ALMONT, THE GREAT SIRE OF TROTTERS.
Almont, the Great Sire of Trotters.
Chromolithograph, c.1875.
Image size 18 1/16 x 25 1/4" (45.9 x 64.2 cm).
Good condition, save a very minor mat line. LOCATION: New York City
Inventory Number: 87800
Price: $450.00 Publisher : Copyright Haskell & Allen 61 Hanover St., Boston, Mass. Title continues, "The property of Genl. Wm. T. Withers, Fairlawn Stock Farm, Lexington, Kentucky. Foaled in 1864. Sired by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, First Dam by Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thorne. Second dam by Alexander's Pilot, Jr., Sire of John Morgan, Record 2.24, Pilot Temple 2.24 1/2 and six others with record of 2.30 and under. Third dam the Pope Mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almost made his first season in 1869 and has sired more winners than any trotting stallion of this age in the world." 18th-19th Century Subjects , Horses - Sporting & Racing , Trotting