The Farrier's New Guide. Containing, First, the Anatomy of a Horse; being an exact and compendious Description of all his Parts; with their Actions and Uses: Illustrated with Figures curiously engrav'd on Copper-Plates. Secondly, an Account of all the Diseases incident to Horses, with their Signs, Causes, and Method of Cure; wherein many Defects in the Farrier's Practice are now carefully supply'd, their Errors expos'd and amended, and the Art greatly improv'd and advanced, according to the latest Discoveries. The Whole interspers'd with many curious and useful Observations concerning Feeding and Exercise, &c. The Fifth Edition, corrected.

Gibson, W.

Published by London: J. Osborn and T. Longman, 1727

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Octavo: [16], 109, [1 blank], [2 title], 260, [16 adverts]pp., folding frontispiece and 7 copper engraved plates. Title-page in red and black, with a second title-page for the second part. Very good copy in contemporary full panelled calf, ends of spine worn, front hinge cracked but boards secure.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Farrier's New Guide. Containing, First, the Anatomy of a Horse; being an exact and compendious Description of all his Parts; with their Actions and Uses: Illustrated with Figures curiously engrav'd on Copper-Plates. Secondly, an Account of all the Diseases incident to Horses, with their Signs, Causes, and Method of Cure; wherein many Defects in the Farrier's Practice are now carefully supply'd, their Errors expos'd and amended, and the Art greatly improv'd and advanced, according to the ...
• Publisher: London: J. Osborn and T. Longman
• Publication Date: 1727
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very good