N.p. (over 200 pages) + 1 engraved plate (folding frontispiece showing the skeleton). An alphabetical encyclopedia of several hundred veterinary terms, ailments, cures, etc. The subtitle continues, "Also, a short description of the anatomy or structure of the eye, the foot, and other important parts of the horse. With practical observations on his diseases, as well as those of other domestic animals." A very nice copy, though of uncertain veterinary value, based on White's many earlier writings (Smith, The Early History of Veterinary Literature, 3:90ff). Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate. Hardcover (old marbled boards, half leather, rebacked and rehinged; spine and spine label stamped in gold) Second edition, "greatly enlarged" (1st pub. 1817).

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Title

A Compendious Dictionary of the Veterinary Art; Containing Concise Explanations of the Various Terms Used in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery [etc.]

Publisher

Printed for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green [etc.], London

Publication Date

1830

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very good (outer pages foxed)

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Specializing in good horse and art books since 1973. My open shop of 37 years is now closed, but I welcome online or phone orders. My equestrian books are strong in 19th-century titles, ephemera, and the obscure, overlooked, and uncommon in all fields. Among the other books are many antiquarian bookseller and book auction catalogues. For regular announcements of new arrivals, please sign up at www.bledsoebooks.com. I look forward to serving you.

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Robin Bledsoe, Bookseller (ABAA)
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