Rural Life, Described and Illustrated in the Management of Horses, Dogs, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, &c.

Published by London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, London, 1870

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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA

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A lavishly illustrated work on the management of various farm animals in rural England, written by John Sherer, illustrated by Edwin and Thomas Landseer. Illustrations include three folding plates. Complete in five volumes. This work is a comprehensive and informative guide to the keeping and management of horses, dogs, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, and other animals that are commonly kept on a farm. Volume I with nine plates. Volume II with eleven plates. Volumes III with twelve plates. Volume IV with twelve plates. Volume V with eighteen plates, three of which are folding. Illustrated throughout by Edwin Landseer, and engraved by Thomas Landseer. Edwin is best known for his paintings of animals, as well as for his impressive lion sculptures in Trafalgar Square. His work was popular in Victorian Britain, and was the most highly regarded animal painter of his time. His brother, Thomas, often worked with him by engraving his paintings, which meant that their work could be widely used as illustrations in books. Thomas studied painting under Charles and William Bewick, beginning to practice etching when he was fourteen. Written by John Sherer. Undated, dated from Copac from copies held at Edinburgh University, and London School of Economics. Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Tidemarking and discolouration to the boards. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. The odd spot to the fore edge. Front hinge of Volume V is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional handling mark. Very Good.…

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Title
Rural Life, Described and Illustrated in the Management of Horses, Dogs, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry, &c.
Author
John Sherer
Publisher
London Printing and Publishing Company Limited, London
Publication year
1870
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Sir Edwin Landseer; Thomas Landseer
Item weight
5 kilograms
Dimensions
11" by 7.5"

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