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
by William Ouseley, Esq. Page [20] at end is blank. Main Heritage Shelves General Z115X.P4 O9 1795 Book Item-ID: i15802437 BIB-ID: 2523495 Show moreby William Ouseley, Esq. Page [20] at end is blank. Main Heritage Shelves General Z115X.P4 O9 1795 Book Item-ID: i15802437 BIB-ID: 2523495 Show less
Arabic poetry, Arabic poetry, Arabic poetry--Translations into English, English poetry, English poetry--Translations into Arabic, PJ7631 .C37 1796
by J.D. Carlyle, B.D., F.R.S.E., Chancellor of Carlyle, and professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge. Half title: The originals. Errata: p.... Show moreby J.D. Carlyle, B.D., F.R.S.E., Chancellor of Carlyle, and professor of Arabic in the University of Cambridge. Half title: The originals. Errata: p. [2] (2nd count). Text with Arabic characters; English translation. Main Heritage Shelves General PJ7631 .C37 1796 Book Item-ID: i10179616 BIB-ID: 1019597 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General PR5299 .S54 1815 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i20368902 BIB-ID: 1019395 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General PR5299 .S54 1815 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i20368902 BIB-ID: 1019395 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General PR5299 .S54 1815 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10177590 BIB-ID: 1019395 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General PR5299 .S54 1815 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i10177590 BIB-ID: 1019395 Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General PR5299 .S54 1815 Book vol. 3 Item-ID: i20368914 BIB-ID: 1019395 Show moreMain Heritage Shelves General PR5299 .S54 1815 Book vol. 3 Item-ID: i20368914 BIB-ID: 1019395 Show less
