Royal Ascot (Supplement) 1913.

For Sale is a 20 Page Royal Ascot Horseracing Supplement from "The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News,  June 21st, 1913."

                                                          Contents.

1- Full Page Advert for "The 'Allenburys' Foods."
2- Full Page of Photographs for "Round About Windsor Castle where their Majesties entertain during the Race Week.
Top picture shows the Castle from the Goswells, while the bottom one is of the Thames Valley as seen from the Round Tower.  The centre illustration is of an evening view of the Castle from the river, while on either side are seen the East Terrace and the Sovereign's entrance to the Castle.
3- Some Innovations of 1913 at Ascot.  (Photographs)
    a- The Royal Enclosure.
    b- Panorama view showing that the course is now made visible the entire way round.
    c- New front and enlargement to the Jockey Club Luncheon Room.
    d- Lord Penrhyn of the Jockey Club, discussing this year's meeting with Col. Gordon Carter, the Clerk of the Course.
    e- The new Gentlemen's cloak room in the Royal Enclosure.
    f- Stand (adjoining the Grand Stand) which now becomes a Free Stand.
    g- The new "V" shaped Number board at the paddock end of the course.
4- Ascot Notes of a Royal Procession Day. (5 Illustrations Drawn by Frank Gillett, R.I.)
     a- "Here They Come."
     b- Down to the Post.
     c- Their Majesties Arrive.
     d- "Ware Heels !"
     e- Mr. Willoughby.
5- Turf Scenes in the Late Victorian Period. (8 drawings from the Portfolio of John Sturgess.)
     a- Not a boy's horse.
     b- Dangerous play.
     c- The favourite shows Temper.
     d- Got badly off.
     e- Making things pleasant.
     f- Pulled up lame.
     g- Locked together at the finish.
     h- In the sulks.
6- At Ascot. : The Luncheon Queue Outside one of the Club Marquees. (Full Page Drawing by Balliol Salmon.)
7- The Voice of the Prophets. (Short Story with Illustrations, written by J. B. Field.)
8- Ascot Week. (Full page of illustrations drawn by Will Owen.)
      a- Ascot Shopping.
      b- A Scot.
      c- "I say Reggie, what do they mean by the Race Question?"
          "I dunno old Sport unless its Spotting Winners.
      d- X  : A Dream of Ascot. : We Dream We Back Outsiders. : The X indicates Outsider.
      e- Uncle Podger at Waterloo  :- "What on Earth have they done with my Surbiton Train ?"
      f- Financial.
9 & 10- The Peerless Pretty Polly. (From the Painting by John Beer.) (Double Page showing the Following 10 pictures for race wins of Pretty Polly.)
      a- The Middle Park Plate 03.
      b- 1000 Guineas 04.
      c- The Oaks 04.
      d- The St. Leger 04.
      e- Coronation Cup 06.
      f- Pretty Polly. by John Beer.
      g- The Coronation Stakes. 04.
      h- The Nassau Stakes 04.
      i- The Jockey Club Cup  05.
      j- The Ascot Gold Cup  06.
11- The Man in the Box. (Two Page Short story written by Herbert J. Cove, illustrated by Gordon Browne, R.I.)
12- Ascot Sunday on the Thames. (Full Page shows two half page Photographs.)
      a- Boulter's Lock Cut at Maidenhead.
      b- A Quiet Backwater at Hurley.
13- Some Social Contrasts at a Great Race Meeting. Full Page showing the following  12 Photographs.)
      a & c- Views fron the coach tops.
      b- Following the "money" through the lenses.
      d- Whiling away the intervals.
      e & h- Opposite the stands.
      f- In solemn conclave.
     g- A modest repast.
     i- Luncheon among the coaches.
     j- A well-known figure- the stilt man.
     k- Lost to the world.
     l- Listening to the oracle.
13- From Ascot's Great History.- Some Incidents of the Royal Meeting. (Two page Article with illustrations, written by G. B. H. L.)
14- Full Page Advert for Eno's Fruit Sale.
15- Half Page Advert for "The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company."
16- Half Page Advert for Cantrell & Cochrane's Ginger Ale.
17- Half Page Advert for "Aertex Cellular Shirts and Underwear.
18- Full Page Advert for "Usher's Scotch Whisky."

Condition is Very Good.