1851 OXEN 1ed Natural
History OX Bulls Bison Buffalo Zoology Woodcuts Vasey
A highly rare first edition printing of the
scarcely printed "Delineations of the Ox Tribe." Written
by George Vasey, this 19th-century treatise examines the natural history of
bulls, bison, and buffaloes. The book includes a comprehensive study of all the
known species and remarkable varieties of the genus Bos. It features 72 woodcut
engravings by the author, which offer readers a detailed visual representation
of the animals discussed in the text.
The book also includes additional details
such as Vasey’s research notes regarding specifics of various animals such as the
number of vertebrae and periods of gestation, as well as notes on the utility
of the ox tribe to mankind and an account of Alpine cowherds. The appendix
covers a range of topics, including a free martin, the influence of color in
breeding, statistics on milk and butter, and more.
Item number: #40770
Price: $499
VASEY, George
Delineations of the Ox Tribe; or, the Natural History of Bulls, Bisons,
and Buffaloes. Exhibiting all the Known Species and the More Remarkable
Varieties of the Genus Bos.
London: G. Biggs, 1851. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o
xvi, 192
o 72 woodcut engravings
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
·
Size: ~8.75in X 6in
(22cm x 15cm)
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