Maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering. Illustrated with four color plates, including frontispiece, and 23 b/w plates. Minor foxing on endpapers. Small, faint stain at bottom hinge corner of front board that only affects front endpapers. Dj has chips, edgewear, and tears that have been "mended" with tape. A wonderful book for horse and steeplechase enthusiasts. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.