Hoofbeats.
HALPIN, Warren T.
Hoofbeats.
Signed Limited Edition of Warren T. Halpin's Hoofbeats; Signed Twice by Him
London: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1938.
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Item Number: 108789
Deluxe signed limited edition of Halpin’s classic work on equestrian sports. Quarto, original publisher’s full vellum with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, hand-colored tissue-guarded frontispiece, profusely illustrated with drawings by the author. One of 160 numbered copies signed by the author, only 150 of which were for sale, this is number 29. Additionally signed by the author beneath the hand-colored frontispiece. In near fine condition. A very sharp example.
One of the most important art books on contemporary equestrian sport, Warren Halpin's Hoofbeats is divided into three primary sections: Polo, Hunting, and Steeple-chasing, with an additional section containing miscellaneous drawings including many of ponies and hounds. One of only 160 copies with a hand-colored frontispiece.
