By Anne Marks
London   Elliot Stock
10" by 7.5" xii, 97, [1]pp
A wonderfully fascinating volume on the history of the cat, with illustrations throughout.
By Anne Marks

1909 The Cat in History, Legend, and Art

London   Elliot Stock
10" by 7.5" xii, 97, [1]pp
A wonderfully fascinating volume on the history of the cat, with illustrations throughout.
£98.00
: 0.5kgs / : 840B54

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

A fascinating volume that explores the prominence of the cat in history, mythology, legend and superstition. Also exploring the importance of the cat in art, poetry and rhyme. 

The history of the cat dates back to the times of the ancient Egyptians when it was painted, sculpted and embalmed at death.  

Richly illustrated throughout with fourteen plates by the author. 
Collated, complete.

Condition

In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart with some light marks to the extremities. With a previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages.

Very Good

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