PETER BIEGEL'S RACING PICTURES
London: Michael Joseph, Ltd., 1983. First Edition. Leather-backed cloth. 160 pp. Profusely illustrated from sketches and photographs of paintings of race horses by artist Peter Biegel, many in full color. Foreword by Fred Winter, CBE. Leather-backed green cloth in green slipcase. Gilt titling. 9 3/4" x 13" Oblong. Index. Peter Biegel (1913-1989) was, during his lifetime, generally said to be "the best painter of the horse". He reportedly was a favorite of the Queen and the Queen Mother. Most of the horses pictured in this book raced in Europe. Three pages do feature Secretariat. A beautifully produced book and slipcase. A cornerstone of any racehorse book collection. A Near Fine copy (Christmas gift inscription on half-title; slightly rubbed slipcase). ALWAYS FREE SHIPPING of our books in boxes, via media mail, to any United States address. Near Fine / Near Fine Slipcase. Item #2447
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