1. Stephens, Henry.

The Book of the Farm – Detailing The Labours of the Farmer, Farm-Steward, Ploughman, Shepherd, Hedger, Cattle-Man, Field-Worker and Dairy-Maid. In Three Volumes – With Numerous Illustrations [Steel-Engravings of Animals, Machinery, Farm Buildings etc.].

First Edition. 3 Volumes (complete set). Edinburgh / London, William Blackwood and Sons, 1844. Large Octavo (15.8 cm wide x 23.7 cm). Pagination: Volume I: XIX, 670 pages / Volume II: 728 pages / Volume III continues the pagination of Volume II = page 729 – 1408 pages. Plates bound at the end of Volume I and III and hundreds of text-illustrations throughout the Volumes. Hardcover / Original half-leather with gilt lettering and ornament on spine. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Pastedowns slightly loosened. The Volumes very strong and firm. One of the rarest original publications on the History of Farming and Husbandry.

2. McCracken, K.J. / Unsworth, E.F. / Wylie, A.R.G. (Editors).

Energy Metabolism of Farm Animals. Proceedings of the 14th Symposium on Energy Metabolism (Newcastle, co. Down, Northern Ireland. 14-20 September 1997).

Cambridge UK, University Press, 1998. 17.5 cm x 25 cm. 462 Pages. Original Hardcover. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.