Three books on horse racing and the Kentucky Derby consist of the following:
1 - Calumet Farms, 36pp, Calumet Farms, Pope Advertising Agency, Lexington, KY, 1983. A privately printed look into the history of the famous Calumet Farms of Lexington, Kentucky from its founding in 1933 to its status as a horse racing and thoroughbred empire in 1983. A colorful, softbound pictorial history of the people, horses, and property.
2 - The Kentucky Derby - Diamond Jubilee, 192pp, Brownie Leach, Dial Press, 1949. Compiled under the auspices of Churchill Downs, this magnificent publication provides a look into the history of the Kentucky Derby between 1875 and 1949. Numerous statistics, photos and artwork accompany the year-by-year history of Kentucky's most outstanding sporting event. A comprehensive and gorgeous look at the Derby's first 75 years.
3 - American Race Horses 1944, 205pp, Joe H. Palmer, Sagamore Press, 1945. An in depth look at the horses of the 1944 racing season. A complete summary of each of the year's winners including details about their breeders, trainers, the races they won and the payouts they received.
Measure 9"-12.5"

Condition - These books are 35-70 years old and show the wear that would be expected for books of this age. Expected shelf wear.
May contain original owner's personal library label inside cover. See photos for more info re: condition.
Contain original owner's personal library label inside covers. See photos for more info re: condition.