Author: Le Secretaire de la Societe d'Encouragement
Title: Calendrier Officiel Des Courses de Chevaux
Description: Paris, Au Secretaire de la Societe d'Encouragement, 1893-1894. Leather. Two smartly bound volumes of the official French horse racing calendar for the years 1893-1894, in the original French. French. Two volumes. Being the annual calendars for the years 1893 and 1894. Very scarce works. The official horse racing calendars for France, published under the auspices of the Society for the Encouragement of the Improvement of Horse Breeds in France. With chapters on race locations, racing committees, rules for betting, stud farms, prizes offered in Paris and Chantilly, statistical observations, a list of previous winners, owner colours, trainers, and more. The "Society for the Encouragement of the Improvement of Horse Breeds in France," now known as France Galop, was founded in 1833 by twelve friends who were concerned about the declining state of French horse breeds. Their goal was to improve these breeds and contribute to the country's wealth, as well as organizing horse racing, with the first races held in 1834. In the original full calf binding. Externally, smart with rubbing to the extremities and light fading to the spines. The odd small mark to the boards. Hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot and minor age toning to the extremities. Contemporary ink stamp to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Calendrier Officiel Courses Chevaux Officiel None


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