9780901091598 - All Such Fun: Hilarious Tales of the Turf di Pope, Michael (6 risultati)

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Though the title doesn't fill you with confidence, in fact these are very amusing, politically incorrect, racing memoirs from the likeable Pope. Bar dust spotting to top of block, all is in VG+ clean and bright internal order. Smart purple boards with bright gilt titling to spine. VG unclipped d/j, lightly faded to spine. This is a charity sale for Friends Of Morston Church (reg.1099831). 8vo. vii, 184pp.

Hardback. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. ALL SUCH FUN Hilarious Tales of the Turf. Michael Pope. The Sporting Life, London 1992 First Edition ISBN 0901091596 184pp Illustrated Hardback. This copy is in fine unmarked condition in a fine unclipped dustwrapper. A lovely copy of an uncommon book. Michael Pope began training racehorses in 1947 after an illustrious war. He enlisted in the Royal Horse Guards despite the fact that he was half an inch short but a helpful cobbler supplied him with a pair of false heels. He and his brother were commissioned into the North Irish Horse and fought in the North Africa campaign. After a ferocious fire fight during which he lost a track on his tank and swapped to another vehicle while under heavy fire. His troop silenced seven machine guns and captured an 88mm anti tank gun. He was awarded an immediate M.C. After his retirement from training in 1988 he applied himself to writing and completed four volumes of sporting anecdotes of which this book is the first. He was a born entertainer and had an infectious sense of fun. Ref Y3.

8vo. Pp: vii, 184. First edition. Green dust jacket with colour photo illustration. Purple buckram boards with gilt lettering to spine. Illustrated throughout in black and white. Signed.ISBN: 0901091596 A near fine copy with slightly creased spine ends. Very good plus dust jacket with price clipped at front flap and faded spine.