HOWE, JAMES. 1780-1836. The Breeds of our Different Domestic Animals, Engraved from Portraits Painted from Life. Edinburgh: Ballantyne and Company, 1829-1831. 3 parts in 1 volume. Oblong folio (430 x 540 mm). 14 engraved plates. Foxing, offsetting, large tear to dedication page of part I, short, closed marginal tears to Galloway Cow plate and two text leaves. Contemporary brown morocco backed marbled boards. Rubbed, spine worn. FIRST EDITION, of this work produced by James Howe for the Highland Society of Scotland. 'Howe obtained a great reputation for his skill in drawing horses and cattle, and was employed in drawing portraits of well-known animals for a series of illustrations of British domestic animals, published by the Highland Society of Scotland to stimulate breeding' (DNB). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing