Our Dogs and all About Them, a practical guide for everyone who keeps a dog.
Boston: Dana Estes [1911], 1st American edition/printing; green cloth boards with blindstamped borders, white titles, and a photo of a rough-coated collie; the same collie as a coloured photo frontis, 144 plates (as issued) with 151 images of different breeds; 8vo, xxi 314 pp, including Kennel Club rules, information re showing, and index. , Juvenile hardback.
The author, the veterinary surgeon to the Gamekeepers' Association of the United Kingdom, has written numerous books on horses and earlier books on Toy, Terrier, Non-Sporting and Sporting dogs. Exhaustive treatment of kennel management, breeding, hunting, medical care, "breaking and training" and exhibiting, with a description of many breeds as to their confirmation, suitability, popularity and current price. (very little on temperament.) Interesting to see how breeds and their popularity have changed. Clumber Spaniels are a favorite of his.
CONDITION: Very Good, no names or other marks, back bottom corner bumped, 3/8" spot on spine spine ends pushed, darkening pages flat and clean. Plates all present, in nice condition. Item #22484
Price: $45.00