The Discours Oeconomique / of Prudent Choyselat ; translated out of the French by R.E ; with a preface by H.A.D. Neville
1951, First Edition. [Reading, Eng.] : University of Reading. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #394854
Physical description: ix, 31 p : facsim ; 22 cm. Notes: This translation from the French is first book in English on poultry husbandry. Reprint. Originally published: A discourse of housebandrie. London : Jhon Kyngston, for Myles Jennynges, 1580. 200 copies printed. Subjects: Poultry Early works to 1800; Chicken industry; Chicken industry Franc; Early works to 1800; Early works; France; Poulets Industrie France Ouvrages avant 1800.
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