Murray William Beecher Henry Ward (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Revised edition, reprint. Octavo. B&W illustrations. Condition: DJ nicked & chipped; minor damp stain to top of rear cover & faint cockling to top edge of last several pages. Else very good in good DJ. 342 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. 9 3/8" X 6". xi, [v], 480pp, plus ad for carriages. Bound in mauve cloth over bevelled boards, decorated in blind to both boards, with horses and lettering in gilt to upper board and spine. Very heavy wear to binding, with tears along edges of spine, heavy scattered rubbing and mottling to cloth, tears to bumped corners, rubbing and bumping to edges and extremities, and losses to head and tail of spine. Cracking front hinge and shaken text block have been reinforced with archival adhesive and are now quite firm and sound. Several center gatherings proud. Light foxing and toning to pages throughout, heaviest at tissue-guards and plates, else unmarked. An admittedly worn but overall sound 1873 first edition of this comprehensive review for the care and keeping of "the most noble and useful of domestic animals,--the horse," with an introduction by Henry Ward Beecher and a treatise on "Agriculture and the Horse" by Hon. George B. Loring, fully illustrated throughout with 14 tissue-guarded plates of the best trotting stock-horses in the United States, with their pedigrees, records, and full descriptions.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1876. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 536, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 536.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. This book is available in 5 different Leather color without any extra cost. Explore More Options by Clicking on 'More Images' and Notify Us of Your Choice via Email within 24 hours of placing the order. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1873. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 570, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 570.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Lovely 1873 1st edition hardcover in original pictorial rust cloth with gilt lettering and illustrations on spine and top cover, illustrated frontispiece and fourteen black and white plates, 480pp. Spine cracks, joints a bit wobbly, light color loss at beveled edges but no rub through, moderate foxing on preliminaries, on art plates & tissues and occasionally in the text, yet this is the nicest copy we've seen in 25+ years of bookselling. Dedicated to Ulysses S. Grant, this work offers a comprehensive review of the care of the domestic horse. The book also includes an introduction by Henry Ward Beecher and a treatise on "Agriculture and the Horse" by George B. Loring.