GAYOT (Eugène). Administration des haras. Atlas statistique de la production des chevaux en France.

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GAYOT (Eugène). Administration des haras. Atlas statistique de la production des chevaux en France.
GAYOT (Eugène). Administration of stud farms. Statistical atlas of horse production in France. Documents... collected by Mr. Eug. Gayot,... Drawings by Mr. Hyp. Lalaisse. [Paris], Impr. of P. Dupont, 1850. Large folio, contemporary red half-chagrin, spine with 5 nerves, title, gilt fillets and fleurons (corners worn, rubbing to the head and spine, some freckles and fingerprints). First edition of this superb document, abundantly illustrated with large plates by Hippolyte Lalaisse offering scenes on equestrian, military or agricultural subjects featuring the different breeds of horses listed in France at that time. The work contains 55 lithographic compositions, on 31 plates, and 27 colored engraved maps. (Mennessier de la Lance I, 537).
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