Dogs

London: Thomas Gosden, Sportsman's Repository, 1825. Book. Very Good. Half-Leather. First Thus. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Very good, with wear to extremities. Recased in original boards and new endpapers. Gilt stamped spine. internally fine. Bound in is an 8 page catalogue " of Engravings and Books on Angling and field sports on sale by T. Gosden 1825 ". Internally fine. 152 pages. Third edition of A treatise on Field Diversions..

Bruxelles: Impremerie Vanbuggenhoudt Freres, 1897. Book. Very Good +. Quarter Leather. First Edition. About fine but for light bumping and wear to extremities, and a binding pagination error. This copy has been rebound in burgundy cloth, with a gilt stamped leather spine. Contents comprise 4 parts, and the 2nd and 3rd parts are out of sequence.( ie. pagination is 1 to 300 / 525 to 716 / 301 to 524 / and 717 to 1160. ) 1392 illustrations. Very large, overweight volume will incur extra postage cost..

1870 1ed Domesticated Animals Mudie FARMING Agriculture Horses Color Illustrated

Robert Mudie was a 19th-century English journalist who took a special interest in ornithology and domesticated animals. This interest developed into several books on birds and 'pet' animals including 'Domesticated Animals'. This charming first edition of Mudie's work on domesticated animals focuses mainly on farm animals – horses, swine, poultry, goats, etc. – and how they differ from their wild counterparts. This work is finely illustrated with beautiful full-color engravings.

Item number: #7195
Price: $399
MUDIE, Robert
Domesticated Animals, popularly considered
Winchester: James Robbins, Orr & Co., [1870].

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Collation: Complete with all pages
o [xvi], 254
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Language: English
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Binding: Leather; tight and secure
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Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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1844 DOGS Naturalists Jardine Mammalia Canine Wolf Wolves Fox Color Illustrated
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This undated edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with 33 engravings of various species of 'dogs'! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of wolves, dogs, and foxes. This volume also includes a memorial and portrait of Pallas.
Item number: #10469
Price: $499
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Dogs
London: Henry G. Bohn, York St., Covent Garden [1844].

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Collation: Complete with all pages
o 267
o 33 engraved plates (28 hand colored)
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References: Lowndes 1192
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Language: English
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Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
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NY: The Viking Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket; Long gift inscription on half-title, boards soiled, jacket tattered and waterstained at spine, with minor loss at head of spine.. 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. 978-0670626090 . Written and illustrated by Morgan DennisGreen illustrated cloth. Vintage children's book about a family that builds a houseboat to live on in Key West, Florida with their Irish water spaniel named Splash. Evocative black and white illustrations throughout. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; 42 pages .

Eckville AB, Spur of the Moment, 2002, oblong paperback (8.5" x 11"), 80 pp, One of 100 Signed, Numbered, Limited Edition copies in original slipcase, Fine condition, slight corner touches, in Very Near Fine brown, textured slipcase with gold spur decoration and gold spine lettering. Straight, tight and clean with no wear or markings. Slipcase untouched except for slightest of wear to corners. A compilation of hilarious, detailed, and vividly colorful cartoons of country life from the world renowned western artist and musician. Text by Phil Callaway, Forward by Boots Reynolds. ISBN 9780969530053

1851 PETS 1ed Loudon Domestic Cats Dogs Spaniels Song Birds Rabbits Weir Art
John and Jane Loudon were prominent British agriculturalists, known for their studies and works on trees, flowers, and animals. Jane published 'Domestic Pets' in 1851, a book describing the care for pets as well as the characteristics and habits of house cats, dogs, cage birds, and pet rabbits!
Item number: #15817
Price: $499
LOUDON, Jane Webb
Domestic pets: their habits and management; with illustrative anecdotes.
London : Grant and Griffith, 1851. First edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o vi, 162, [24]
o 4 engraved illustrations by Harrison Weir
· Language: English
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Decorative red cloth
· Size: ~7in X 4.5in (17.5cm x 11.5cm)
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RARE OCTOBER, 1908 HARPER & BROTHERS. UNEXPURGATED FIRST EDITION. INCLUDES THE WATERMELON PAGE. COLOUR PRINTS. ILLUSTRATED BY PETER NEWELL. HOLE-DRILLED. ANTIQUARIAN. Good USED condition/ No DJ Included. USED. Front paper paste-down is scuffed. Binding is tight and all plates look in good shape. Finger marks noted. 7 3/8 X 8 7/8. This is so much fun! Like watching animation go by one frame at a time. And we're off, like a shot!

Chicago: Adams Press. Very Good; Covers foxed and toned, pages toned.. 1982. Second Printing. Softcover. Condensed version. Iv, 222pp. Photos, illustrations. Inscribed by the author on the title page. The author raised many wolves and wolf-dog hybrids. A scarce title. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Dial Press. New York. 1941. Very good green boards with black lettering and drawing of "Moreover" on front. Price clipped jacket is likewise very good with light shelf wear and some age toning to interior of jacket flaps. Stated as First Printing on copyright page.
James Street (1903-1954) worked as a journalist before deciding to become a Baptist minister. Unhappy with the job he quit and went back to journalism. He wrote a short story that was published by Cosmopolitan magazine that was later turned into a hit movie (Nothing Sacred) by David Selznick. A Broadway musical (Hazel Flagg) followed, then another short story was turned into a movie (Living It Up) starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. He later went on to write books about boys and dogs.
The Biscuit Eater was made into a movie in 1940 and again in 1972. Another book (Good-bye, My Lady) was made into a movie in 1956. Young Lonnie wants a dog of his own and so has to raise the runt of the litter. Any dog that eats chicken eggs is called a… Read More

Kerruish, Jessie Douglas. The Undying Monster: A Tale Of The Fifth Dimension. (Apa The Hammond Mystery) 1936 First Edition, Macmillan Company, NY. IN 2 dust Jackets! The original unclipped $2.00 red and black graphic design dust jacket (discoloured by exposure to marine air) and a new Facsimile replacement dust jacket for a great looking shelf display appearance! EXLIB. Green Boards with black titling. 256 pages. 5 5/8 X 7 15/16 . Summary: "First published in 1922, The Undying Monster set the stage for the many classic werewolf movies and stories that would follow. A centuries old family curse resurfaces to torment the only two remaining family members of the old Hammond dynasty. Set against the backdrop of the Sussex South Downs. Widely regarded as one of the best werewolf novels, brought to the big screen by 20th Century Fox in 1942 (retitled in Britain as The Hammond Mystery)."

GOOD-CONDITION/NEW FAX JACKET. Kerruish, Jessie Douglas. The Undying Monster: A Tale Of The Fifth Dimension. 1936 Popular Edition, Philip Allan, London. QUITE RARE IN THIS EDITION. USED. Green boards, black titling. Good- Condition /New Fax Dust Jacket. Light foxing noted, spine is sunned. 256 pages 5 X 7 3/8. Summary: "First published in 1922, The Undying Monster set the stage for the many classic werewolf movies and stories that would follow. A centuries old family curse resurfaces to torment the only two remaining family members of the old Hammond dynasty. Set against the backdrop of the Sussex South Downs. Widely regarded as one of the best werewolf novels, brought to the big screen by 20th Century Fox in 1942 (retitled in Britain as The Hammond Mystery)."

Haarlem & Rotterdam, 1847. Delightful album in the form of a small cloth covered box. Inside a folded decorative inner envelope, containing a selection of original artwork and keepsakes. In total there are 21 original miniature artworks. Comprising: one double size folded original pencil drawing with tissue guard, and eight other lovely pencil drawings. Also six colour original watercolours - all but one of exquisite flowers. One sepia scene of two hunters. And two watercolours done on rice paper. Also two delightful examples of cross stitch and one decoupage, all in flower designs. There is also one pinprick flower design, which is very intricate and skillfully done. There are three handwritten ink notes inside - all in Dutch. One of the notes signed C. Gleichman, talks approximately: "when you are in Haarlem, you will certainly get other girlfriends, but I hope that you will not forget the Rotterdamische". The other two notes are signed J. Doeleman (Jacobus Doeleman) sent to to his pupil Cornelia… Read More

St. Paul, Minnesota:: Bluestem Cottage Press,, 2023.. Edition of 9. 5.5" x 11" closed, extends to 33"; six panels. Accordion structure. Printed on Rives BFK buff, and grey. Images include a variety of alternative print techniques such as ink drawdowns, stencils, pochoir, and Tetra Pak printing to simulate intaglio. Letterpress printed on the Vandercook Universal 1 using polymer plates. Housed in a Japanese linen paper envelope. Signed and numbered by the artist. Julie Baugnet: "Concept: Often when we think about dreams we think about the dreams of sleep or the daydreams of our aspirations. We think of dreams in more or less a positive light. But what about the dark dreams? The dreams or visions about revenge, doing something wrong, or even killing? We've all said or heard the phrase, 'I could just kill you!' Such is the case with this poem. Barking dogs interrupt a writer's train of thought and in turn those thoughts plot out methods of disposing the dogs. Tinged… Read More

1840 DOGS Naturalists Jardine Mammalia Canine Wolves Fox Illustrated Veterinary

Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This undated edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with 36 engravings of various species of dogs! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of mastiffs, terriers, foxhounds, greyhounds, watch dogs, wolf dogs and huskies, foxes, hyenas, and aardwolves!

Item number: #24940
Price: $499

JARDINE, Sir William

The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia. Vol. X [vol2]. Dogs

Edinburgh: W.H. Lizars, 1840.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o xvi, [2], [17]-299, [5]
o 40 engraved plates (35 hand colored)
· References: Lowndes 1192
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover
o Brown cloth
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