1899 A History and Description of the Modern Dogs of Great Britain and Ireland: Non-Sporting Division

Description

Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The third edition of this delightful volume studying the history of non-sporting dogs in Great Britain and Ireland, with this volume including discussions of 'toy, pet, fancy, and ladies' dogs'.

One volume in a series of similar works from author Rawdon Briggs Lee, a dog breeder himself, and prolific writer on the subject. The other works in this series examined terriers, collies, sheep dogs and sporting dogs.

This work is illustrated with twenty-three plates illustrated by Arthur Wardle and R. H. Moore, each retaining their original tissue guard. Collated, complete.

With four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear, and the armorial bookplate of Henry Courtney Brocklehurst, brother of Arctic explorer Sir Philip Brocklehurst, to the front pastedown.