The Anatomy of the Horse: Including a Particular Description of the Bones, Cartilages, Muscles, Fascias. Ligaments, Nerves, Arteries, Veins, and Glands

by George Stubbs

$28,000 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

First edition

Expertly bound to style in 18th-century half Russia over 18th-century marbled paper-covered boards, spine gilt in seven compartments with raised bands, red Morocco lettering-piece in the second compartment, the others with elaborate overall repeat decoration built up from various small tools. Some expert restoration . A landmark in the history both of anatomy and art. Ray . First edition, first or early issue on laid paper. One of a select group of books which can be said to

• Binding: Leather

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