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Full Tilt - The Sporting Memoirs of Foxhall Keene

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Description

Full Tilt - The Sporting Memoirs of Foxhall Keene, 170pp, Alden Hatch and Foxhall Keene, The Derrydale Press, 1938. Limited edition #797 of 950 copies noted in front matter.
Foxhall Parker Keene (December 18, 1867 – September 25, 1941) was an American thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder, a world and Olympic gold medallist in polo and an amateur tennis player. He was rated the best all-around polo player in the United States for eight consecutive years, a golfer who competed in the U.S. Open, and a pioneer racecar driver who vied for the Gordon Bennett Cup. In addition to his substantial involvement in flat racing, he was also a founding member of the National Steeplechase Association.
This book details many of his sporting adventures including Football, Fighting, Steeplechasing, Polo, Fox Hunting and "Sports withough Horses".
Measures 10".

Condition

Condition - Nice hardbound covers with a few stains, gilt on front and spine, spine slightly faded.
Please see photos for more info re: the condition of this great book.