Thoroughbred Breeding of the World - Die Vollblutzucht Der Welt Various authors edited by Rainer L. Ahnert, 1970, very good hardcover w/very good dustjacket in mylar. 635 pgs. Illustrated: 550 b&w photos. Text in three languages: English-German-French. Survey of the most notable thoroughbreds in two and a half centuries and 19 countries, including sires, broodmares and racehorses of merit. A full page profile on each horse includes a large b&w photo, 4 generation pedigree, and text. A truly remarkable effort, covering the best of Great Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, East Germany, Austria , Hungary, Italy, United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile Peru, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the former USSR. In my opinion, one of the best books to cross my desk - a valuable reference.