Impressive show of Hungarian breeding skills at the fin-de-siècle, documented in a century of high-quality photoengravings. Fifty of the hundred... Show moreImpressive show of Hungarian breeding skills at the fin-de-siècle, documented in a century of high-quality photoengravings. Fifty of the hundred plates are dedicated to horses, including many of Arabian stock, such as Hamdani Semri, Jussuf, etc. Includes an autograph letter signed by the publisher to the Agricultural College of Berlin (Budapest, 10 Sept. 1899, 1 p. 4to), requesting the return of a specimen publication and soliciting a firm order (which apparently did follow). In perfect condition; only the cardbox box housing the volume shows signs of wear. Very rare. Date of publication at head of title. At head of title: 1896-Iki ezredéves állatkiállitások emléke. T.p. within red frame. Each leaf of illustration is preceded by a leaf of descriptive text in each of the four languages. Bound in gilt-stamped green cloth; gilt-stamped coat of arms on front cover; patterned endpapers. Main Heritage Shelves General SF303 .H86 1896 Book Item-ID: i16220481 BIB-ID: 1463230 Text in Hungarian, German, French and English. Show less
Horses--Diseases--Treatment, Horses--Diseases--Treatment--Early works to 1800, Horses--Diseases--Treatment, Horses--Diseases--Treatment--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Cattle--Diseases--Treatment, Cattle--Diseases--Treatment--Early works to 1800, Cattle--Diseases--Treatment, Horses--Diseases--Treatment, SF955.M34 M37 1683
(from t. p., text supplied as needed from Poynter) The I. containing cures physical -- The II. all cures chirurgical, together with the nature, use... Show more(from t. p., text supplied as needed from Poynter) The I. containing cures physical -- The II. all cures chirurgical, together with the nature, use and quality of every simple mentioned through the whole work -- The countryman's care for his other cattle -- The compleat jockey. First English language veterinary manual to be considered standard work on the subject. Cf. Poynter. First issued under title: Markhams maister-peece, or, What doth a horse-man lacke (London : Printed by Nicholas Okes, 1610). Imprint supplied from Poynter. Signatures: A⁴ a⁴ B-3H⁴ 5A-5F⁴ 5G². Errors in pagination: 252-256 for 152-156 and 47 for 49 (at end). Main Heritage Shelves General SF955.M34 M37 1683 Book Item-ID: i23321969 BIB-ID: 2496823 Show less
by W.J. Miles ; Including practical treatises on: cattle, their management in dairy, field, and stall, by John Wlaker ; Pasture grasses andforage... Show moreby W.J. Miles ; Including practical treatises on: cattle, their management in dairy, field, and stall, by John Wlaker ; Pasture grasses andforage plants, by Samuel P. Preston ; The practice of sheep farming by Charles Scott ; and The diseases of cattle, sheep, and pigs, by J.I. Lupton. Title in red and black. Main Heritage Shelves General SF745 .M54 1880 Book Item-ID: i23349785 BIB-ID: 2498716 Includes bibliographical references and index. Show less
