Buy this book on-line Hope, Lt. Col. C. E. G : THE HORSE TRIALS STORYPelham Books, London, 1969 ISBN 0720701953
Hardcover is clean & unmarked, a little bumping to spine ends. Jacket has light edgewear, small tear to rear, age tanning to edges, small rub on front and light rubbing of edges, light soiling, not price clipped. b/w photos.Horse trials or Three-Day-Events had their origin in the cavalries of Europe, hence the original title for them of "The Military". The fascinating history of this event is told in this profusely illustrated book, including full records of all the leading events. Frontis photos of Lt. Charles Pahud de Mortanges of Holland who made a still unbroken olympic record by winning the individual 3-day event gold medal twice in succession, in 1928 at Amsterdam and 1932 at Los Angeles.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall, Fine in Very Good dust jacket Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Hope, Lt. Col. C. E. G : THE HORSE TRIALS STORY. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, first editions, fine bindings, incunabula and atlases. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |