This is a SIGNED copy of a hardcover horse book titled "Golden Sovereign", by Dorothy Lyons. This is a fiction story by a good author who specialized in stories about horses. It was published by Harcourt, Brace, & Co., N.Y., in 1946. The book has 259 pages, and is illustrated by Wesley Dennis. This book is one of a series of well-written horse books by this author featuring girls and their horses; a welcome change from those "boy-and-his-stallion" books. :) The story concerns Connie McGuire again (for the 3rd time; there are 4 books total that star her), and Golden Sovereign, the palomino son of her horse, Silver Birch (star of a previous book), and the trouble she has training him to be a show horse. Also, Connie buys a neglected mare at an auction out of pity and names her “Lady Luck”. Nursed back to health and beauty, she is bred to Golden Sovereign and produces twin foals. Connie's dream to establish a good reputation for her Shamrock Stables hinges on finding out about Lady Luck's past and on showing off Golden Sovereign's gentle temperament. But the stallion has inexplicable episodes where he is anything but gentle. Connie and her friends must solve two mysteries and then deal with the consequences of those revelations; can she do it? The book is long out of print, and not easy to find in hardcover. It is in very good used condition; the hinges are sturdy, the corners and spine ends are a little bumped and slightly frayed, the pages have a little toning around the edges but are otherwise in great shape. The book has only a fragment of the dust jacket remaining; just the back flap. The book is NOT an ex-library book. I believe the information on the copyright page identifies it as a second printing published in August of 1946. The coolest thing about this copy is that it is SIGNED by Dorothy Lyons. Lyons did not often sign her books, so her signature is rare. In addition, there is an inscription that implies the recipient was the model for a character in the book! The inscription reads: “With best regards to Bill Williams – with apologies for not having labelled “Mr Hill” more clearly, and in appreciation of many delightful horseback rides. Dorothy Lyons December 4, 1946”. A scarce addition to your Lyons collection! Postage is included! Thanks for looking, and if you have any questions, just ask!