Il Gran Marescalco Francese Animals,Etching Woodcuts,Illustrated

Che Tratta Della Cognizione Dei Cavalli, Delle Lor Malattie, E Dei Rimedj Per Guarirle, Come Pure Delle Loro Purghe, E Di Più Altre Cose Utilissime, E Necessarie Alla Cura, Ed Al Governo Dei Medesimi. Opera Di Tre Peritissimi Autori, Nuovamente Tradotta Dal Francese, Purgata Dagli Errori Dell'Altre Edizioni, E Adorna Di Più Figure. A day in the life of a XVIII cent. Stablemaster Pp. [1] f.e., 311, [1] r.e. Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spine with five raised bands gilt-ruled, red leather label with gilt title; red edges. Engraved plate opposite the title page (within the pagination) depicting an elegant horse. Ten woodcut illustrations in the text, primarily focused on equine anatomy. Some slight and negligible signs of age. Fine copy. Italian translation of a rare French veterinary manual on horse anatomy, care, and remedies, used by stablemasters in Napoleonic-era Europe when horse care was central to military and agricultural power. It serves as a fascinating artifact for those studying the intersection of agriculture, animal health, and technology at a pivotal moment in European history.