Dog Tales

Nigel Hemming

ISBN 10: 0952583364 / ISBN 13: 9780952583363

Published by Washington Green (FAPC) Limited, 1997

About this Item

RARE gilded & embossed illustrated hardcover book with dust-jacket. "Dog Tales" Text and Illustrations by Nigel Hemming. This is the First Edition published in Great Britain, 1997. Large & heavy book. Folio, 34.2 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.6 cm, Dark green cloth-covered boards, Gilt embossed lettering on spine, Glossy printed dust-jacket. 96 pages. Weight: 1.182 Kg. (1182 Grams). CONTENTS ARE LIKE NEW!!! However, there is light yellowing to inner edges of pages. Dust-jacket is clean & glossy, faint handling creases (very few), 2 horizontal lines of rubbing both sides, some scratches, tiny spot mark on reverse of front flap, edge wear. Spine is clean & sturdy, very slightly bumped at head, scuffed & faded either end. Cover is clean, slightly scuffed on back, edge wear. Corners are straight & a bit faded & scuffed. This is a RARE ITEM IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!!! A beautiful collection of 21 stories and poetry, both fictional and true, about dogs and our relationships with them, written by Great Britain's most successful Animal Artist & Painter Nigel Hemming. Accompanying the Dog Tales & verses are splendid colour paintings & drawings by the Author, amongst text and many full & double page. Stories include: "Like Father Like Son"; "Unspoken Words"; "Squatter's Rights"; "In the Dog House"; Young High;landers"; "Over and Under"; "Ladies in Waiting"; and "Stable Mates". IN STOCK in the UK!!! We post the same day, or if that's not possible, the very next working day. Seller's Ref: 319-A.

Seller Inventory # ABE-7335552036

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dog Tales
• Publisher: Washington Green (FAPC) Limited
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0952583364
• ISBN 13: 9780952583363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Nigel's work has been published in limited edition form since the mid 1980s. His published works and original paintings have featured in one-man shows as well as a number of shared exhibitions. In 1996 Nigel received The Fine Art Trade Guilds published 'Artist of the Year' award. "Nigel Hemming one of Britain's most collectable painters of working dogs and their part in country life tells the tales behind some of his favourite paintings in the collectors volume"(Quoted from back cover of book)