Pure Arabian & The Godolphin Barb.

Method Lithograph
Artist R.S. Groom, Wilkinson & Co.
Published St. Paul's Press. 3, 4 & 5, Queen's Head Passage, Paternoster Row. London. E.C. Henry Lea, 22 Warwick Lane. [c.1860]
Dimensions Image 200 x 290 mm, Sheet 235 x 305 mm
Notes Text below image: 'Pure Arabian, Presented to Her Majesty by The Imaum of Muscat. The Godolphin Barb. Ancestor of the most celebrated Racers on the British Turf. Drawn Expressly for the Book of Field Sports.'

A depiction of two racing horses from 'The Book of Field Sports, and Library of Veterinary Knowledge' also known as 'The Sportsman's Companion' by Henry Downes Miles.

Henry Downes Miles (1806-1889) was the author several books about sport; namely 'The book of field sports, and library of veterinary knowledge' c. 1864, 'Pugilistica: being one hundred and forty-four years of the history of British boxing' in 1880 and 'British Field Sports; A Valuable Work of Reference' c.1880.

Condition: Toning and foxing to sheet.
Framing unmounted
Price £50.00
Stock ID 49032

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