Lot 9

Horses.- Weatherby (James, publisher) An Introduction to a General Stud-Book, first edition, Printed (by H. Reynell...) For J. Weatherby, 1791.

 

Hammer Price: £300

Description

Horses.- Weatherby (James, publisher) An Introduction to a General Stud-Book, first edition, half-title, a few leaves at beginning and end, some leaves creased, uncut in original boards, covers detached and backstrip lacking, 8vo, Printed (by H. Reynell...) For J. Weatherby, 1791.

⁂ Important foundation work on thoroughbred breeding. Contemporary ownership signature of W. Purvis and with ?his ink annotations/corrections to several leaves.

Description

Horses.- Weatherby (James, publisher) An Introduction to a General Stud-Book, first edition, half-title, a few leaves at beginning and end, some leaves creased, uncut in original boards, covers detached and backstrip lacking, 8vo, Printed (by H. Reynell...) For J. Weatherby, 1791.

⁂ Important foundation work on thoroughbred breeding. Contemporary ownership signature of W. Purvis and with ?his ink annotations/corrections to several leaves.

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