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The Gentleman's Stable Guide: Containing a familiar description of the American stable; the most approved method of feeding, grooming, and general management of horses; together with directions for the care of carriages, harness, etc. Published by Porter & Coates, Philadelphia, 1870. 12-184 p.: frontispiece, in-text plans and line drawings; 18 cm. Publisher's brown cloth with gilt-stamped spine title and decoration; blind-stamped decoration on both boards. Dark brown endpapers. Frontispiece is an elevation of the garden front of a stable of Fairman Rogers, Philadelphia. First edition. The author, Robert McClure, was a veterinarian from Scotland who settled in Philadelphia and taught at the first veterinary institution in the United States, the Veterinary College of Philadelphia. That institution received a charter from the Pennsylvania legislature in 1852 although its founders struggled for some years to establish a school, which ceased to exist after 1866. In 1877 McClure was convicted of selling diplomas from the now defunct veterinary college, for which he was fined $200 and imprisoned for nine months. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 4.75" x 7.5"
  • Condition:
  • Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages.

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July 17, 2023 6:00 PM EDT
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