Author: FLETCHER J.S.
Title: The History of the St. Leger Stakes 1776-1901. REMARKABLY BRIGHT, CLEAN COPY
Description: Hutchinson,, 1902. 8vo., First Edition, with coloured frontispiece (original tissue guard present), 3 coloured plates nd numerous plates in monochrome, free endpapers very lightly browned, small neat contemporary signature on front free endpaper; original green cloth, upper board blocked in gilt, gilt back, gilt top, uncut, a very good, bright, clean, crisp copy. Detailed and comprehensive history of the famous Yorkshire horse race, the oldest (1776) of Britain's five classic flat races. Appendices include St. Leger at a Glance; Winners of the St. Leger and other classic races; Owners winning more than once; Winners of the Doncaster Cup; and other related data. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.

Keywords: sports, sporting, horses, racing, horse-racing, turf, st. leger, st. leger stakes


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