The Nichols Sale 1976 plus The Arabian Horse World July 1976

WOW! Here's a little walk back in time.
A who's who of Horses and personalities!

The NICHOLS SALE 1976

31 Lots of which there were 21 mares and fillies

Reference sire Elkin and Talagato mainly, also includes the get of Bask, Silver Drift, Ferdine,  Negatiw, Mujahid, Comet, Pietuszok, Celebes, Wielki Szlem, Grojec, and more.

Great articles :

Production Sales by Bill Pereira

In the Future by Don DeLongpre

Stars: How do you Choose a Star before the Fact? by Mike Nichols  The famous movie producer and director, Mike Nichols relates choosing stars in the movie industry to finding stars in the Arabian horse world

Talagado by James Kline

8 page pedigree index with photos by Gladys Brown Edwards

The Poles: Extraordinary Breeders by Sheila Varian

Very informative and interesting reading.

Included with the sale catalog is the

Arabian Horse World July 1976

This issue, along with the usual wonderful articles, loads of photos, ads and show results includes an article by Gladys Brown Edwards: The Nichols Sale- " Mission Accomplished ."

Gladys gives a detailed account of the event which was covered by NBC television. From the weather, to the food,  to the horses and record sale prices as well as famous attendees which included Jackie Onassis, Warren Beatty, Candice Bergen, and others. Gene LaCroix was sale manager, Sheila Varian was one of the ring handlers. Catering was done by the legendary Alice's Restaurant. This article is illustrated with B&W photos of the event, too bad they aren't the best quality.  As to be expected, Gladys gives loads of information which makes this issue a wonderful compliment to the sale catalog.

Both the catalog and magazine show wear, but the insides are complete, clean and unmarked