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NEWCASTLE, William Cavendish, Duke of. A General System of Horsemanship in all its branches. London: J.Brindley, 1743.
2 volumes, 2° (440 x 300mm). Double-page engraved title, half-title to vol. 1, 33 double-page engraved plates only (of 42), 19 engraved anatomical plates of horses, 12 printed in sepia or red, on guards (lacking one double-page anatomical plate, a few minor paper flaws). Contemporary panelled calf (lightly rubbed, spines blackened and worn). Sold not subject to return. Mennessier de la Lance II 250. (2)
2 volumes, 2° (440 x 300mm). Double-page engraved title, half-title to vol. 1, 33 double-page engraved plates only (of 42), 19 engraved anatomical plates of horses, 12 printed in sepia or red, on guards (lacking one double-page anatomical plate, a few minor paper flaws). Contemporary panelled calf (lightly rubbed, spines blackened and worn). Sold not subject to return. Mennessier de la Lance II 250. (2)