
Downing Joseph ~ Treatise on the Disorders incident to Horned Cattle, comprising a description of their symptoms, and the most rational methods of cure
Stourbridge. Sold also by T. Hurst, Messrs. Longman and Rees, Paternoster-Row; and Messrs. Rivington, St. Pauls Church-Yard, London, 1797,
£525
First Edition 1797. A rare work ESTC locating only 5 and none in the BL. Half title xii,108, 111-131,[1],xiv,[4]pp., half-title with early sigNatural History of Thomas Webb and inscription, list of subscribers and errata leaf present at rear, bound without H7 (a blank before "Directions"), contemporary inscription to verso of penultimate leaf in same hand as name to front pastedown {William Lane}, general light toning and soiling, edges untrimmed (with single worm trail to extreme lower blank margins of some middle leaves), original boards, rebacked & worn, 8vo, contained in purpose-made book box with book form calf spine gilt. A small collection of late 18th to mid-19th century notes loosely inserted relating to sheep ticks & similar.
EDITION: First Edition
BINDING : Hardback
BOOK CONDITION: Very Good
JACKET: No Jacket
INVENTORY NUMBER: 107881