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Thomas, Samuel W. Churchill Downs. A Documentary History of America's Most Legendary Race Track. As New 1st ED/HB/DJ KY Kentucky Derby Museum 1995 0961710322 / 9780961710323 First Edition Hard Cover Fine Fine Oversized Illustrated Profusely illustrated hefty coffee table book. 248 glossy pgs of quality stock. Oversized, add'l postage for priority or international destinations. A visual treat! Much sought in perfect condition for gift giving. Unclipped dj in new mylar is mint, Book & dj has sharp corners and spine ends. Black paper covered boards with bright gitlt titles. Laid in is a brochure from the Kentucky Derby Museum, a 3 fold out glossy pg profusely illustrated explaing what is available at the track, admission, private parties, the gift shop etc. Rust colored feps show a side architectural view of the grand stand, rear endpps show a sepia photo of the tote board and betting windows. Chapters include: Intro/ Background Era (1820's 1874)/ Part One: Lousiville Jockey Club and Driving Park Association (1874-1894)/ Part Two: New Louisville Jockey Club (1894-1919)/ Part Three: Kentucky Jockey Club (1919-1928)/ Part Four: American Turf Association (1028-1950)/ Part Five: Churchill Downs, Inc. (1942-1995)/ Endnotes/ Credits and Sources/ Index. Our books are cleaned and dust wrappers placed in new mylar whenever possible. Offered from a five star, full-time, professional bookseller and proud member of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Price:
85.00 USD
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