Author: POORTVLIET, RIEN; TRANSLATED BY ANITA BOSWINKEL-CHANG AND SONJA BOSWINKEL
Title: Rien Poortvliet's Horses
Description: New York: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang, 1995. First English Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1556704305. Illustrated by Rien Poortvliet. ; Color and B/W Illustrations; 1 x 13 x 12.25 Inches; 248 pages; Cover has light bumping. DJ has some shelf wear; rubbing/scuffing, 1" closed tear at top of back, near spine. In a mylar cover. Hardcover is glazed, illustrated, with red lettering on spine. B/W illustrated end papers. Pages are clean and tight; no markings. Pages not numbered. Originally published in 1978 in The Netherlands. Stated 'first edition'. Translated by Anita Boswinkel-Chang and Sonja Boswinkel; calligraphy by Alysia Boswinkel. First English edition; back flap of DJ has 9/95 on bottom; likely published in 1995. Typically gorgeous Rien Poortvliet illustrations, 350+ in color and b/w, many of which are full page sized. "The pages of this book overflow with Poortvliet's exquisite painting, skillful drawings and expert advice on training and care...Scattered throughout are entertaining and often touching stories of the author's own lovable horses....Included are detailed pictures of tack, decorations and costumes and coaches from the past..." Very oversized; 5#.. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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