large antique book, modern practical farriery, wj miles, english, circa 1900

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This is an antique copy of Modern Practical Farriery, by W.J. Miles et al. An English language, hard bound non-fiction book, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Full title, as follows: Modern practical farriery - a complete guide to all that relates to the horse, its history, varieties, and uses; breaking, training, feeding, stabling, and grooming; how to buy, keep and treat a horse in health and disease, etc.;  forming a complete system of the veterinary art, as at present practised at the Royal Veterinary College, London / by W.J. Miles, M.R.C.V.S.L.; with numerous illustrations and a series of anatomical plates, engraved from original drawings from nature, by Benjamin Herring, Esq.; to which is added an essay on the diseases and management of cattle, sheep, and pigs by J.L. Lupton, M.R.C.V.S.

• In fair, well-thumbed order. Some pages loose and displaying signs of coloration
• Superb frontispiece in colour, redolent of contemporary William Morris print works
• Delightful illustrations of famous Victorian horses, cattle and anatomical interest
• In three volumes, the titular resource, a guide to cattle and sheep and Diseases of Cattle, Sheep and Pigs
• Set across three sections of 536, 153 and 96 pages respectively

This is a fascinating resource of Victorian equine interest, in a time-worn, well used order. A treat for those with an interest in veterinary studies or collectors alike. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 26cm (10.25'')
Max Depth: 5cm (2'')
Max Height: 32cm (12.5'')

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Large Antique Book, Modern Practical Farriery, WJ Miles, English, Circa 1900

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