US Department of Agriculture Diseases of The Horse 1890 illustrated
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For your consideration is an authentic 1890 edition of the Special Report on Diseases of the Horse, prepared under the direction of Dr. D. E. Salmon, Chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry. This volume represents a significant piece of 19th-century agricultural and veterinary literature.
Content & Scope:
This comprehensive report covers a wide array of equine health topics, including:
Diseases of the digestive, urinary, respiratory, and generative organs.
Diseases of the nervous system, heart, and blood vessels.
Lameness, wounds, and their respective treatments.
Detailed anatomical information and diagnostic insights from respected professionals of the era, such as Dr. Michener, Dr. Law, and Dr. Huidekoper.
Visual Documentation:
The volume is richly illustrated with detailed scientific plates, including:
Anatomy of the Digestive Apparatus.
Scientific diagrams of parasite infestation (Bots).
Detailed studies of the equine skeletal system.
Condition:
The volume features the original government binding, which shows wear consistent with its 136-year age. The interior pages are clean and well-preserved, maintaining the clarity of the detailed medical plates and text. As is common with books of this vintage, there is evidence of age-related patina and foxing throughout.
Note: This is an antiquarian medical volume sold in as-is condition. Please review all provided photos for a detailed assessment of the binding and interior condition.
Item Specifics
Topic: Veterinary Medicine, Equine Health
Publication Year: 1890
Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana, Animal Science, Veterinary History
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Medical Plates, Government Publication
Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
Original/Facsimile: Original
$119.80
Sale price
$119.80
Regular price
US Department of Agriculture Diseases of The Horse 1890 illustrated
$119.80
Sale price
$119.80
Regular price
Content & Scope:
This comprehensive report covers a wide array of equine health topics, including:
Diseases of the digestive, urinary, respiratory, and generative organs.
Diseases of the nervous system, heart, and blood vessels.
Lameness, wounds, and their respective treatments.
Detailed anatomical information and diagnostic insights from respected professionals of the era, such as Dr. Michener, Dr. Law, and Dr. Huidekoper.
Visual Documentation:
The volume is richly illustrated with detailed scientific plates, including:
Anatomy of the Digestive Apparatus.
Scientific diagrams of parasite infestation (Bots).
Detailed studies of the equine skeletal system.
Condition:
The volume features the original government binding, which shows wear consistent with its 136-year age. The interior pages are clean and well-preserved, maintaining the clarity of the detailed medical plates and text. As is common with books of this vintage, there is evidence of age-related patina and foxing throughout.
Note: This is an antiquarian medical volume sold in as-is condition. Please review all provided photos for a detailed assessment of the binding and interior condition.
Item Specifics
Topic: Veterinary Medicine, Equine Health
Publication Year: 1890
Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana, Animal Science, Veterinary History
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Medical Plates, Government Publication
Place of Publication: Washington, D.C.
Original/Facsimile: Original