His Majesty's Spanish Flock by H. B. Carter

His Majesty's Spanish Flock

Sir Joseph Banks and the Merinos of George III of England 

by H. B. Carter

Angus & Robertson, 1964, [First Edition], colour frontispiece, b/w plates, illustrated end-papers, maps, hardcover, dustjacket

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear with rubbed edges and corners, dustjacket has edge and shelf wear with small chips and tears to edges and minor scuffing to surfaces

'Towards the end of the 18th century the unique breed of Merino sheep came into British hands the partnership of King George III and Sir Joseph Banks established the royal flock at Windsor, Kew and Richmond.'