A Treatise on the Proper Condition for All Horses, Harry Hieover — 1st Edition

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A Treatise on the Proper Condition for All Horses, Harry Hieover — 1st Edition

Name: A Treatise on the Proper Condition for All Horses, Harry Hieover — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, T. C. Newby, 1852.

Formatting: 12mo, pp. xvi, 204, [2].

Condition Report: Fair. A complete but significantly worn reading copy. The most prominent structural defect is the complete absence of the spine backstrip, which fully exposes the underlying binding structure, sewn quires, and backing material. The original green cloth boards, while retaining a reasonably bright gilt-wreathed title on the front cover, show heavy rubbing, edge-wear, and bumped corners, with remnants of the original red cloth binding visible along the joints. Despite this external degradation, the boards remain securely attached and the text block maintains its integrity. Internally, the pages and both engraved plates remain cleanly bound, exhibiting only mild age-toning and faint occasional foxing typical of the era, preserving a fully legible and sound interior.

Catalogue Note: This is a scarce 1852 first printing of the work, authored by the renowned 19th-century sporting and equestrian writer Charles Bindley under his established pseudonym, Harry Hieover. The volume features two detailed engraved plates, including the handsome frontispiece, which perfectly complement the text.

Though the binding has suffered the severe loss of its spine over the decades, the text block remains whole and undisturbed.

This title is scarce on the open market in its original 1852 printing. It serves as an excellent resource for researchers of veterinary history or collectors of Victorian equestrian literature who prioritise completeness of content over external perfection.

An engaging and historical guide to equine care, A Treatise on the Proper Condition for All Horses provides a vivid, mid-19th-century insight into the diet, exercise, and daily management required to maintain a horse in peak physical form. Written by the celebrated sporting author Harry Hieover, the text blends practical veterinary and stable advice with his characteristic anecdotal charm, making it a fascinating and enduring study for historians of equestrian science and horse enthusiasts alike.

Book Condition: Fair

Book Authors: Harry Hieover (Charles Bindley)

Book Publisher: T. C. Newby

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 222

Book Publication Year: 1852

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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