Lot N. 325
LESSONA, Carlo. Compendio d'Ippiatria che contiene gli indizi della sanità e delle principali malattie del cavallo... Torino, Stabilimento [..]
Description:
Octavo (in-8°). Original publisher’s blue paper wrappers, with gilt titles enclosed within an ornamental typographical border on the front cover. First edition of this important practical manual on equine veterinary medicine.
About the work:
Written with a popularizing intent, as indicated on the title page: “work adapted to the understanding of all those who are in any way concerned with this most useful domestic animal.” The text covers horse anatomy, hygiene, breeds, and common diseases.
About the author:
Carlo Lessona was a prominent figure in Piedmontese scientific circles, honorary member of the Accademia Medico-Chirurgica and regular member of the Accademia di Agricoltura of Turin.
Notable features:
Illustrations: Front cover decorated with a fine woodcut vignette depicting a horse with its trainer.
Rarity: Important testimony of pre-unification veterinary literature, highly sought after by collectors of equestrian science and medical history.
Condition:
Genuine copy in original wrappers; minor foxing and typical signs of age to the paper, but overall very good preservation.
Additional technical detail:
Includes the typographical notice “Con permissione,” typical of censorship and printing authorizations in the Kingdom of Sardinia under Carlo Alberto.