20th-21st Century Books, G. Worsley's 'British Stable', A. Harris' the History of the Arabian Horse Club Registry & the Arabian Stud Book - 8 Pieces

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Offered are 8 books about Arabian Horses; includes a history of the Arabian Horse Club Registry, (6) volumes of the … Read more Offered are 8 books about Arabian Horses; includes a history of the Arabian Horse Club Registry, (6) volumes of the Arabian Stud Book and a color illustrated folio that examines stables from the 12th century to 1914.

Book 1: The British Stable.
Author: Giles Worsley.
Photography: William Curtis Rolf.
Publisher: The Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art by Yale University Press.
Place: New Haven and London.
Edition/Publication date: Copyright 2004.
Description; 307 p. (Fo) Black faux cloth paper hardcover with gilt title on spine cover, semi-gloss color illustrated dust jacket, profusely color photo illustrated text pages.

About this item: Until the early years of the twentieth century, horses played an essential role in the agriculture, transport, industry, warfare, and sport of Britain. Their stables were practical shelters, but they were also more than that—in many cases a handsomely appointed stable served as much for the elegant display of horses as for their shelter. This beautiful book, illustrated with over one hundred specially commissioned photographs, focuses attention for the first time on the history, the variety, and the importance of stables in the British Isles.
Leading architectural historian Giles Worsley examines stables from the twelfth century through 1914, with special attention to country house stables—including those at Chatsworth and Kedleston—where the finest examples of stable design are found. Worsley discusses the factors that influenced the architecture of stables, whether owned by noblemen, great brewing companies, or the British army. Fascinating and lucidly written, The British Stable will appeal equally to those with an interest in horses, country houses, architectural history, or the special relationship between horses and the people of Britain.

Measures: 1.5 W x 10 D x 10.75 H inches.

Book 2: The History of The Arabian Horse Club Registry of America, Inc. 1908-1950.
Author: Albert W. Harris.
Publisher: The Arabian Horse Club Registry of America, Inc.
Place: Chicago, Illinois.
Edition/Publication date: Copyright 1950.
Description; 64 p. (8vo). Dedication page autographed by the governing members officiated in 1949. Blue stamped cloth hardcover with gilt title on front board, black/white frontispiece photo of author, illustrated text with photos and tables.
Measures: .25 W x 5.25 D x 8.25 H inches.

Book 3-8: The Arabian Stud Book (Vols. 8-12, 23).
Author: Albert W. Harris.
Publisher: The Arabian Horse Club Registry of America, Inc.
Place: Chicago, Illinois.
Edition/Publication date: Copyright 1957-1962, 1978.
Description; 64 Pp. (8vo). Vol. VIII (427 p.) Comprising Supplements One, Two, and Three to Vol. VII and Registrations and Progeny for 1956 (8160 to 11707. Vol IX (307 p.) Comprising Registrations and Progeny for Years 1957 and 1958 (11708 to 14277). Vol. X (219 p.) Comprising Registrations and Progeny for the Year 1959 (14278 to 16015). Vol. XI (261 p.) Comprising Registrations and Progeny for the Year 1960 (16016 to 18109). Vol. XII (301 p.) Comprising Registrations and Progeny for the Year 1961 (18110 to 20473). Vol. XXXIII (638 p.) Comprising Registrations and Progeny from 158001 to 168000. Blue stamped cloth hardcover with gilt title on spine cover, boards ornamented with blind stamped borders, text illustrated with black/white photographs and tables.
Measures: .75 (6.5 overall) W x 5.25 D x 8.25 H inches. See less