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

Our Stock # 18.9727

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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Our Ref: 18.9727