Lorna Countess Howe (10 results)

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1989). (1957) 1989 8th edition paperback. 8vo paperback (139 x 216mm). Pp235. B/w photograph plates. Slight browning and use, Tideline stickers and stamps. Solidly intact reading copy. A well-thought of manual of the breed which has run to several editions and numerous reprints over many years. This is the eighth edition of the book originally published in 1957 as The Popular Labrador Retriever. "In her original production, Lady Howe confined herself principally to the breed. The present edition is more comprehensive where newcomers to the breed are concerned. .", Dog World. Chapters include: Origin; The breed's greatest benefactor; The breed to date; Some famous Labradors at home and abroad; Type, colour, character and standards; Choice, care and training of the puppy; Starting a kennel; Breeding and whelping; Diet, care and accommodation; Showing; Field trials; The Labrador in sickness. Appendices: Kennel Club registrations; Champions, F.T. Champions, W.T. Champions, Sh. Champions, Ob. Champions; Dual Champions; Breed Champions; Selected pedigrees. .…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. Unclipped DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents with no markings, 215pp with B&W illustrations.

ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1989). (1957) 1989 8th edition paperback. 8vo paperback (139 x 216mm). Pp235. B/w photograph plates. Slight use, usual slight browning, smells slightly musty else solidly intact, second-hand paperback. A well-thought of manual of the breed which has run to several editions and numerous reprints over many years. This is the eighth edition of the book originally published in 1957 as The Popular Labrador Retriever. "In her original production, Lady Howe confined herself principally to the breed. The present edition is more comprehensive where newcomers to the breed are concerned. ." Dog World. Chapters include: Origin; The breed's greatest benefactor; The breed to date; Some famous Labradors at home and abroad; Type, colour, character and standards; Choice, care and training of the puppy; Starting a kennel; Breeding and whelping; Diet, care and accommodation; Showing; Field trials; The Labrador in sickness. Appendices: Kennel Club registrations; Champions, F.T. Champions, W.T. Champions, Sh. Champions, Ob. Champions; Dual Champions; Breed Champions; Selected pedigrees. .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 5th. 5th edition. The jacket is rubbed, worn and torn. There are closed tears, creases and chips along the edges. It is protected in cellophane. The boards show little wear. Internally, clean. Tightly bound. [ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 215 Pages, Illustrated. A Soundly Bound Book, Unmarked. Dustjacket Is Complete, No Tears, A Little Handling-Wear Only. Not Ex Library.

Octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG) illus; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.…

Brick Red Cloth. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 153pp, illustrated with black & white photographic plates, some foxing to edges and front and rear matter, brick red cloth with black-lettered spine, spine a little sunned, no dust jacket. Size: 8.5 x 6.5 Inches. Harold Moore of Copthorne (illustrator). Dogs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Undated c1931. Hardback copy in green cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Price clipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 448pp. Colour frontispiece, colour plates, b/w photographic plates and b/w diagrams within text, pasted-on colour illustration to front dustjacket. Green top page edges. Not library copy, no inscriptions, some wear to dustjacket edges. (25/1).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. LORNA, Countess Howe [135] pp. Popular Dogs 1961 Third Printing 8 1/2" x 5 3/4" w/ 31 illustrations.