The Romance of the Derby

Into which are woven the Facts and Figures a Sportsman requires if he would be familiar with the leading incidents associated with the long series of contests for the greatest prize that can be won by votaries of the Turf.

London: Biographical Press, 1908.

Two volumes Small quarto (9.75 x 7.5 ins); pp [xvi], [414] + p [1], 424. 12 plates overall and many b/w photographs in the text. Rebound in quarter red morocco over red cloth boards, raised bands to spines and gilt title lettering. All edges gold. A handsome set of this key book on the Epsom Derby with details of every race from the first in 1780 to 1907.