The Grand National, 1839-1930
Huntington Press, 1931. Hardcover. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #L061228
Slight sunning and fading to spine and spine label; slight soiling, rubbing and browning to covers (cloth; chiefly at edges); slight internal browning to edges and endpapers. [18], 147, [147] pages + plates. Historical and traditional overview of the famed English steeplechase race from its origins through the mid-20th century; notable for the folding map of the racecourse by George Annand, as well as statistical information (plus index) at rear. One of an unspecified number of copies of the 'First Regular Edition' (title page verso), designed and printed by William Edwin Rudge. Boldly signed and inscribed by Munroe in black ink on first preliminary page, Lowell, Massachusetts, May 10, 1936.35 B/w Illustrations / plates; Title Vignette (brown/white).
Price: $50.00