The history and delineation of the horse, in all his varieties : comprehending the appropriate uses, management, and progressive improvement of each; with a particular investigation of the character of the race-horse, and the business of the turf. Iillustrated by anecdotes and biographical notices of distinguished sportsmen. The engravings from original paintings. With instructions for breeding, breaking, training, and the general management of the horse, both in a state of health and of disease /
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| Language: | English |
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London :
Printed for James Cundee, Ivy-Lane, Paternoster-Row, and John Scott, Rosoman Street, Clerkenwell,
1809.
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| Item Description: | Includes index. Added title page has separate imprint: London : Printed for the proprietors, 1809. Booksellers' advertisements on page [4] at end. Errata on page [3] at end. List of plates on page [4] at end. Engraved tail-piece vignettes. Signatures: pi² [B]-2P² Engraved dedication plate reads: Ich Dien. To His Royal Highness George Prince of Wales, the following work on the history and delineation of the horse, is most humbly inscribed by His Obedient Servants, the proprietors. Calligraphy on added title page and dedication plate by Girtin, the latter also engraved by Girtin; remaining plates and added title page vignette engraved by John Scott; design and motto at head of dedication plate drawn by John Scott. |
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| Physical Description: | [i-iii], iv, 1 unnumbered page, 6-288 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 15 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations plan ; 30 cm |