philip Allan 1927. vii, 320p + several pls. Very good hardcover; no d.j. Bookplate of E.V. Connett, South Orange, New Jersey [an ancestor of the Derrydale Press founder E.V. Connett III?]. ** History and stories of "the duties and difficulties of... More about The Analysis of the Turf [E.V. Connett copy
![Tally-Ho! [1943 Foxcroft School yearbook: Anne Armstrong & others]. Foxcroft School](/pictures/thumb/5678.jpg?v=1539198045)
Foxcroft School, Middleburg, VA. Tally-Ho! 1943 yearbook. Ca. 100p, many line ills. by students and photos. Very good hardcover (light shelfsoil), handsomely printed by letterpress. No d.j., probably as issued. Not written in. ** Many contributions by students on hunting, the war effort, social life, etc. The senior class included... More about Tally-Ho! [1943 Foxcroft School yearbook: Anne Armstrong & others
The Jockey Club, New York. Annual Round Table Discussion on Matters pertaining to Racing. Published transcripts for 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, and 1984. Each ca. 48p, a few ills. Good paperbound. ** This forum, a long-running feature of the Saratoga race meeting, addresses many topics... More about Annual Round Table Discussion [on Racing Matters], 10 vols
Lyne, Pat. The English Connemara Pony Society 1947-1997. Leominster: Orphans Press 1997. 115p, many photos. Very good paperbound (light shelfwear). Signed by the author. ** History of the organization and prominent Connemara horse people and horses, "to commemorate their Golden Jubilee." Can be sent outside the U.S. for $15.00. More about The English Connemara Pony Society 1947-1997
Mackay-Smith, Alexander. Masters of Foxhounds. Richmond: Whittet and Shepperson, printers, for The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America, 1980. xiv, 216p, many photos, several in color. Very good to fine hardcover; no d.j., as issued. No. 662 of 750 copies; the author's signature is a reproduction, as called for. **... More about Masters of Foxhounds
Mackay-Smith, Alexander. Masters of Foxhounds: Richmond: Whittet and Shepperson, printers, for The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America, 1980. xiv, 216p, many ills., several in color. Good hardcover; no d.j., as issued. Neat ex-lib., minimally marked. Two pages are blank due to a printing error; they are supplied in photocopy... More about Masters of Foxhounds [2 pp. in photocopy
1929. Maine State Horseshoers' and Blacksmiths' Association. Annual Convention. Skowhegan, ME, 1929. [12]p, a few line ills. Good paperbound (cover soil, thumbing; no tears). ** Publication of the summer convention of the Master Horseshoers and Blacksmiths of the State of Maine. Summary program of events, list of prizes donated (e.g.... More about Annual Convention [1929
2009. Megson, Barbara E. The Farriers of London 1200-1674: The Lost Years. London: Worshipful Company of Farriers 2009. 109p, several ills. + 8 color pls. Very good paperbound (light shelfwear). ** History of the farriers in early modern London--their lives, work, and organization into a guild. Since all the Company's... More about The Farriers of London 1200-1674: The Lost Years
National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders, New York. [Announcement and Conditions of the Inaugural Race Meeting]. 1877. One sheet, folded to make 4p. ** The inaugural meeting was to be held on Sept. 12, 1877, at a place to be announced. The conditions of 8 races are listed. Also listed... More about Announcement and Conditions of the Inaugural Race Meeting
Riding Club of New York. Constitution, By-Laws and List of Members, 3 vols. [1902, 1904, 1905]. NY: The Knickerbocker Press (G.P. Putnam's Sons). Each ca. 56p, no ills. Very good hardcover (light shelf wear, light foxing to endpapers). ** The Riding Club (founded as The Gentlemen's Riding Club in 1881)... More about Constitution, By-Laws and List of Members, 3 vols. [1902, 1904, 1905
Stanger, Edith M. Fifty Years of Appaloosa History. Idaho Falls: Double Arrow Appaloosas 1998. 308p, many photos of horses, people, and events. Fine hardcover in d.j. Presentation copy from the author. ** History of the Appaloosa Horse Club, profiles of the people involved, famous ranches, news accounts (races, shows, meetings... More about Fifty years of Appaloosa History [signed
Tyrrel, John. Running Racing: The Jockey Club Years since 1750. London: Quiller 2002. viii, 184p, many ills. from old photos and other works. Very good hardcover in very good d.j. ** History of the British Jockey Club and its stewardship of racing. More about Running Racing: The Jockey Club Years since 1750
1889. Union Pacific (The Overland Route). Outdoor Sports and Pastimes: Correct Rules for Lawn Tennis, Base Ball, Racquets, Lacrosse, Polo, Croquet, Cricket, Foot Ball, Curling, Quoits. Omaha: E.L. Lomax 1889. 2nd ed. Over 60p, a few line ills. Good stapled paperbound (spine chipped, cover soil). A few names penciled at... More about Outdoor Sports and Pastimes: Correct Rules [Polo
Watson, J.A. Scott. The History of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 1839-1939. London: Royal Agricultural Society 1939. xi, 205p + many photos and old ills. on 30 pls. Good hardcover (lightly foxed); no d.j. ** Covers the society's role in livestock improvement and shows, farming implements and machines, veterinary... More about The History of the Royal Agricultural Society of England 1839-1939
Worshipful Company of Farriers of London. Charter, Rules and Orders of The Worshipful Company of Farriers of London. [London] Printed by Order of the Court 1892. 46p, no ills. Fair hardcover (gilt-stamped half leather). Cover edges rubbed, one margin soiled, gatherings loosening but most stitching is holding. ** On the... More about Charter, Rules and Orders of The Worshipful Company of Farriers London
