1901 Souvenir Catalogue of the Thoroughbred (Stallions and Mares) Belonging to The Melbourne Std. The Property of William S. Barnes, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.
by Stringfield, John K
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good Plus
- Seller
-
Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Lexington, KY: The Melbourne Stud, 1901. ix, 254pp, index, bw ills. Or green cloth decorated and titled in silver; all edges gilt. Gilt presentation "Complimentary to Sporting Editor, New York World" to front. Light damp stain and rippling to lower portion of most pages, front hinge cracked-externally appears near fine. A very attractive Kentucky stud catalogue from the start of the 20th century.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good Plus. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- Lawrence Jones
(AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 046438
- Title
- 1901 Souvenir Catalogue of the Thoroughbred (Stallions and Mares) Belonging to The Melbourne Std. The Property of William S. Barnes, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Author
- Stringfield, John K
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Plus
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Melbourne Stud
- Place of Publication
- Lexington, KY
- Date Published
- 1901
- Keywords
- Horses Equine Stud Mare Stallion Breeder Breeding Thoroughbred Lexington Fayette County Kentucky USA America
- Bookseller catalogs
- Agriculture, Farming, Gardening; Pets, Zoos, Aquarium;
- Size
- 8vo
Terms of Sale
Lawrence Jones
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About the Seller
Lawrence Jones
Biblio member since 2006
Ashmore, Queensland
About Lawrence Jones
I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.
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