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434 RIcHARD LAwReNce SÉC. XIX
THe cOMPLeTe fARRIeR AND BRITISH SPORTSMAN ,
containing a systematic enquiry into the structure and animal economy of
the horse, the causes, symptoms, and most-approved methods of prevention
and cure for every disease to which he is liable [...] including a faithfull
delineation of the various dogs used in the sports of the field, with canine
pathology...- London: printed for Thomas Kelly, s.d. [ca. 1840].- 518, [6] p.: 14
gravuras; 26 cm.- E. Edição original, ilustrada com um frontispício gravado
(vignette title-page) e 14 gravuras a talhe-doce. O título acima indicado foi
muito abreviado. Exemplar aparado, um pouco manuseado e manchas ligeiras;
vestígios marginais e menores de trabalho de traça. Encontra-se, contudo,
completo e sólido. Pertence manuscrito na guarda volante: David Adams
Windsor, Dudley. Encadernação da época, inteira de carneira, cansada.
€ 80 - 120
432 wILLIAM gIBSON 1680?-1750
A New TReATISe ON THe DISeASeS Of HORSeS,
wherein what is necessary to the knowledge of a horse, 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 frontispício gravado, XXXI gravuras; 27
cm.- E. William Gibson (1680-1750), cirurgião e veterinário, foi autor de
quatro das obras mais influentes da época, na história da veterinária de
equinos e da profissão de ferrador. Edição original ilustrada com 32
gravuras a talhe-doce, representando aspectos da anatomia do cavalo.
Exemplar um pouco manuseado, com falta da gravura VI (Represents the
bones of the hind leg and foot, both single and united); gravura III com
imperfeições marginais. Algumas anotações manuscritas marginais e
ocasionais manchas de tinta. Encadernação inteira de carneira da época,
cansada, mas sólida e recuperável.
€ 200 - 300
433 jAMeS HeNDeRSON SÉC. XIX
A HISTORy Of THe BRAzIL,
comprising its geography, commerce, colonization, aboriginal
inhabitants, &c. &c. &c.- London: published by Longman, Hurst, Rees,
Orme, and Brown, 1821.- XXIII, 522, [1] p.: il.; 27 cm.- E. A obra de
Henderson é uma adaptação da Corografia de Ayres do Casal e é
ilustrada com 28 litografias e dois mapas, segundo desenhos do autor,
«d’après nature». Inclui ainda uma extensa «list of subscribers» (p. XV a
XXIII). Exemplar com falta da folha de rosto, da folha preliminar [a4,
(“Notice to the reader”, p. VII com verso em branco)] e da primeira
estampa “D. John VI and his attendants” que devia figurar junto ao
rosto. Integra, contudo, as restantes 29 estampas, 27 litografias e 2
mapas), segundo desenhos do autor, «d’après nature», incluindo a rara
litografia com o nº 23 no índice, “A Brazilian sesta, or afternoon nap”.
Exemplar por aparar, com ligeira acidez; mapa desdobrável do Brasil
com restauro grosseiro no verso. Ex-libris na contra-capa: Metropolitan
Borough of Islington, Public Libraries; carimbo CANCELLED na página
[III]. Encadernação modesta (da época?), com a lombada em tela,
danificada. Meia-encadernação de pele, da época. Embora incompleto,
o exemplar integra um notável conjunto iconográfico brasileiro, do
final do período colonial. Sabin, 31314. Borba de Moraes, p. 397. Bosch,
328. Rodrigues, 1210.
€ 100 - 150
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.
drawings of the author, «d’après nature». It also includes an extensive
«list of subscribers» (p. XV a XXIII). Copy lacking front cover and
preliminary leaf [a4, (“Notice to the reader”, p. VII with blank back)]
and first engraving “John VI and his attendants” that should be near
the front cover. It has, however, the remaining 29 engravings, 27
lithographs and 2 maps according to the drawings of the author,
«d’après nature», including the rare lithograph No 23 in the index, “A
Brazilian sesta, or afternoon nap”. Copy not trimmed with slight
acidity; Folding map of Brazil with poor restoration on the back. Ex-
libris on the back cover: Metropolitan Borough of Islington, Public
Libraries; CANCELLED stamp on page [III]. Simple binding (of the
time?) with damaged canvas spine. Leather half-binding of the time.
Although incomplete, the copy is part of a remarkable iconographic
set of the Brazilian colonial period. Sabin, 31314. Borba de Moraes, p.
397. Bosch, 328. Rodrigues, 1210.
THe cOMPLeTe fARRIeR AND BRITISH SPORTSMAN,
Original edition, illustrated with an engraved frontispiece (title
page vignette) and 14 intaglio (taille-douce) engravings. The
above title was quite shortened. Trimmed copy slightly handled
and with light stains; marginal and minor traces of worm work.
It is, however, complete and solid. Handwritten ownership on
the fly guard: David Adams Windsor, Dudley. Fatigued and
entire calf binding of the time.
A HISTORy Of THe BRAzIL,
The work by Henderson
is an adaptation of Ayres
do Casal’s Chorography
and is illustrated with
28 lithographs and
two maps according to
A New TReATISe
ON THe DISeASeS
Of HORSeS,
William Gibson
(1680-1750), surgeon
and veterinary, he was
the author of four of
the most influential