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By: ARTHIS-BERTRAND, Yann (photography); PITTION-ROSSILLON, André (text)
Price: $24.00
Publisher: New York, Barnes & Noble Books: 2000
Stock No.: 81778
ISBN: 0760722188
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
French photographer Yann Arthis-Bertrand presents a wide variety of dog breeds, nearly all photographed with their owners. Text supplied by André Pittion-Rossillon. Translation into English by John Herrick. Printed on high-quality gloss paper; photos in full color. --- Bound in hardcovers, with black paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Volume has no dust jacket. --- A very nice copy: clean, unmarked and tightly bound but with a little dusty soiling to covers.; Quarto (11 to 13 in. tall); 320 pages View more info
By: BOGARDUS, Adam H. (author); FOSTER, Charles J. (editor)
Price: $75.50
Publisher: New York, J. B. Ford & Company: 1874
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 82460
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
First edition of this 19th century American guide to bird hunting, trap shooting and bird dog training. Edited by Charles J. Foster. With frontis engraved portrait of author, "Champion Wing Shot of America". Includes section of period ads for publisher's other publications and various sportsmen's products. --- In full green bevel-edge cloth-covered boards, with shotgun-and-dog art in gilt to cover, titling and illustrations gilt-stamped on spine; dark green endpapers. --- The binding has loosened somewhat, and a couple of signatures are loosely bound (but present), with cover rubbing &... View more info
Price: $11.00
Publisher: New York, New York, U.S.A., Viking Press: 2000
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 70052
ISBN: 0670892726
Condition: Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
A first printing of this examination of the psychology and evolutionary history of dogs. Per the jacket flap, this work explores some surprising recent scientific findings that challenge conventional views about canine behavior. --- In tan and red paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket features endearing Colin Hawkins close-up photo of what might be a boxer. --- An excellent copy: clean, bright and newish. Unclipped jacket with slight soiling & curling to edges, else bright.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 263 pages View more info
By: BUONO, Vito
Price: $12.00
Publisher: Vercelli, Italy, White Star Publishers: 2006
Stock No.: 81771
ISBN: 8854401102
Condition: Very Good+ with no dust jacket
This book presents all breeds of dogs with dozens of full color photos, with an emphasis on puppies. The photos are accompanied by commentary in English by Vito Buono. An entry in publisher's "CubeBook" series. --- In pictorial hardcovers, with puppies on the cover and a Bassett Hound on the back. --- With retailer's sticker to back cover and a little rubbing, else a newish, bright, firmly bound copy.; Square 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); 736 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: London, Octopus Books: 1978
Stock No.: 74682
ISBN: 0706407644
Condition: Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket
A pleasing collection of reprinted horse-related stories by noted authors such as O. Henry, James Herriot, John Steinbeck and many others. In blue cloth-covered boards and dust jacket with illustration of a girl and her horse in mid-jump. With gift inscription on front free endpaper and moderate textblock edge soiling, otherwise a clean, unmarked copy. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 400 pages View more info
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Racine, Wisconsin U. S. A., Whitman Publishing Company: 1973
Stock No.: 76010
ISBN: 0307015661
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
In pictorial paper-covered hardcovers with green-toned illustrations by Mr. Gollub. A nice copy, though a bit yellowed & w/sticker removal evidence, front cover.; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 138 pages View more info
By: FOX, Michael W.
Price: $11.00
Publisher: New York, Coward, McCann & Geoghegan: 1972
Stock No.: 50353
ISBN: 0698103823
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
Stated 6th impression, in full red cloth covers w/lettering in gilt on spine. Lightly chipped jacket, with orig. $7.95 price unclipped and in removable protecive mylar. Inked presentation remarks on ffep. --- Focus here is what goes on in the mind of a dog, with examination of topics such as tail chasing and fear of thunder. With many b&w photos. Mr. Fox earned degrees in both veterinary science as well as in psychology. ; 50353; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); 240 pages View more info
By: GALLERSTEIN, Gary A.; ACKER, Heather
Price: $11.50
Publisher: New York, Howell Book House: 1994
Stock No.: 80780
ISBN: 0876059035
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
5th printing. This guide for those who keep birds focuses primarily on on maintaining a bird's health. Primary author is veteran veterinarian Gary Gallerstein, who is assisted by parrot keeper Heather Acker, and with illustrations by hawk keeper Nicole Perretta. With lots of black & white photos and a section of color plates at mid-book, as well as with black & white illustrations by Ms. Perretta. --- In pictorial boards with color image of parrot on cover. Lacks a dust jacket. --- With a chewed area to tail of spine (perhaps by a parrot or maybe a dog?) else a clean, firm copy.; Tall Octavo (... View more info
By: HANDELMAN, Marc
Price: $11.00
Publisher: New York, Herodias: 2000
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 83088
ISBN: 1928746136
Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket
A first edition of this "autobiography" of a Doberman-mix named Bala. Abandoned at least once, Bala is determined not let that happen again. With black & white photos by Michael Winsor. --- In dark red paper-covered boards with blindstamped titling to spine. Dust jacket features closeup image of Bala to cover. --- An excellent copy: clean and bright though with remainder mark to lower textblock edge. Bright, unclipped jacket in good shape.; Square 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); 140 pages View more info
Price: $12.00
Publisher: Golden, Colo. , U. S. A., Fulcrum Publishing: 1998
Inscription: Signed by Author
Stock No.: 72319
ISBN: 155591375x
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
Sharp copy, clean & bright. With author's signature, title page and sticker to that effect, front cover. ; 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 Inches; 224 pages; Signed by Author View more info
Price: $10.50
Publisher: Hauppauge, New York, Barron's Educational Series: 2002
Stock No.: 81454
ISBN: 0764118374
Condition: Very Good
A guide to the care and nurturing of seahorses for the marine aquarium. With plenty of color photos and black & white drawings. --- With back cover retailer's sticker, else clean, firm and unmarked.; Small Octavo (7-1/2 to 8 in. tall); 96 pages View more info
Price: $11.00
Publisher: New York, Carroll & Graf: 1997
Edition: First US Edition
Stock No.: 50688
ISBN: 0786704586
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
First US edition of a work first published in the UK by Robinson Publishing Ltd. Per the jacket flap, this work is ". . .a superb collection of the wonderfully diverse and prolific observations that have been recorded about dogs and their relations with us through the ages." With a brief foreword by HRH Prince Michael of Kent and a preface by editor Frank Jackson. --- In textured red paper-covered boards with titling in gilt on spine; satin ribbon bookmark sewn in. With color E. E. Marshall painting "Three Dogs" to cover. --- With a small chewed spot to tail of spine, else a cl... View more info
Price: $12.00
Publisher: New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons: 1942
Stock No.: 73031
Condition: Fair with no dust jacket
Bird hunting is enhanced with the well-trained dog; this 20th-century work examines all aspects of guns and dogs. Beautifully illustrated by Lynn Bogue Hunt. First Edition. Exposure to moisture has caused bleed-off from red cloth covers to endpapers; sizeable spot of mildew damage, front cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 277 pages View more info
By: MASSON, Jeffrey Moussaieff; WOLFE, Art
Price: $11.50
Publisher: New York, Bloomsbury USA: 2011
Stock No.: 80087
ISBN: 1608195651
Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
First printing of the first U.S. edition. In this interesting work, the authors travel the world to observe the universality of dogs in people's lives. With color photos throughout, depicting people and their dogs on various continents. --- In tan linen-finish paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Unclipped dust jacket with a mosaic of dog & people photos. --- A clean, newish, bright copy lacking damages; in similar jacket.; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall; (x), 166 pages View more info
By: SEWELL, Anna
Price: $12.00
Publisher: Racine, Wisconsin, Whitman Publishing Company: 1951
Stock No.: 82571
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
A reprint copy of the much-loved tale of a very special horse: Black Beauty. Original title: "Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse". Anna Sewell (1820-1878) first published this work in 1877, and lived to see it become one of the most popular children's books ever created. With illustrations by Robert Doremus. --- In pictorial paper-covered boards; all textblock edges tinted red. Volume has no dust jacket. --- Leaves are tanned, with crayon marks to front free endpaper, otherwise unmarked; covers have loosened but are holding, textblock remains tightly bound.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. ... View more info
By: SMITH, Jason
Price: $16.00
Publisher: Chanhassen, Minnesota, Creative Publishing international: 2003
Stock No.: 80261
ISBN: 1589231155
Condition: Near Fine with no dust jacket
A comprehensive guide to the selection, and training methods of obedience, pointing and retreiver skills for hunting dogs. Complete with lots of color photos and drawings. An entry in publisher's Complete Hunter series. --- In pictorial hardcovers. Lacks a dust jacket. --- A clean, bright, stable copy but with minor rubbing to covers.; The Complete Hunter; Quarto (11 to 13 in. tall) ; 144 pages View more info
By: SUARÈS, J. C.
Price: $10.00
Publisher: San Francisco, CollinsPublishersSan Francisco (Harper Collins): 1993
Stock No.: 79572
ISBN: 0002552493
Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket
A collection photos of Hollywood stars and their dogs, from Clark Gable's Buck (from The Call of the Wild) to Judy Garland's Toto (from The Wizard of Oz). Images, in black and white, from the films themselves or away from the movie set. --- In silver and white glossy pictorial covers with representative photos on front and back, duplicated on dust jacket. --- A clean, unmarked, firm copy in similar jacket.; Square Small Octavo (7-1/2 to 8 in. tall) ; 78 pages View more info
By: WATSON, Miller
Price: $10.00
Publisher: Neptune City, NJ, TFH Publications: 1989
Stock No.: 31028
ISBN: 0866227857
Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket
Per the back cover, "This book, illustrated entirely with full-color photos and drawings, presents sensible, easy-to-follow recommendations about basic dog training." (Title page lists title as "Basic Dog Training".) --- In pictorial covers with color photos of dogs and people on front and back. Volume lacks a dust jacket. --- An excellent copy: clean, unmarked and tightly bound.; 31028; Small Octavo (7-1/2 to 8 in. tall); 96 pages View more info
By: WHITEHEAD, Lt. Col. Hector F.
Price: $10.00
Publisher: London, W. & G. Foyle, Ltd: 1959
Stock No.: 83062
Condition: Good
A guide to the care and training of the spunky Cairn Terrier, "one of the most lovable and popular of all the Terrier family". With two sections of black & white photos. An entry in publisher's Foyles Handbooks series. --- In pictorial boards with image of a Cairn to cover. --- With chafing to and loss of outer clear skin at spine; otherwise binding in fairly decent shape in this Good only copy.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); 93 pages View more info
Price: $12.00
Publisher: London, Faber and Faber Ltd.: 1957
Edition: First Edition
Stock No.: 80956
Condition: Good with no dust jacket
First Edition. Irish-born Barbara Woodhouse became a fixture on U.K. television as a trainer of dogs. In this work, she provides advice when dealing with troublesome dogs. Includes several black & white plates. --- In textured off-white paper-covered boards with titling in black on spine. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- A Good only copy, with yellow highlighting on several leaves and with soiling to back cover; else a firm, solid copy.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall) ; 73 pages View more info
