Front and back boards and spine in very good condition.

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• A Complete Pictorial Encyclopedia of Practical Reference for Horse and Stock Owners
• The Saalfield Publishing Co
• Profusely illustrated with 1756 Illustrations - line drawings, half tones and lithographic plates; Frontpiece portrait, “1756 illustrations” in the text, and a 32 page . central insert with 17 horse engravings on glossy stock
• 10" x 7 1/4" hardbound and the book is 3 1/2 inches thick (see photo below)
• 1181 pages
• Magner’s book (first printed 1893) was a standard reference for nearly three decades. Early editions, however, are difficult to find in acceptable condition
• Dark brown, gold and black cover.
• Front and back boards and spine in very good condition. Gold is still quite bright and title very readable.
• All pages are in very good condition, no tears, stains, writing. They are all firmly attached.
• Both the front and back hinges are unbroken (see photos).
• Very good condition overall.
• This book is a classic, a real treasure and so hard to find one in such good condition.

The coverage of horses is very thorough including: