This is a signed first edition in very good condition.  It was published by Methuen Publishing Ltd in 2002.

This book has been signed by Sean Magee and Peter O'Sullevan.

'Published to coincide with the Queen's Golden Jubilee, this title is the history of Ascot from its foundation by Queen Anne in 1711 to 2002.  Illustrated with contemporary pictures and modern photographs, the text takes the reader through the development of one of the most famous racecourses in the world.  The authors have had access to the Royal Archives and archives of Weatherby's, The Jockey Club, the Public Records Office and the British Museum.  The book contains stories of the many people who have contributed to Ascot over nearly 300 years and there are equine stories aplenty.  It also recounts races between many of the best horses ever known to the sport.'

This is a 1st Edition / 1st Printing.

Condition:

Book - Very Good - rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges, a spine lean, slight marking to the page edges and a couple of pages and slight tanning to the pages.

Dust Jacket - Very Good - rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges and some marking, scratches/indentations, discolouration and creasing.

The DJ is not price clipped.

The DJ is in a protective plastic sleeve (non-adhesive).

 

 

 

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