Snape, Andrew

Estimate

4,000 - 5,000 USD

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Description

The Anatomy of a Horse. London: M. Flesher, 1683
paper, ink, leather

Folio (360 x 225 mm). Engraved author's portrait and 49 plates; very mild damp stain to title and short repaired tear, but unusually unspotted. Contemporary calf; joints at spine ends nicely restored.

Literature

Wing S4382; Nissen ZBI 3587

Catalogue Note

first edition of the of first book on equine anatomy in English.