The History and Delineation of the Horse, in All His Varieties: Comprehending the Appropriate Uses, Management, and Progressive Improvement of Each; With a Particular Investigation of the Character of the Race-Horse, and the Business of the Turf ...
Printed for James Cundee ... And John Scott [by the Albion Press], 1809. First Edition. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Very Good / No Jacket. Item #L060529
288 + [4]pp + plates. Title continued: Illustrated by Anecdotes and Biographical Notices of Distinguished Sportsmen: The Engravings from Original Paintings: With Instructions for Breeding, Breaking, Training, and the General Management of the Horse, Both in a State of Health and of Disease. Beautifully designed single-volume history and guide; notable for the reproductions of the engravings and woodcuts, and the dedication by 'the proprietors' to the Prince of Wales (the future George IV). Includes index and errata list (at rear). BMC, volume 14, page 1019, column 4; Podeschi #91; Huth, page 78; Loder #610; Wells #4429. Rebound in full blue-gray library buckram, spine lettered white, new plain endpapers. Ex-library copy with ink stamps to the edges, and removed material on the front endpapers; scattered foxing throughout, especially to the plates. Overall Very Good13 Engraved Illustrations / Plates; Engraved Title page, Dedication Page & 11 Text Woodcut Illustrations.
Price: $125.00