SMITH, Thomas (c.1720-67).  A collection of 6 engravings on equestrian subjects. [Imprint on plates: London: J. Boydell & H. Parker, 1769]. 2° (645 x 478mm). 6 engraved plates after T. Smith by W. Elliott. (Light marginal spotting). Modern half calf and old boards (restored).
SMITH, Thomas (c.1720-67). A collection of 6 engravings on equestrian subjects. [Imprint on plates: London: J. Boydell & H. Parker, 1769]. 2° (645 x 478mm). 6 engraved plates after T. Smith by W. Elliott. (Light marginal spotting). Modern half calf and old boards (restored).

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SMITH, Thomas (c.1720-67). A collection of 6 engravings on equestrian subjects. [Imprint on plates: London: J. Boydell & H. Parker, 1769]. 2° (645 x 478mm). 6 engraved plates after T. Smith by W. Elliott. (Light marginal spotting). Modern half calf and old boards (restored).

First published in 1758, these six very attractive prints are numbered 1 to 6. The set contains "The Cullen Arabian", "Brood Mares with their Foles", "Catching the Colts", "Subduing, Shoeing, the Cavison and Pillar", "Bridling, Sadling, Breaking, & Training", and "Finish'd Horses Match'em & Trajan Running at New-market". cf. Mellon/Snelgrove p.178.

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