[Equine Medicine] Mogalla, Georg Philipp

Ueber Krankheiten der Pferde [Vol 1]

Breslau: Wilhelm Gottlieb Korn, 1797. First edition. 8vo, [1], 257pp. Folding plate at rear, engraved title page, text in German. Plain paper binding, bound without endpapers, with manuscript title on front and spine. Bookplate of Waldemar Schwalbe on front pastedown and stamp on title. Damp stain to top edge of plate, marginal. Text clean. Boards stained along spine. A very good copy.

An early work on the common ailments and diseases of the horse by German physician, Georg Philipp Mogalla (1766-1831).  This was published in 2 volumes, and acted as a handbook/guide with a more systematic approach and organization to correspond with the advancement in the field.  A practical and appealing example of early veterinary literature, bridging traditional horse doctoring and the beginnings of modern equine medicine.  Scarce. Item #9625

Price: $200.00