The World’s Finest Horses and Ponies - 1971 Vintage Coffee Table Book by Richard Glyn with Photos from Sally Anne Thompson

A beautiful vintage horse book showcasing some of the world’s most distinguished horse and pony breeds.

The World’s Finest Horses and Ponies,  edited by Sir Richard Glyn with photographs by Sally Anne Thompson was published by Doubleday & Company in New York in 1971. The book brings together information about horse and pony breeds from around the world, with contributions from knowledgeable specialists and an extensive photographic section.

The text explores breeds from regions including the British Isles, Central and Northern Europe, France, North America, South America, and the Soviet Union. The book is particularly appealing for its stunning photographic plates, which feature horses and ponies along with their owners and provide a wonderful visual record of many breeds as they were represented in the early 1970s. The volume also includes an index and a number of line drawings and illustrations.

The book contains 128 pages of text and  128 pages of photographic plates. 9 x 11.5 inches. Hardcover with original dust jacket. Great vintage condition overall. The original dust jacket is present and shows some signs of age and handling.