Carl R. The Raswan Index and Handbook for Arabian Breeders.

Name: Carl R. The Raswan Index and Handbook for Arabian Breeders.
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Author: RASWAN

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The Horse Breeders' Bible RASWAN, Carl R. The Raswan Index and Handbook for Arabian Breeders. Acapulco: "Equitacion" and Editorial Anthony. [1957]-1967. Seven vols, 8vo. Vol. I in contemporary buckram, the others in various publisher's bindings (cloth, boards, calf, morocco), lettered and decorated in gilt (vol. VII in silver); pp. [vi], ff. 97, pp. vi, [2, blank], ff. 98-177; [1], 178-369, [3, paginated A-E]; ff. 340-508, [1, blank], pp. 10, [2], 11, [2, numbered A and B], [2, blank]; ff. [2, followed by portrait of the author's wife], 4, pp. 8, [2], ff. 5-9-638; [4], 639-861; [4], pp. A-J, ff. iv, 6; [3], x, A-I, [1], 78; text printed mostly on versos only from the typescript produced by the author's wife Esperanza, highly illustrated, with photographic plates printed on both sides, tables, diagrams and facsimiles; light marginal abrasures to bindings, volume I with marginal spot to title-page, a few plates in volume I cut a little short at upper margins (affecting plate numerals); otherwise very good; vols II, V and VI signed by the author on title-pages, twice in English and Arabic, the first three vols inscribed to John H. and Marilyn H. Payne, horse breeders of Mesa, Arizona. First edition of the complete and very rare privately published 'Raswan Bible', the best researched handbook on Arab pure-blood breeding, conveying as well a host of information on Arab tribal life, breeding practice, and the tribes' love and admiration of horses. Only 250 to 380 copies were printe

Binding: Hardcover

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