Very Early Horse Racing – ‘The Sporting Kalander’ Book - by John Pond. A 204 page Racing book sub titled; “A distinct Account of what Plates and Matches have been run for in 175, An Article for making a Newmarket Match. A description of a Post and Handy Cap Match, A Table shewing what weight Horses are to carry for the give and take plates”. Also, a lot of other information regarding racing at that time. In Original leather binding with fine gold tooling, size 4” × 6 ¼”.