National work, under the patronage of several members of the Highland Society of Scotland. The breeds of our different domestic animals, engraved from portraits painted from life, by Howe.
Highland Society of Scotland.
Howe, James,1780-1836,illustrator.
Lizars, W. H.(William Home),1788-1859,engraver.
Society of Writers to the Signet (Edinburgh)former owner.StEdNL
Banks and Son,binder.StEdNL
Edinburgh : Ballantyne & Company,
1829-1831.
Engraved by W.H. Lizars.
Edited by Mr. Wight of Edinburgh.
Part 1 dated 1830, Part 2 dated 1829 and Part 3 dated 1831. According to the advertisement it was intended to publish 6 parts, each with 4 plates.
Part first: Horses selected for strength, speed, and other properties, with an account of their pedigree, services, age, &c. &c. -- Part second: Cattle selected from different districts of Scotland as specimens of the various improved breeds, with remarks from practical farmers and men of science. -- Part third: Containing specimens of the Scots farm-horse, or sheep and cattle, selected from different districts of Scotland, with descriptions and practical remarks by farmers, and others, connected with the agricultural improvements of the country.
With armorial stamp of the Society of Writers to the Signet in the centre of both covers.
Grey-brown paper wrapper with advertisement for four parts bound in end of volume. Stamp on upper pastedown reads: Banks and Son, binders, N. Bridge, Edinb.
Cattle
Sheep
Horses