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1911 The Power of the DogLondon: [1911]The first edition of this colourfully illustrated ode to dogs, by A. Croxton Smith and Maud Earl. -
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1979 Hounds of the WorldPenrith: 1979A signed limited edition study of all breeds of hunting hounds, complete with colour plates. -
c1907-28 Extracts on Bloodhounds From 'The New Book of the Dog' and 'The Kennel Encyclopedia'[London]: c1907-28A volume focuses on bloodhounds, containing three pieces on the breed in one volume, by Edwin Brough and Handley Spicer. -
c1896 Our Friend the Dog: A Complete Practical GuideLondon: c1896A delightful illustrated guide to a range of dog breeds from prolific author William Gordon Stables. -
1803-04 The Sportsman's CabinetLondon: 1803-04The first edition of this illustrated work on different dog breeds and their use in sports, by William Taplin. -
1929 Traité de VénerieParis : 1929A wonderfully illustrated, limited edition of this treatise on hunting written by the keeper of the Royal Hounds, M. d'Yauville, bound by Bumpus in half crushed morocco. -
1939 Birds and BeastsLondon: 1939The first edition of this charming work by Chiang Yee, collecting together twelve beautiful plates of animals. -
1928 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1928A smart early edition of this charming book of words and illustrations on dogs from Cecil Aldin. -
1922 Our Dogs and All About Them: A Practical Guide for everyone who keeps a DogLondon: 1922A charming guide to understanding and caring for various breeds of dog, richly illustrated throughout. -
1816 A Treatise on GreyhoundsLondon: 1816An 1816 essay on greyhounds, including information for breeders and owners about how best to treat problems. -
1930 An Artist's ModelsLondon: 1930The first edition of Cecil Aldin's delightfully illustrated work on the dog models used in his artwork, in the original dust wrapper. -
1875 Breaking and Training DogsLondon: 1875A first edition copy of this scarce work on training dogs for the field and to be companions. -
1925 Hunting the FoxLondon: 1925The scarce first illustrated edition of this guide to fox hunting, illustrated by Lionel Edwards. -
1970-83 Three Volumes of Hunting WorksLondon: 1970-83Three volumes of works on hunting, discussing ferreting, poaching and working terriers, all in their original dust wrappers. -
1904 With Hound and Terrier in the Field: Hunting ReminiscencesEdinburgh: 1904A first edition copy of this illustrated collection of hunting anecdotes, with particular references to hounds and terriers. -
1913 My DogLondon: 1913A charming children's book telling the amusing tale of a young bulldog, the first edition to be illustrated with colour plates by Cecil Aldin. -
1874 Birds, Their Cages and their Keep: Being a Practical Manual of Bird-Keeping and Bird-RearingLondon: 1874A charming example of this very scarce Victorian era guide to 'bird-keeping and bird-rearing', illustrated throughout. -
1930 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1930A smart copy of this illustrated work on dogs from British artist Cecil Aldin, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1930-1931 2vol Let Dogs Delight & PuppiesLondon: 1930-1931Two smart copies of these charming illustrated works on dogs and puppies from British writer Charles Rowland Johns. -
1914 A History and Description of the Modern Dogs of Great Britain and Ireland Vol ILondon: 1914A lovely study on the sporting dog breeds of Great Britain and Ireland, adorned with charming illustrative plates. -
1993 My Dog's Day: A Pop-Up BookLondon: 1993A very scarce children's pop-up book following the perfect day of Freddy the dog, in excellent condition. -
1939 Birds and BeastsLondon: 1939The first edition of this charming work by Chiang Yee, collecting together twelve beautiful plates of animals. -
1923 Show PekingeseManchester: 1923A first edition of this highly illustrated guide to show Pekingese. -
1807 The Sportsman's DictionaryLondon: 1807An illustrated dictionary on sporting and animals, edited and enlarged by Poet Laureate Henry James Pye. -
1905 The Old English Sheep DogLondon: 1905A scarce first edition copy of this charming work on English sheepdogs, complete with plates throughout. -
1851 The DogLondon: 1851An early edition of this informative guide to the care of dogs and their diseases, an illustrated work by veterinarian William Youatt. -
1905 Wild Ducks: How to Rear and Shoot ThemLondon : 1905A first edition of Captain W. Coape Oates helpful guide to rearing and shooting wild ducks, with four illustrative plates by British artist G.E. Lodge. -
1862 Horses and Hounds, to which is added The Taming of Wild HorsesLondon: 1862A scarce, new edition of this informative work on the care of horses and dogs, with illustrations. -
1920 Dog Breaking the Most Expeditious, Certain, and Easy MethodLondon: 1920A smart reprint of this illustrated guide to training dogs for sports, uncommon to see in the original dust wrapper. -
1933 Dogs of Every DayLondon: 1933A book for dog lovers, containing poems about twelve popular breeds, charmingly illustrated by Cecil Aldin. -
1906-1914 Dogs By Well-Known AuthoritiesLondon: 1906-1914A profusely illustrated first edition of Harding Cox's study of dogs, with input from well-known authorities. -
1906 Dogs by Well-Known Authorities: Volume One - The TerriersLondon: 1906A beautifully illustrated, scarce first edition of this highly informative work on terriers, edited by Harding Cox. -
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1955-1957 2vols Dog Training My Way and Barbara Woodhouse's Book of DogsLondon: 1955-1957Two signed first edition volumes concerning training and caring for dogs, by the well-loved television personality Barbara Woodhouse. -
1959 The Book of Show DogsLondon: 1959A first edition copy of this comprehensive reference guide to showing dogs of many different breeds, by the beloved Barbara Woodhouse. -
1910 The Life of a FoxhoundLondon: 1910A beautifully illustrated edition of this work detailing the life of a foxhound. -
1900 A Thoroughbred MongrelLondon : 1900A first edition copy of this humorous dog tail with illustrations.