{"product_id":"churchill-downs-100th-kentucky-derby-centennial-book-1875-1974","title":"Churchill Downs 100th Kentucky Derby Centennial Book 1875–1974","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece of Kentucky racing history commemorating the first century of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished for the 100th Kentucky Derby, this First Centennial volume chronicles the years 1875–1974 across 247 pages and features the iconic Churchill Downs trophy prominently on its cover. Edited by Bob Gorham, the book offers a tangible connection to one of America’s longest-running sporting traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular copy carries an additional piece of personal history with an interior inscription reading, “To Barbara Beau Bobbitt from Earl Houchin.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe covers show age-related discoloration and handling wear, including a slight crease from opening and a small imperfection to the spine lettering. These signs of use feel entirely appropriate for a book that has survived decades beyond the centennial it was created to commemorate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA natural addition to a collection of Kentucky, Derby, racing, or equestrian memorabilia—and particularly handsome displayed among old books and sporting objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurchill Downs 100th Kentucky Derby First Centennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommemorates 1875–1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdited by Bob Gorham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e247 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonally inscribed on interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with age-related wear. Front and back covers show light discoloration and general surface and handling wear. A slight crease is present on the front cover from opening, along with a small imperfection to the spine lettering. Interior is personally inscribed. Binding and pages remain intact. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and condition report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollected slowly. Chosen with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45687821795463,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/66352D7A-9168-4BE3-A797-BF4DC709D44F.jpg?v=1787792473","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/churchill-downs-100th-kentucky-derby-centennial-book-1875-1974","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}