Racing Illustrated.  Number 1.  July 2nd 1895 

A weekly edition on glossy paper taken from a dis-bound publication of Racing Illustrated Vol I, July to November 1895.  Published at the Offices of The Sportsman, Fleet Street, EC and Printed by Hudson & Kearns, Southwark Street, SE. London.

Condition is good for its age with some minor marks. 

Folio comprises of 9 unbound gilt edge pages ( 18 sides ) and measures 14" x 9.5". Has 14 large Black and White Photo prints.

Full of very interesting info about daily life in horse racing. 

Front page features a Mr Tom Cannon (Jockey).

Features of this week include articles on the Cannon Family of Danebury House, Stockbridge with photos of the House, Garlogs (another property of the Cannons’ and a photo of Stockbridge Grand Stand.  Lovely full page photos of the horses Melanion, Curzon, Glencairn, Reminder, Irish Wake, Gay Boy and Postscript with foal, portraits of Mr Tom Cannon, ‘Morny’ Mornington Cannon (Jockey), Kempton Cannon (Jockey), George Mawson (Jockey)  plus Turf Notes and Memories.

Ephemera will be sent in a board backed envelope. 

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