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Correos has published a book dedicated to the History of the Hippodrome of Madrid that will include the commemorative stamp and a First Day Envelope with special Postmarks exclusive to this book.

It is a journey through the history of the racecourse, racing and horses, with a chapter dedicated to its unique architecture and of course throughout its pages there are continuous philatelic references in text and images to the more than 80 references of stamps related to this world, from singular and imaginary horses like Rocinante in Don Quixote to horses in full rejoneo work, through horse riding, Olympics, the races of Sanlúcar de Barrameda and a long etcetera. (list of stamps is attached)

The book is prefaced by the President of the Hippodrome, Álvaro Gutiérrez de la Fuente, (it is attached).

Product of Filatelia Correos

Book with case

History of the Hippodrome of Madrid: Horses, races and stamps

Format: 30 x 30 cm in hardcover

Pages: 240 pages + 3 drop-down with die at the beginning of each chapter + 1 POP UP with die

Circulation: 500 units

Sale date: March 2021

RRP: 100 € (VAT incl.)

Philatelic pieces: 1 SPD with special postmark exclusive to this edition.