Taunton, Thomas Henry. Illustrated biographies of British racehorses from 1702 to 1870

Taunton, Thomas Henry. Portraits of celebrated racehorses of the past and present centuries in strictly chronological order, commencing in 1702 and ending in 1870[,] together with their respective pedigrees and performances recorded in full. London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1887-1888. 4 vols in 4to. viii + 259 +[1 blank]pp; viii+298pp; viii + 361 + [1 blank]pp; vi + [6] + ii + 384pp. Illustrated with a total of 470 plates (collotypes, line & photo-engravings) including frontispieces, portraits of famous racehorses, their jockeys and owners, special racing events & documents, . Contemporary red half publisher's morocco, cloth sides, gilt, panelled spine decorated with gilt stamped horse- heads; complete with tissue guards; joints worn but firm; some rubbing & light scuffing. £ 1950 First edition of this precise illustrated record of British horse-racing events from the early 18th to the late 19th century describing celebrated racehorses, their respective pedigrees, owners, riders and performances 'as winners of the three great classical races of the Ascot, Goodwood, Doncaster Cups, and of the other cups, stakes and matches at different race meetings throughout the kingdom. ' (preface). A complete set in good condition apart from minor traces of usage. Podeschi 235 & 238; not in Dejager; Huth; Mennessier de la Lance.