Lot 502
Veterinary - 3 17th century works in one volume, comprising Blith, Walter
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photography
Auction: 11 October 2017 at 11:00 BST
Description
The English Improver, or a New Survey of Husbandry. London: J. Wright, 1649. First edition, 2nd issue, small 4to., [ESTC R16946]; Blith, Walter [Engraved title:] "The English Improver improved or the Survey of Husbandry Surveyed.." , [Printed title:] "All clearly demonstrated from principles of reason, ingenuity, and late but most real experiences...". London: Printed for John Wright, 1653, 3rd edition [2nd issue, i.e. actually 4th printing], 1 folded plate, printed title with imprint cropped, [ESTC R16683]; Mascall, Leonard The Government of Cattel. Divided into three books. London: for John Stafford and W.G., 1662, 5th edition under this title; lacks engraved title and the folding plate, [ESTC R217472], 3 volumes in one, early 18th century calf, sometimes close trimmed with loss of a few letters, lower joint split