WILLIAM GIBSON - 1680?-1750 A new treatise on the diseases of horses the cure of his diseases, and other matters relating to that subject, are fully discussed, in a plain and early manner, from many years practice and experience; with the cheapest and most efficacious remedies.- London: Printed for A. Millar, 1751.- [12], 464, [12] p.: 1 engraved frontispiece, XXXI engravings; 27 cm. 27 cm.- E. William Gibson (1680-1750), surgeon and veterinary, he was the author of four of the most influential works of the time, in the history of equine veterinary and farrier profession. Original edition illustrated with 32 intaglio (taille-douce) engravings portraying aspects of the horse anatomy. Slightly handled copy, lacking engraving VI (Represents the bones of the hind leg and foot, both single and united); engraving III with marginal imperfections. Some marginal handwritten notes and random ink stains. Entire calf binding of the time, fatigued but solid and recoverable.