1868 Percheron Horse Charles Du Huys Illustrated Draft Breed History Orange Judd
$ 31.42
Description
1868 Percheron Horse Charles Du Huys Illustrated Draft Breed History Orange Judd. The book features a striking engraved frontispiece portrait of a Percheron horse and is beautifully illustrated with detailed 19th-century technical woodcuts of notable stallions and mares (such as "Anthony" on page 38). Title: Antique 1868 First Edition – The Percheron Horse by Charles Du Huÿs – Illustrated Draft Breed History, Orange Judd & Co. New York Description: Up for sale is an original, rare copy of "The Percheron Horse" by Charles Du Huÿs, translated from the French and published in 1868 by Orange Judd & Company (245 Broadway, New York). This historic volume serves as one of the earliest comprehensive treatises on the Percheron breed available to American farmers and breeders. It outlines the history, traits, elements of production, and management of these magnificent heavy draft horses. The book features a striking engraved frontispiece portrait of a Percheron horse and is beautifully illustrated with detailed 19th-century technical woodcuts of notable stallions and mares (such as "Anthony" on page 38). The rear of the book includes a wonderful contemporary publisher's advertisement for The American Agriculturist, offering a great window into post-Civil War American farming culture. Condition Details (Honest Antique Condition): This 150+ year-old volume has survived in solid, honest antique condition: Binding/Cloth: Original dark brown textured cloth boards with an embossed double-line border design. The boards show minor handling wear, surface scuffing, and corner rubbing. Spine: The spine has a significant chip with cloth loss at the top left extremity near the head, and the original gold gilt lettering is heavily faded/diminished. However, the backstrip remains firmly attached to the boards. Interior Block & Pages: The internal binding structure holds tight and the text block is complete. Pages show a light, natural age-toning and very minor, isolated foxing spots, but remain remarkably crisp, flat, and legible. No major tears or modern ink markings. There is a faint, historic pencil notation on the front flyleaf. Dimensions: Approx. 7.5 x 5.0 inches. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition details, text blocks, and beautiful draft horse engravings. Shipping & Handling: We ship via securely packed Media Mail to ensure this historic equestrian treasure arrives safely at your doorstep. Condition Description Summary: "Solid antique condition. Original brown cloth boards show light scuffing and corner wear; spine exhibits a notable chip with cloth loss at the top extremity. Text block remains tightly bound, secure, and complete. Interior pages show light, natural age-toning but are exceptionally clean and free of modern markings, featuring crisp woodcut engravings of draft horses."
