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
Working animals, Plows, Carriages and carts, Agriculture, Camels
A man standing behind a simple wooden plow pulled by two camels. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned,... Show moreA man standing behind a simple wooden plow pulled by two camels. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned, numbered (406) and signed "Photo Art. G. Lekegian. &. Co." On the verso of the mount is pasted a second albumen print by Gabriel Lékégian ttitled "Mena Coach" numbered 328 and signed "G. Lékégian & Co. Photographer to the British Army of occupation". Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0053-0081 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26475054 BIB-ID: 2830179 Show less
Title from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned, numbered (illegible) and signed "Zangaki." On the verso of the mount... Show moreTitle from item, date devised by Library staff. The photograph is captioned, numbered (illegible) and signed "Zangaki." On the verso of the mount is pasted a second albumen print by Zangaki Brothers titled "Village arabe et pyramides" numbered 414 and signed "Zangaki". Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2016.0053-0091 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i26481893 BIB-ID: 2830528 Show less
