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Donaldson (James) Husbandry anatomized 1697

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second edition, title with contemporary ink ownership inscription, some staining, contemporary panelled calf, gilt, spine ends, corners and lower edge of upper cover chipped, [Wing D1853; Goldsmiths' 3384], 8vo, Edinburgh, John Reid, 1697.

***The first printed work on agriculture in Scotland. "A rare little book ... A high estimation has always been placed upon this work, as a valuable production of that early time, and it is considered fully equal to anything of that kind that had appeared to date. Copies are exceedingly scarce" (McDonald, Agricultural Writers, p.142). Provenance: Jacob Bennet (contemporary ink inscription to title)..

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