MASON, Finch.: HEROES AND HEROINES OF THE GRAND NATIONAL. , London. The Biographical Press, 2nd Edn.1911.Containing A Complete account of every race from its foundation in 1839 to the Present Year, together with all information of interest in connection therewith. Embellished with illustrations of winners where procurable, portraits of owners, trainers, jockeys, etc. The title-page also mentions "Six coloured plates from original drawings by the Author" which had been omitted from this second edition. (There is no evidence of their having been removed). 439pp. Orig.gilt-lettered green cloth rubbed and marked. Name at upper front endpaper. Upper hinge stretched. All illustrations, including a pull-out, are intact, and text in good nick. Endpapers have minor browning. Occasional minor stretching. Generally, a better than average copy. (Book ref. 10682) £45.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, David Paramor , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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