Book Details
| Author: | Kingston, W.H.G.: |
| Title: | Stories of Animal Sagacity. |
| Published: | London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1875. |
| Classification: | Catalogue 14 - Dogs and Cats/ Pets |
| Description: | With 60 illustrations by Harrison Weir. 264 pp. Frontispiece, vignette on title & 58 other beautifully detailed b/w plates and illustrations in text. A collection of 164 stories of animal wise animals divided into the following sections - Cats, Dogs, Horses, Donkeys, Elephants, Oxen, Savage and Other Animals & Birds. Previous owner's inscription dated 1876 on fep. Hinges cracked internally. Very occasional spot of foxing and finger soiling in text. All edges gilt. Maroon cloth boards with gilt lettering on front board and spine. Spine much faded. Gilt vignette of horse and dog on front board. Lettering and illustration on spine difficult to discern. Corners bumped and lightly rubbed. Boards patchily damp stained. Overall condition VG-. |
| Book Number: | #7137 |
| Price: | € 70.00 |
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