A Jockey's Life: the Biography of Lester Piggott 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Francis, Dick
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
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About This Item
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1986. First American Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A signed first american edition/first printing in fine condition with a dust-jacket of equal condition. Book is signed and inscribed by author "Daphne - hi!" The wrapping around the dust-jacket indicates that the edition is autographed. The binding of the book is very tight. The silver lettering along the spine is in excellent condition; A Jockey's Life is the biography of Lester Piggott, an English jockey who competed in the 19th century. The book tells Piggott's story, from his childhood in the country to his career as a jockey, and covers his many notable victories.; 8vo; 338 pages; Signed by Author .
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- Books Tell You Why, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 160387
- Title
- A Jockey's Life: the Biography of Lester Piggott 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Francis, Dick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First American Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- G. P. Putnam's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1986
- Keywords
- BB202002C, Horse Jockey, Horse Racing, Biography, Non-fiction, Signed Book
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography / Sport Legends;
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