Sale: 366 / Rare Books including Marine Art, May 17./18. 2010 in Hamburg Lot 268

 
Johann Christian Polykarp Erxleben - Vieharzneykunst 2 Bde. (1769)


268
Johann Christian Polykarp Erxleben
Vieharzneykunst 2 Bde. (1769)
Estimate:
€ 400 / $ 432
Sold:
€ 384 / $ 414

(incl. surcharge)
Erxleben, J. C. P., Einleitung in die Vieharzneykunst. - Praktischer Unterricht in der Vieharzneykunst. - Together 2 vols. With 1 engr. title vignette . Göttingen and Gotha, J. C. Dieterich 1769-71. Contemp. calf with 2 labels in colors, floral gilt spine and gilt-tooled armorial centrepiece of the K. and C. life guard regiment as well as contemp. half calf with gilt lettering. 8vo. 8 ll., 463 pp.; 8 ll., 430 pp., 7 ll.

Schrader 567. - Hirsch/Hüb. II, 430. - First editions, rare. - Comprehensively covering animal care, diseases and the usage of medication. "I have summarized anatomy, as well as physiology, pathology, general therapy, medical matters and the art of prescribing medication as brief as possible. In doing so I have made an effort to present all my findings so that a farmer will be able to understand." (translation of quote from preface). - On I: 2 ll. with brown stains, endpapers gluestained. On II: Slightly browned. Binding rubbed, upper spine ends with small blemishes.




268
Johann Christian Polykarp Erxleben
Vieharzneykunst 2 Bde. (1769)
Estimate:
€ 400 / $ 432
Sold:
€ 384 / $ 414

(incl. surcharge)