Horses & Ponies

  Compiled by R.S. Summerhays, 1949. Originally described 90 breeds with notes on history and origin, use, breeding and description. Regularly updated and expanded with replacement photographs. Another popular title, similar to Dogs in arrangement, that kept abreast of developments, with the help of ever-improving illustrations.

Printed from 1949 to 1979 inclusive.

  240 pp, 60 illustrations, in black & white photographs.(later increasing to 85)

  There are 30 known print variations, and no laminated coverings.

  There also 11 different dustjacket fronts.

                 It was in print for 30 years, with approximately 500,000 copies sold.

The book illustrated is 1949 1st edition Ref.no.838.448

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