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Zustand: Fine. THE PRIVATE WORLD OF GRANT'S FARM - AMERICAN ESTATE LIFE - HORSE CULTURE -THE BUSCH FAMILY LEGACY A substantial and visually rich mid-century photographic album documenting the Busch family's celebrated Grant's Farm estate alongside an exceptional group of professional equestrian photographs. Combining architectural photography, estate imagery, horse-show competition scenes, and personal family snapshots, the album forms a rare visual record connecting the Anheuser-Busch dynasty, St. Louis social history, and elite American equestrian culture during the postwar era. Particularly notable are the professionally produced images of Grant's Farm Manor - exterior elevations, formal interiors, gardens, and stables - paired with dynamic equestrian photographs capturing jumping competitions, harness events, and ring exhibitions. The result is both a family archive and a sophisticated documentary record of upper-tier American sporting and estate culture in the 1950s. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Large hinged leather album with gilt ruling and mounted spine title label. Contains approximately 107 original photographs in total. THE ALBUM INCLUDES: +++ 22 professionally produced 10 × 8 inch black-and-white photographs of Grant's Farm Manor, including exterior architecture, landscaped grounds, stables, entrance hall, drawing room, and dining room. +++ 22 additional leaves of professional equestrian photographs depicting hunter/jumper events, steeplechase activity, ring competitions, and exhibition riding. +++ 63 additional photographs of varying sizes, including smaller professional prints and personal snapshots. +++ Several equestrian photographs signed or captioned by riders. +++ Two photographs bearing photographer marks/stamps including Morris and Freudy. CONDITION: Bindings are tight and secure. Photographs remain clean with strong tonal contrast and minimal wear. Album boards show light handling wear consistent with age and use. Interior leaves clean and stable. Overall preservation notably strong for a working mid-century family album. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Grant's Farm Manor-the historic Busch estate built in 1913 for August Anheuser Busch Sr. and Alice Zisemann-is one of Missouri's most significant private residences. The album's architectural and landscape photographs document the property at mid-century, complementing known historical views but with unique, unpublished perspectives. Subjects: Anheuser-Busch; Grant's Farm; Equestrian Sport; Mid-Century Architecture; St. Louis History, Photography; American Estates; Brewing Industry History.