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1831 The Horse; With a Treatise on Draught; and a Copious Index
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First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding
The first edition of this work.
A comprehensive study on horses and farriery, providing a general history of the horse, alongside chapters on the different breeds of English horses, diseases of the brain and eye, principles of breeding, shoeing, vice, and more.
Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout.
By William Youatt, a veterinary surgeon and animal welfare writer.
Bookplates of Kenneth James Hill and Orwell Park to the front paste down.
Condition
In the original half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine. A few minor marks. A little wear to the head of the spine. Front hinge is strained. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Two bookplates to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned and generally clean with some odd spots.
Very Good
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