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Rare American Saddlebred Books
"The Year Book Of Show Horses " Vol. 2 July 1936 $55.00 Out of print single publication 1936 Hard to find second volume. A very limited number of this volume was published. Each horse is featured on individual pages with short stories on their accomplishments in the show ring. In excellent condition it looks as though it has never been read. 
"The Year Book Of Show Horses " Vol. 1 April 1936 $55.00 Out of print single publication 1935 Owned By Dorothy Middleton Beautiful book featuring Chief of Spindletop, Etta Kett, King Of the Plain, Sweetheart on Parade, Night Flower, Parade of Elegance, Senator Crawford, Lady Jane, Invasion w/ Loula Long Combs. Each horse is featured on individual pages with short stories on their accomplishments in the showring. Good condition with former owners name written on front end page "Dorothy Middleton" 
"History Of American Saddle Horses" J.H. Ransom Single Publication 1962 $250.00 Very Rare book famous for being a follow up to Vol. 3 of Susanne's Famous Saddle Horses. Features champions and Champion producing farms from the development of the breed to 1961. A must have for any serious collector. In Great Condition , inside it looks as though it has been read once very clean! Previous owner's name on front end page. 398pgs. 
"Country Estates Of The Blue Grass" Thomas A. Knight Nancy Lewis Greene Original 1904 edition $450.00 Extremely rare pictorial book on the famous horse farms of Kentucky. Preface reads: For purpose of proving to the world that there is no more prosperous , no more beautiful country in the United States than Fair Kentucky; to prove that in this much abused State there is as much culture, as much wealth, as beautiful homes and more ideal home surroundings, than in any other State in the Union. I will only name a very few farms as there are over 60 farms recognized in this book. The photos in this book are amazing and the main purpose of the book, there are only short stories on the farms /owners and famous horses the book is mainly photos of the beautiful estates and the famous horses that have lived there. Many farms have 5 pages or more of just photos. If there is a farm you are looking for please feel free to email us and we will check to see if it is in the book. Book is in fair condition binding is tight . Over sized book measuring 9.5 x 12 with 200 pages in all. 
"Pratical Horsemanship" H.S. Burnham 1937 single printing $65.00 Ver y rare book that actually includes you in the story almost like a virtual riding lesson amazing book way ahead of it's time! One our favorite books here at Saddlebred Memories. Perfect for all ages very very easy to read. 83pgs in good condition. 
"King's Genius" W. Jefferson Harris $100.00 Very rare booklet privatley published by Mr. Shelby to promote King's Genius. Never before seen photos of this great stallion in action. Almost all photos and illustrations are by George Ford Morris. Book is in good condition with some staining to the last 3 pages otherwise great condition. Photo of stains upon request.. 40pgs 
"Famous Saddle Horses Vol.I" 1932 Susanne Deluxe Edtion $125.00 Stanadrd in every Saddlebred owners library, The Famous Saddle horses volumes are the most important books on the history and development of the American Saddlebred. In excellent condition Binding is tight , minor corner bumps. |
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