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The art of improving the breeds of domestic animals : in a letter addressed to the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks, K.B. /

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Niall Kenny description: Uncommon. The present pamphlet became famous for being an influence on Darwin's theory of natural selection. Some copies seem not to have the date on the title page (e.g. Manchester and RVC); text signed "J. S. Sebright. Beechwood, Aug. 1, 1809."

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sebright, John Saunders, Sir, 1767-1846
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Printed for John Harding, 36, St. James's Street, 1809.
Subjects:
Animal breeding.
Animal industry > Great Britain.
Breeding.
Animals, Domestic.
Animal industry.
Great Britain.
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Summary:Niall Kenny description: Uncommon. The present pamphlet became famous for being an influence on Darwin's theory of natural selection. Some copies seem not to have the date on the title page (e.g. Manchester and RVC); text signed "J. S. Sebright. Beechwood, Aug. 1, 1809."
Item Description:Signature: A-B⁸
Physical Description:31 pages ; 21 cm