The Horse Its Treatment In Health And Disease With A Complete Guide To Breeding Training And Management A lovely and remarkably fresh set, and an ideal gift for horse lovers. Although this first edition takes the form of nine hard-bound books, it is paginated as though it were a three-volume work, respectively 512, 491 and 610 pages. The books are profusely illustrated throughout with 114 plates (38 with colour, 1 folding) + fold-out charts + in-text illustrations + "The Development of The Teeth of The Horse" model in volume 3 + "The Hoof of the Horse" model in volume 6. It is illustrated with multiple coloured overlays including a tissue guard with an explanation and identification table. Published by The Gresham Publishing Company, London, 1907. Publisher’s original green decorated Art Nouveau bindings, in a Talwin Morris (Talwin Morris was a prolific book designer and decorative artist working in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly known for his Glasgow Style furniture, metalwork and book designs), with gilt lettering on upper covers and spines. Vol 1: 20 full-page plates, 72 text illustrations, 9 pedigree tables, 1 - 164 pages Vol 2: 16 full-page plates, 69 text illustrations, 4 pedigree tables, 165 - 344 pages Vol 3: 12 full-page plates, 61 text illustrations, 345 - 512 pages Vol 4: 9 full-page plates, 64 text illustrations, 1 - 160 pages Vol 5: 8 full-page plates, 100 text illustrations, 161 - 320 pages Vol 6: 9 full-page plates, 59 text illustrations, 321 - 491 pages Vol 7: 14 full-page plates, 86 text illustrations, 1 - 188 pages + 8pp ads Vol 8: 14 full-page plates, 94 text illustrations, 191 - 412 pages + 8pp ads Vol 9: 12 full-page plates, 47 text illustrations, 413 - 610 pages including index Book Dimensions: 27 x 19 9 Volumes, with total of 1613 pages Nice publication weighing in excess of 12 kilograms. Condition The volumes are beautifully bound, designed, and illustrated. Firm and well-bound copies. Some fading to covers, with light wear to boards’ edges, corners, and to head and tail of spines. Internally the volumes are in very good condition. No names or inscriptions. Pages are clean, with occasional light marks on few pages. All pages are tightly held at the gutter. Inner hinges are very good. Pages are clean, thick, and healthy. All plates and illustrations are in very good condition (Please see pictures).