An improved system of management of live stock and cattle; or A practical guide to the perfecting and improvement of the several breeds and varieties of agricultural stock and domestic animals; Explanatory of the most approved methods of breeding

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weaning rearing feeding and fattening ...With a description of the several useful breeds of dogs and rabbits ...poultry pigeons bees and fish; ...2 vols. London: Thomas Kelly n.d. (ab.1840). 4to. Orig. half calf with marbled boards (rubbed; corners slightly bumped). Spines with raised bands and morocco title-labels. With engrv. portr. additional engrv. illust. title-page and 32 full-page engrv. plates. Marbled end-papers. Printed in double-column. Two plates-shewing the diseases of the legs of horses & Breeds of the Poultry & Water Fowl Kinds are torn partially affecting illustration. Some light foxing and marginal staining otherwise complete. A nice set.