THE MODERN SYSTEM OF FARRIERY,.

Bound in original half calf over marbled boards; rebacked using original spine, in compartments, decorated gilt with contrasting title label, gilt. Marbled edges and endpapers. Extremities worn and plates foxed as usual; otherwise a good copy.

£150.00

Publisher

William Emans, 31, Cloth Fair.,

Place

London

Date

1838

Synopsis

Comprehending the present entire improved mode of practice, containing all the most valuable and approved remedies, accurately proportioned and properly adapted to every disease the horse is incident; including rules for the management of the healthy horse, as feeding, stabling, grooming, and conditioning. by george skeavington, veterinary surgeon, m.r.v.c., and late veterinary surgeon in the bengal horse artillery. half title: the modern system of farriery as practiced at the present time at the royal veterinary college, and from twenty years practice of the author.

Item Description

Small folio. 8.75 x 10.75 inches. 6 + vii + [2] + 8-523 pp. + [1].

Illustrations

Illustrated by portrait frontispiece, engraved title with vignette and 10 engraved plates.

Notes

The first two sections are concerned with the veterinary care of horses. Part III includes a historical survey of the English racehorse and famous owners, concluding with advice on breeding, purchase and feeding. Part IV is a systematic list of medicines. This first edition of 1838 is scarce; COPAC records only two copies, in the British Library and Glasgow.

[Stock No. 22116]