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Concise History of the Shire Horse
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Concise History of the Shire Horse Hardcover - 1976

by Gilbey, Sir Walter


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  • Title Concise History of the Shire Horse
  • Author Gilbey, Sir Walter
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Publisher Spur Publishers, Hampshire
  • Date 1976
  • ISBN 9780904558135
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Concise History of the Shire Horse. (Originally Published as The Great Horse or Shire Horse). Second Edition (Re-issued)

by Sir Walter Gilbey

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Spur Publications Company, Liss, Hampshire, 1976. Second Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Good Condition/Good. This is a concise history of the Shire Horse. It traces the evolution of the Great Horse from the chariot horse of the ancient Britons, through the centuries, showing how the functional requirements fashioned the characteristics seen today. There are many interesting facts which emerge. As oxen were replaced by horses strong, heavy animals were required. Linked with this fact, was the introduction of laws which fostered the development of the breed. Besides giving service as War Horses they were also used for pulling carriages. This book was originally published as The Great Horse or Shire Horse in the heyday of the breed. Since then there has been a decline in the breed and, more recently, a renewed interest in reviving the Great Horse not only as an animal held with great affection, but also as a working horse. A brief note on the present state of the Shire Horse Society brings the… Read More
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Concise History of the Shire Horse (Sir Walter Gilbey series)
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Concise History of the Shire Horse (Sir Walter Gilbey series)

by Gilbey, Sir Walter

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GB: Spur Publishers, 1976. Slightly cocked. Red cloth with gold lettering to spine. In very good condition BUT top text edge is a bit spotted and covers are a bit rubbed along the edges. Finger print to blank page at rear of book. Minor mark to front cover. Dustwrapper/dustjacket is price clipped, spotted / dust marked and chipped around the edges.. Second Edition Reissued. Hardback. nrVG/G++ Pc DW.
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Concise History of the Shire Horse
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Concise History of the Shire Horse

by Gilbey, Sir Walter

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Spur Publishers, 1976-04-01. hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. Book is in good condition. Slight discolouration to the page edges. Unclipped dust jacket.
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Concise history of the Shire horse

Concise history of the Shire horse

by Gilbey, Sir Walter

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0904558134
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Liss: Spur Publications. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1976. Second Edition. Hardcover. 0904558134 . Very clean, tightly bound book with no inscriptions, in a priceclipped dustjacket which is faded at the spine. x + 70 pages, 17 plates .
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Concise history of the Shire horse

by Gilbey, Walter

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Spur Publications Co, 1976. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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Concise History of the Shire Horse

by Sir Walter Gilbey

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