THE ALPACA Its Naturalization in the Briish Isles Considered as a Natural Benefit and as an Object of Immediate Utility to the Farmer and Manufacturer. by WALTON, William.: - 1844

London: Printed by Henry Lintot for Browne, Shuckburgh & others, 1752. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo contemporary blind-tooled calf with later calf re-back on 5 raised bands, red gilt and black gilt labels, viii +518pp +[26]pp copious Index. Signature Chas. Bate at head of titlepage, first few pages a little foxed, else clean and crisp throughout in a very fine binding (referenced by N5074).

London: Vincent Stuart Publishers LTD, 1964. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Ruth Harrison's Animal Machines now a unique historical classic, had a profound impact on public opinion and the quality of life of farmed animals when it was published in 1964. Harrison's work greatly increased public awareness of animal welfare and led to legal reforms, shaping our closer understanding of farm conditions today. Includes foreword by Rachel Carson.

8 pics-stated first edition; pictorial cover clean & sharp with minimal shelf wear; looks unread with tight binding & pristine pages; nice copy

Eckville AB, Spur of the Moment, 2002, oblong paperback (8.5" x 11"), 80 pp, One of 100 Signed, Numbered, Limited Edition copies in original slipcase, Fine condition, slight corner touches, in Very Near Fine brown, textured slipcase with gold spur decoration and gold spine lettering. Straight, tight and clean with no wear or markings. Slipcase untouched except for slightest of wear to corners. A compilation of hilarious, detailed, and vividly colorful cartoons of country life from the world renowned western artist and musician. Text by Phil Callaway, Forward by Boots Reynolds. ISBN 9780969530053

New York: A. O. Moore, 1860. hardcover. The American Farmer's Encyclopedia embracing all the recent discoveries in agricultural chemistry, and the use of mineral, vegetable and animal manures, with descriptions and figures of American insects, injurious to vegetation. Being a complete guide for the cultivation of every variety of garden and field crops. Illustrated by numerous engravings of grasses, grains, animals, implements, insects, etc." -- Very rare. A.. Moore, 1860, 1179 pages, 11: x 7" x 3",in contemporary leather binding, cover with bumped corners and rubbing to the edges. Small loss at the bottom of the spine. Small damage to the free endpapers in the back. Pages and Illustrations very good. Ships from Hawaii.

London: Printed by W.Wilson for George Sawbridge, 1660. Hardcover. Very Good. Floral headpieces & historiated intial coloured read + 2nd work with added text illustrations as well as the above decorations.. Two Works in One small quarto 183x140mm rebound in full brown levant on 4 raised bands with 2 black spine labels gilt and gilt date to foot of spine. Newer edpapers, small bookplate of Alan John Jarvis, [iv]+20pp; [vi]+126+[4]pp Table. Long ownership inscription on back of titlepage (John Thomas 1751) with name repeated at end of 1st work, John Davies on back of 2nd titlepage with a few ink notes by both owners in margins of later pages. Paper browned throughout, edges frayed and cropped at top at end of book.

London: Printed by Henry Lintot for Browne, Shuckburgh & others, 1752. Hardcover. Very Good. Octavo contemporary blind-tooled calf with later calf re-back on 5 raised bands, red gilt and black gilt labels, viii +518pp +[26]pp copious Index. Signature Chas. Bate at head of titlepage, first few pages a little foxed, else clean and crisp throughout in a very fine binding (referenced by N5074).

London: Vincent Stuart Publishers LTD, 1964. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Ruth Harrison's Animal Machines now a unique historical classic, had a profound impact on public opinion and the quality of life of farmed animals when it was published in 1964. Harrison's work greatly increased public awareness of animal welfare and led to legal reforms, shaping our closer understanding of farm conditions today. Includes foreword by Rachel Carson.

1775 Liger Rustic House Bees Beekeeping Hunting Wine Cuisine Rustique Falconry
Louis Liger was a prominent 17th-century French writer known for his works on flora and fauna. He is chiefly remembered for his major work 'Nouvelle Maison Rustique,' or 'The New Rustic House.' Originally titled 'General Economics of Country Goods,' this work went through dozens of editions and reissues following its initial release in 1700. This work covers all aspects of rural life in an encyclopedic form including hunting, gardening, fishing, falconry, wine making, beer brewing, cooking, and bee keeping.
This two-volume 1775 edition is filled with 38 fascinating full-page and folding plates alongside 32 in-text woodcut engravings.

Item number: #14487
Price: $1095
LIGER, Louis
La nouvelle maison rustique : ou Économie générale de tous les biens de campagne ; l̀a maniere de les entretenir & de les multiplier ; donnée ci-devant au public
Paris : chez la Veuve Desaint, 1775.
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1892 1st ed Profits in POULTRY Chicken Breeding Turkey FARMING Agriculture

A rare, late 19th-century historical account on poultry. This work, by Ferris and Weld, covers aspects of raising chickens, building chicken houses and coops, the market for eggs, artificial and natural incubation methods, breeding chickens, curing common chicken diseases, breeds of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, and useful practices and hints for management.
This 1892 edition is profusely illustrated throughout!
Item number: #13540
Price: $499
FERRIS, T.M.; WELD M.
Profits in poultry : useful and ornamental breeds, and their profitable management.
New York : O. Judd Co., 1892. First edition.

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o 92 illustrated figures
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Language: English
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Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
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Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)
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