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"The Story Of Rolling Rock" 1950 VAN URK, J. Blan (SOLD)

Charles Scribner's Sons

1950

[299] pp.

Limited Edition of Seven Hundred and Fifty Copies

Exclusive, deluxe 'members only' limited edition: 'The Story of Rolling Rock' of only 750 presentation 'subscriber' copies 'privately printed' for this wealthy Ligonier, PA steeplechase/ foxhunt/ polo club smart set.

This bespoke copy further gloriously embellished in custom buckram binding in racing colours of cherry red with royal navy blue diagonal stripe w/ gilt piping together with the handsome gilt fox-mask emblazoned 'RRH' on the front cover & spine.

Furthermore, a glorious fold-out map (14" x 16") of 'The Hunting Country of The Rolling Rock Hunt' Ligonier, Pa & a tipped-in MFH painting of Richard Beatty Mellon Esq (1858-1933) by John C. Johansen

Thus, a most suitable gentleman's sporting library acquisition, indeed

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