1881 Diseases of Domesticated Animals; Antique Agriculture Book

Diseases of Domesticated Animals

Special Report No. 34 - 1881

Department of Agriculture

Hardcover. 394 Pages. Brown cloth binding with age-faded gilt lettering. Exterior exhibits expected age-related wear consistent with historical governmental and field use, including edge rubbing, corner softening, surface abrasion, and general handling wear. Spine and boards show visible signs of age and structural use over time. Binding exhibits separation of sections; however, all sections are present and complete. Text block remains intact. Interior pages are clean and legible throughout with light age toning and occasional foxing consistent with late 19th-century paper stock. Overall textual integrity and readability remain strong. Contains both black-and-white and color lithographic illustrations, preserved in excellent condition. Plates provide detailed scientific depictions of contagious bovine and other domesticated animal diseases, including pathological manifestations and anatomical reference material. Illustrations remain clear, well-defined, and functionally intact for diagnostic and instructional purposes.

A rare and historically significant agricultural reference, Contagious Diseases of Domesticated Animals — Special Report No. 34 (1881), published by the United States Department of Agriculture, stands as an early cornerstone in American veterinary science and livestock disease control. Issued during a formative period of federal agricultural research, this publication reflects the USDA’s efforts to document, investigate, and standardize understanding of infectious diseases affecting domesticated animals across the United States.

The text offers detailed documentation of contagious conditions recognized at the time, outlining symptoms, transmission, and early methods of prevention and control as understood in the late 19th century. Written in a clear, authoritative style, it serves as both a scientific report and a practical reference for farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural agents working directly with livestock populations.

Structured in the utilitarian format typical of early USDA special reports, the volume was designed for field and institutional use. It shows expected signs of age and handling, including separation of sections, though all content remains present and intact. Pages exhibit toning and light foxing consistent with its historical nature, while remaining legible throughout.

Enhanced with both black-and-white and color illustrations, the volume provides vivid visual references for identifying diseases and understanding pathological details. The illustrations remain in excellent condition, retaining clarity and strong visual integrity, and add significant educational and historical value to the work.

Rich in early veterinary terminology and foundational disease-control concepts, this work provides a compelling glimpse into the origins of federal livestock health policy. Today, it is valued as both a collectible historical artifact and an important record of the USDA’s early efforts in advancing animal health science and agricultural protection.

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