Rare American Saddlebred Books

Thomas A. Knight    Nancy Lewis Greene

Original 1904 edition

Extremely rare pictorial book on the famous horse farms of Kentucky. Preface reads: For purpose of proving to the world that there is no more prosperous , no more beautiful country in the United States than Fair Kentucky; to prove that in this much abused State there is as much culture, as much wealth, as beautiful homes and more ideal home surroundings, than in any other State in the Union.

I will only name a very few farms as there are over 60 farms recognized in this book. The photos in this book are amazing and the main purpose of the book, there are only short stories on the farms /owners and famous horses the book is mainly photos of the beautiful estates and the famous horses that have lived there. Many farms have 5 pages or more of just photos. If there is a farm you are looking for please feel free to email us and we will check to see if it is in the book. Book is in good/ fair condition binding is tight . Over sized book measuring 9.5 x 12 with 200 pages in all.

H.S. Burnham

1937 single printing

$65.00

Ver y rare book that actually includes you in the story almost like a virtual riding lesson  amazing book way ahead of it's time!  One our favorite books here at Saddlebred Memories. Perfect for all ages very very easy to read. 83pgs in good condition.

W. Jefferson Harris

$100.00

Very rare booklet privatley published by Mr. Shelby to promote King's Genius. Never before seen photos of this great stallion in action.  Almost all photos and illustrations are by George Ford Morris. Book is in good condition with some staining to the last 3 pages otherwise great condition. Photo of stains upon request..  40pgs

1932

Susanne

$65.00

Stanadrd in every Saddlebred owners library,  The Famous Saddle horses volumes are the most important books on the history and development of the American Saddlebred. Book is Great + condition some foxing to the outside cover.

Jack Harrison 1933 single printing

$475.00

$375.00

Extremely rare book  about the famous saddlebreds of the past . So much more intimate than Susanne's Famous Saddle horses as Jack Harrison had personal experience with most of these  famous Saddle Horses and their trainers.  This is a must have book i personally have read mine twice and still find it fascinating there are rare photos only seen in this book of Rex Mcdonald, artist montrose, squirrel king,  bourbon prince and more!

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In great condition the cover is faded on the right side  about 2.5 inches  other than that the inside is very clean and bright  binding is tight.. 448 pgs

W. Jefferson Harris

$350.00

Out of print single publication 1934

Extrememly rare book on one of the most influential sires in Saddlebred history.  Filled with numerous, never before seen photos of this grand sire and his get.

Excellent Condition, bright clean pages, looks like it has never been read.