The Black Stallion's Filly w/Publisher's Advert Band over Orig DJ

First Edition, second printing hardcover in reddish brown cloth covered boards that show barely bumped spine ends and still sharp tips. Top edge of page block dyed green but faded. 309pp text is tight and crisp, no names tears or soil. B/W illustrations. Original dj is un-clipped, negligible handling evidence, no chips or tears. Over the jacket is a yellow paper publisher's advertising band that is complete with light soil and one open tear at foot of rear gutter area, all displays well in new mylar. "Shell never be a racehorse, murmurs the crowd as Black Minx is led into the sales ring. But Alec Ramsay thinks differently and buys the Blacks first filly to train her for the Kentucky Derby. But Black Minx, like her sire, has a mind of her own. This fast-paced racing story follows a great horses journey through training and preliminary races to the opening gate at Americas most famous racetrack: Churchill Downs. Book No. 8 in the series.

Product Info

Publisher: Random House

Year: 1952

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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