The breeds of domestic animals of the British Isles

by David Low

$11,000 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

Contemporary half red morocco by Wright, spine densely gilt with foliate and floral motifs. Marble paper boards, all edges gilt A fine copy of this famous pioneering work illustrating in words and pictures the forerunners of all of today's most important breeds of horses, cows, sheep and pigs. A beautiful series of very carefully observed portraits of the most perfect examples available of these historically important breeds. The plates form a highly valuable

• Binding: Leather

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