Paul Brown Illustrated “Ghost Town Cowboy” by Eames

showhorse401 — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:03:36 +0000

This is a charming Young Adult story illustrated with Paul Brown’s wonderful drawings. By Genevieve Torrey Eames, published by Julian Messner, Inc and The Junior Literary Guild, NY, 1951. Hard Cover with orange cloth hardcover boards showing small Brown drawing on cover. 8vo – over 7¾” – 9¾” tall. 176 pages

Book Condition is Very Good, no marks nor tears. Covers have some mild discoloration. Binding is tight. Sorry, no dustjacket. Loaded with Paul Brown vignettes on endpapers, in addition to many illustrations. Story is the adventure of real ranch life and the mystery of a mining ghost town.

$ 24.95 plus $2.50 Postal Media Mail shipping.

Arabian Stud Book Vol. XXI from1971

showhorse401 — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:07:45 +0000

ARABIAN STUD BOOK, VOLUME XXI, FROM 1971

Published by The Arabian Horse Club Registry of America, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, 1971, this volume is in lovely condition for Arabian collectors. Hardcover. Book Condition: Excellent. Dark navy blue hard cover. Upper right front cover corner is bumped. Binding very tight, pages clean & unmarked. Glossy pages, black and white photos throughout include Al-Marah Cassanova, Odin, Mi Ali Byi, Ephraim, Ferouk, Ibn Raffon, Mister Gaizon, etc. Contents includes Arabian club Officers, Directors, Members, Progeny, Alphabetical Index & Index to Pictures. $14.95 plus $3.00 U.S. media mail shipping

Kentucky Futurity 1961 Program: Trotters at The Red Mile

showhorse401 — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 22:40:11 +0000

“The Lexington Trots of 1961 Souvenir Program” from Kentucky Futurity day, at historic The Red Mile in Lexington, KY. Includes The Kentucky Futurity Three year Old Trot, first heat won by Caleb, second & final heat won by Duke Rodney by Rodney. Time Trials are listed at the back. Original cost of the program was 35 cents! Saddlebred people, Edward Teater was a Patrol Judge. This is a very nice collectible for anyone into harness racing program, trotters, Standardbred history, or the Red Mile.

Condition: Very good, some discoloration along the spine, some times & results are penciled in, which I think is fun for the Futurity, no folds, no tears, the middle page is loose from the stapled saddle binding. $10.50 includes $2.25 First Class shipping within the U.S. —-SOLD—-

National Horseman 1948 – The Replica

showhorse401 — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:34:59 +0000

January 1948 Issue of National Horseman, saddle-bound, 68 pages, features news of the era, articles on great broodmare & dam of American Ace, Kathryn Haines by Rex Monroe; the Chicago Horse Show, Lippizzaners, How To Groom Army Style (?!!); gossip, vet Q & A, & lots of very entertaining ads (US Army horse blankets for $6.95!).

Photos include Nancy Highland’s Chief on the cover, Lee Roby, five-gaited golden Saddlebred Richardson’s Pot O’ Gold, a couple sons of King’s Genius, Bourmont by Bourbon King, Kalarama Colonel, & The Replica as a Junior Champion.

Condition: Very good, covers have a few creases & light staining, pages are unmarked but a couple have creases. There is light warping from moisture to a bottom left area of about 1 1/2″ on several pages.

This is a great issue to add to your Saddlebred collection as well as a very enjoyable read!

$14.00 plus $5.50 shipping.

Blue Ribbon Guide – Earl Teater on Gold Digger

showhorse401 — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:07:54 +0000

THE BLUE RIBBON GUIDE, A MODERN GUIDE FOR THE HORSEMAN, 1963,by Joseph S. Woyden, Stamford, CT, softcover, perfect bound, 88 pages. This is a fun little book, approximately 6″ x 9″ with very interesting black & white photos. There are pictures of Captain King by Bourbon King, Earl Teater on five gaited gelding Gold Digger, Joe Vanorio roman riding (standing on the horses’ backs), jumpers, hunters, plus old advertisements, a list of local fox hunts, racing dates, trainers’ & owners’ directories & reports on some shows. $14.00

Robert E. Lee’s Traveller-Civil War Era Saddlebred!

showhorse401 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:55:12 +0000

Robert E. Lee’s gallant mount was an early day American Saddle Horse. This old unused linen postcard makes a great addition to anyone’s Saddlebred collection. Very good condition, front is great, reverse has two glue marks at top corners. Clean & unused-has not been written on nor posted. $6.00

Horse & Horseman Magazine-1937-Roxie Highland

showhorse401 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:33:36 +0000

Horse & Horseman June 1937 oversize magazine with photos of Roxie Highland, Chief of Longview, King of the Plain. Also features articles & photos on Thoroughbred Racing, Trotting, fox hunting, jumping, polo, with photos of Greyhound, War Admiral, Equipoise, Reigh Count, Samuel Riddle, Omaha, Gallant Fox. This is an amazing blast from the past! Front cover has tears at edges,creases, & is no longer attached, back cover missing, pages good. A truly fun read. $18.00

Saddlebred Museum Art Auction Catalog 2006

showhorse401 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:50:57 +0000

The American Saddlebred Museum’s Art, Antique & Rare Book Auction Catalogs have become quite collectible as they are wonderful references for George Ford Morris & other highly regarded horse artists & Saddlebred memorabilia. These catalogs are in near mint condition.

American Saddlebred Museum Art Auction Catalog 2006. Includes works by George Ford Morris, Helen Hayse, James L. Crow, & many more. $18.00

Saddlebred Museum Art Auction Catalog 2005

showhorse401 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:34:36 +0000

American Saddlebred Museum Art Auction Catalog 2005 with list of selling prices. Art & books include works by George Ford Morris, Helen Hayse, Walter Brown, Edwin Bogucki, Alexa King, J.H. Ransom, Supreme Sultan’s horse shoe, Dan Patch poster, etc. $28.00

Saddlebred Museum Art Auction Catalog 2004

showhorse401 — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:22:41 +0000

American Saddlebred Museum Art Auction Catalog 2004 with list of selling prices. This was the first year the auction was held so these books are more rare & have sold for over $40 on Ebay. $40.00