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Consisting of a series of engravings of every distinct breed, from original paintings, taken from life, interspersed with beautiful vignettes, engraved on wood. Illustrated by a comprehensive, historical and systematic description of the different species; with a review of the various diseases to which they are subject, and the most approved and efficacious modes of treatment and cure. To which is added, a scientific disquisition upon the distemper, canine madness and the hydrophobia. TWO VOLUMES. First edition, two volumes, I: 1803, vii, 276pp, 2pp index; II: 1804, 310pp, 2pp index, 4pp publisher adverts with pencil ticks nect to some titles, engraved title pages and vignettes in each volume, 23 engraved plates of dogs, vignettes in text by Bewick, extra plate, Elevation and Ground Plan of a Dog Kennel, facing p160 of the first volume, marbled endpapers, top edges gilt, other edges untrimmed and rather browned, some foxing to prelims, some pages have a dust mark along the fore edge and some have light coloured stains, half red leather with red cloth, cloth faded and a little frayed in some places, spine has raised bands with gilt decoration and lettering between. VERY ATTRACTIVE ENGRAVED PLATES. PLEASE NOTE: THIS LARGE, HEAVY SET MAY COST EXTRA TO SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE UK Size: Quarto. Seller Inventory # 017765
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Title: THE SPORTSMAN'S CABINET; or A CORRECT ...
Publisher: J Cundee, London
Publication Date: 1803
Binding: Half Red Leather/Cloth Binding
Illustrator: Thomas Bewick
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Published
Edition: First Edition.
Book Type: Sport
