Description: D’Artagnan Books 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). Photos/scans are always of the actual book for sale, and more can be supplied upon request. I specialise in First Editions and in particular Signed First Editions. Please visit my eBay shop as I have a large range of books and some interesting ephemera.Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, especially about the displayed book or postage costs.I do combine P&P costs, and I do post Worldwide! Due to this book's weight I can not post it to either Cambodia, or Canada!
Price: 84.95 GBP
Location: Haslemere
End Time: 2025-01-13T15:28:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 53.11 GBP
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return postage will be paid by: Seller
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: If you are not happy with your purchase, especially if you feel I have misrepresented an item, I will accept returns and offer a FULL MONEYBACK GUARANTEE!
Binding: Hardback
Non-Fiction Subject: Sports
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Signed: Yes
Author: Sean Magee with Sally Aird
Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd
Modified Item: No
Year Printed: 2002
