Pets
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1886 The Practical Horse KeeperLondon: 1886An uncommon work on horse training and care, by renowned Scottish veterinarian, George Fleming. Containing a tipped in letter and inscription written by the author.
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1948 With A Gun To The HillLondon: 1948A very smart, first edition copy of this memoir on hunting by Stephen Pilkington, fully illustrated and containing an inscription from the author. -
1911 Thoughts on Hunting, In a Series of Familiar LettersLondon: 1911A brightly illustrated edition of Sir Peter Beckford's letters on hunting, illustrated by George Denholm Armour.
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1870 Les ChatsParis: 1870A lovely edition du luxe of this unique and charming work by Champfleury, a series of illustrated essays on cats.
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1903 The Training of Wild AnimalsNew York: 1903The first edition of Frank Bostock's very scarce guide to the proper training of wild animals, an interesting work, this copy from the library of the American journalist Ralph Easley.
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1957 No Bars BetweenLondon: 1957A first edition autobiography of Alex Kerr, the lion tamer of Bertram Mills Circus, illustrated with amazing photographs of the big cats.
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1950 Getting to Know Your PonyLondon & Glasgow: 1950A superb copy of Lionel Edwards' charming volume on the care and love of ponies, illustrated by himself in colour.
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1908 The Wonders of the ZooLondon: 1908The first edition of this delightful account of wild animals found in zoos, illustrated throughout by Dorothy Hardy.
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1820 Thoughts on Hunting in a Series of Familiar Letters to a FriendLondon: 1820A smart leather-bound edition of Beckford's popular work on hunting.
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1931 Dog Show DaysLondon: 1931A very scarce volume with verses describing the events and breeds of dog at a dog show at Agricultural Hall in 1931.
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1892 Modern Practical Farriery, a Complete System of the Veterinary ArtLondon: 1892A concise work on the art of veterinary, an immense and incredibly useful work, illustrated beautiful with chromolithograph plates.
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1931 Thoughts Upon Hare and Fox Hunting in a Series of Letters to a FriendLondon: 1931A charming reprint of the 1796 edition of this work on the art of foxhunting.
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1878 The Management and Diseases of the DogLondon: 1878A scarce first edition of this charming and thorough work detailing the treatments of diseases common in dogs, illustrated throughout.
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1617 Cavalarice, or, the English Horseman: Contayning all the Art of Horse-ManshipLondon: 1617The second edition of this immensely important work on Arabian horses, written by the man, Robert Markham, who brought the now common breed to England for the first time. Illustrated with in-text woodcuts throughout. A very important work.
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1858 Anecdotes of DogsLondon: 1858An entertaining collection of humorous anecdotes on dogs, collected here by Edward Jesse. Illustrated with woodcuts throughout.
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1905 The Horse Talwin Morris Sample Book Design PlatesLondon: 1905A copy of The Horse, Its Treatment in Health and Disease in a Talwin Morris binding.
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1805 The Farmer's Calendar Arthur Young Agriculture Uncommon Sixth EditionLondon: 1805An uncommon work of a agricultural history by the noted writer and agriculturalist, Arthur Young.
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1963 2vols PATHOLOGY of Domestic ANIMALS Jubb PlatesLondon: 1963A two volume set of 'Pathology of Domestic Animals' in the original dustwrappers.
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1844 The Modern Pocket Farrier Veterinary Art Practical Guide Very ScarceLondon: 1844A very scarce copy of this guide for farriers.
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c1868 Modern Practical Farriery By W J Miles With Colour Illustrations EngravingLondon: c1868A fascinating work of animal care, by W. J. Miles, with numerous colour and black and white illustrations and diagrams throughout.
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1935 The Dear Dogs Ada Galsworthy Author Inscription IllustratedLondon; Toronto: 1935A delightful copy of Ada Galsworthy's 'The Dear Dogs', a celebration of the relationship between mankind and its pets. Includes an inscribed photograph of the author. -
c1920 Les Animaux Domestiques Pets in French Coloured PlatesParis : c1920A lovely book containing advice on pet care, and the benefits of keeping certain pets, in French.
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1905 Cecil Aldin A Gay Dog The Story Of A Foolish Year Illustrated 1st EditionLondon : 1905A first edition of this illustrated story by Cecil Aldin.
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1937 Barker Just Pups Beautiful Illustrations Puppy CareLondon : 1937A wonderfully illustrated book of puppies from the aptly named K. F. Barker.
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1897 Wild Traits in Tame Animals by Louis Robinson Illustrated First EditionLondon: 1897A first edition of this natural history book on Wild Traits in Tame Animals by Louis Robinson.