A Manual Of Modern Farriery

London: George Virtue, 1846. First edition. Leather. Good Only. 8.5" by 5.5". Not Stated. An uncommon first edition copy of Thomas Brown's conclusive and fascinating manual detailing modern farriery in the Victorian era, complete with illustrations. An uncommon first edition of this work.Thomas Brown's extensive manual for modern farriery, an essential work looking into the diseases common in… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: George Virtue, 1847. Leather_bound. Fine. Thick 8vo in contemporary mid-19th century fine binding, full black morocco ornately decorated in gilt and with owner's name stamped in gilt on front board, gilt stamped edges and raised hubs. No date but game laws at rear dated to 1847. Engraved first title page. 920 pp. with index. Frontispiece engraving "The… Saber más sobre este artículo

London: James S. Virtue. Fair. N.D.. Hardcover. At best a reading copy. Bound in three-quarter leather, the covers are intact, but the book isn't. Inner hinges are toast. Endpapers gone, title page and several other pages are loose. The plates appear to all be present. The introduction & table of contents are gone, as is one page… Saber más sobre este artículo