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Racing Through the Century : The Story of Thoroughbred Racing in America
by Simon, Mary
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine condition./Very Good dust jacket.
- ISBN 10
- 1889540927
- ISBN 13
- 9781889540924
- Seller
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Irvine, California:: Bowtie Press, 2002. Oblong. 11.25" wide by 10.25" tall. A clean, square copy. Inner hinges are perfect. The Dust Jacket is bright and shiny, with only a little rubbing and two half-inch closed tears. NOT price clipped (49.95). No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. First printing, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. From the Dust Jacket: "Mary Simon's rich narrative chronicles the history of racing... Until now, no other book has captured the thrills and defeats, the culture and the business of thoroughbred racing over the past one hundred years. Filled with dramatic historical photos capturing the sport's greatest moments, this book will catapult you into the fast-paced and exciting world of racing." The author is a contributing editor for the THOROUGHBRED TIMES, and winner of the Eclipse Award for Outstanding Magazine Writing for her series that was the basis for this book. Bound in the original black boards, lettered in shiny copper. . First Printing of the First Edition.. Oversize Hardcover. Near Fine condition./Very Good dust jacket.. 304pp..
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- Bookseller
- About Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006053
- Title
- Racing Through the Century : The Story of Thoroughbred Racing in America
- Author
- Simon, Mary
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine condition.
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good dust jacket.
- Edition
- First Printing of the First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 1889540927
- ISBN 13
- 9781889540924
- Publisher
- Bowtie Press
- Place of Publication
- Irvine, California:
- Date Published
- 2002
- Size
- 304pp.
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