Garsault - Farrier Treaty From 1805. With Plates.

GARSAULT (Fr.-A.) - The new perfect marshal or general and universal knowledge of the horse divided into seven treatises. With a dictionary of cavalry terms. Paris, Chez Delalain, 1805; in-4, table + 641 pp., full contemporary calfskin binding, smooth spine, marbled edges. Sixth edition. Very good state. A great classic on the horse. Book both veterinary and treated for a squire or the farrier. 50 intaglio figures. Work divided into seven parts: 1 Of its construction. 2 From the stud. 3 The squire and the harness. 4 From the doctor or treated for disease in horses. 5 Of the surgeon and operations. 6 From the farrier. 7 From the apothecary, or remedies. A frontispiece and 29 plates on the horse and 20 plates on herbal remedies for horses. Beautiful book with a label indicating that this book comes from the Vincenot bookstore in Nancy.