An Account of the Introduction of Merino Sheep into the Different States of Europe, and to the Cape of Good Hope

Describing the actual state of these animals, the number of them, the different modes of treatment which they experience, and the advantages they render to agriculture, manufacturers, and commerce. Marbled boards, gilt bands, title and decoration to spine, with blindstamped decoration, frontis engraving by the author, pp. [i - iii] iv - vi [vii - viii] [ 1 ] 2 - 245 plus a page of publisher ads, very good condition, corners worn, stains to early and late pages, small section (2cm x 3cm) out of the outside edge of the title page - no text affected. First English translation by Benjamin Thompson of the original French first edition of 1802. A rare volume, with the amorial book plate of Alexander R.Stewart on the front pastedown.