Khan (Jaffer) Racing Reminscences and Hints on Training
£195
Calcutta, Thacker, Spink, 1897.
First edition. 8vo. Blind-stamped ‘with the author’s compliments’ to title-page. Original green cloth, gilt.
Seemingly scarce book on horses and horse-training from the Punjab.
In stock
Usual slight toning, some chipping to front free endpaper; cloth very good.
Frontispiece portrait.
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