FROM A VERITABLE WILDERNESS : The History of the Mornington Racing Club Tapa dura - 1989

Mornington, Victoria, Australia: Mornington Racing Club n.d. (1988). 151pp., b/white illustrations. Book clean, square. Spine firm, gilt title there-on. Gilt title to front panel of undamaged black boards. Leaves clean. Illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge-creased only. "The club has its roots in the mid-19th century when meetings were held at Baxter's Flat - near Sage's Cottage. The first Mornington Racing Club meeting was held in 1899 at Baxter's Flat. The club's first meeting at the present site was in 1911. There was a major renaissance of the MRC - instigated by Sir Reginald Ansett - in 1947 . . . " Contents include: 7 chapters, Addendum (Mornington Cup Winners, Ansett Stakes Winners, M.R.C. Constitution, Membership Roll, Trainers List). Book weight approx. 385g. *Postage charge will be reduced as this item will post under 500g. packed weight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. First Edition.. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Near Fine/Very Good +.