The Noble Horse

An essential book for horse lovers everywhere, this is a gorgeously illustrated tribute to these noble creatures, tracing their natural history & evolution as well as historical & current relationship with humans. Includes chapters on hunting, racing, jumping, driving, riding, military uses, riding schools, cowboys & other riding peoples, equestrian sports, & much more! A comprehensive Glossary of Equestrian Terms is included, along with a Bibliography & Index, in 448 pages, with a Foreword by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh . Orig. published in Switzerland in 1983, this is the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, First Printing, from 1985. Huge hardcover folio has luscious green cloth-covered boards with silver embossed design & lettering to front & spine. Handsomely housed in a decorative, sturdy slipcase, with decorative paper wrappers over the same green cloth. Condition of both is Near Fine: appear Brand New & never opened, except for some rubbing to lower spine, all the way down to underlying boards. The slipcase has a few rubbed spots on bottom as well; otherwise, sturdy & secure, no edgewear, colors bright, no fading. The book is completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white & unmarked, colors bright. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without pre-approval of extra (at least double) shipping per USPS rates.

Product Info

ISBN: 0816187444

ISBN-13: 9780816187447

Publisher: G.K. Hall & Co.

Year: 1985

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States