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This rare, beautiful first edition is in immaculate, pristine condition, making it highly collectible. The dust jacket is near fine, pages are tight and appear unread. Red cloth and white lettering on the spine of the book. National Velvet is a classic novel by British author Enid Bagnold, first published in 1935. The story follows 14-year-old Velvet Brown, a young English girl with a passion for horses, who wins a spirited horse in a village raffle and decides to train him to compete in the Grand National steeplechase, one of the most challenging horse races in the world. Velvet, with her determination and the support of her family and a former jockey named Mi Taylor, disguises herself as a boy to enter the race. National Velvet has remained a beloved story, celebrated for its depiction of a young girl breaking barriers. It was adapted into a highly successful 1944 film starring Elizabeth Taylor as Velvet and Mickey Rooney as Mi Taylor, which brought widespread attention to the story. The book is often recommended for young readers and has inspired generations with its empowering themes and memorable characters.

Fine, unmarked dust jacket, the book appears unread, although inscribed by a family member. 224pp, with 19 illustrated color plates by Neil Reed. "Black Beauty" is a novel written by Anna Sewell, published in 1877. It is considered a classic of children's literature, although Sewell originally intended it for those working with horses to promote humane treatment. The novel is written from the perspective of a horse named Black Beauty and recounts his life, from his early carefree days in the countryside to the harsh conditions of urban life and various owners. A very beautiful edition