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Raswan Index Complete Set - $950 (Portland)
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A Must-Have for Serious Arabian Horse Breeders & Historians
Up for auction is a remarkably well-preserved, complete three-volume set of The Raswan Index and Handbook for Arabian Breeders. Authored by the legendary Carl Raswan, this set is widely considered the ultimate authority on Arabian horse pedigrees, strains, and desert history.
Item Specifics:
• Title: The Raswan Index (Volumes I, II, and III).
• Edition: Limited Edition of only 1,000 numbered sets.
• Set Number: 485.
• Publication Date: Copyright 1969 for Mrs. Carl Raswan.
• Publisher: I-TeX Publishing Company, Inc., Ames, Iowa.
• Binding: Deep red hardcover with ornate gold-leafed spines and horse emblem.
• Special Features: Includes the highly sought-after, detailed fold-out pedigree charts and "Hujjah" (certificate of pedigree) translations.
Condition & Significance
This set is in excellent vintage condition. The bindings are tight, the gold gilding remains bright, and the internal pages—including the delicate fold-out charts—are intact and crisp.
The Index provides an exhaustive record of Arabian horse lineages, tracing them back to original desert strains like the Kuhaylan, Saqlawi, and Muniqi. It features a facsimile of Carl Raswan’s signature and his unique dual English/Arabic script. Whether you are a breeder looking to verify bloodlines or a collector of fine equestrian literature, this numbered 1969 edition is a cornerstone acquisition.
Included in this Sale:
• Volume I, II, & III.
• Original Fold-out Pedigree Charts featuring historic horses like "Indra," "Rasim," and "Farana".
• Detailed translations of authentic Bedouin horse certificates.
Shipping: Professionally packed to ensure these heavy volumes arrive in the condition described.
Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Arabian horse history. Buy it Now or Make an Offer!