The Fox-Hunter's Bedside Book compiled by the Lady Apsley, Illus Lionel Edwards 1st Ed. 1949 boots The base is foot shaped

The base is foot shaped and has simple decoration around its edge

Each arm of the spur ends in rectangular slots for straps

Weight 611g (1 lb 5½ oz)

The bit has its original curb hooks and chain

There is a slot for a strap above the neck

The Fox-Hunter's Bedside Book compiled by the Lady Apsley, Illus Lionel Edwards 1st Ed. 1949 boots The base is foot shapedThis is a first edition of this book, published by Eyre & Spottiswoode in 1949. Its illustrated dust jacket is a little tatty around its edges, the red cover with gilt lettering and decoration is in very good condition. This book was compiled by Lady Apsley and has contributions from Cecil Aldin, "B. B.", Duke of Beaufort, Wilfred Blunt, Winston Churchill, Lionel Edwards, Henry Fielding, "Mr Jorrocks", Rudyard Kipling, General Montgomery, "Nimrod",