Skipper Guide Dog by Bartlett Arthur (13 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No dustjacket; cover quite worn with faded gold letters and scuffed edges; writing inside front but not in pages; binding loosening but pages are intact; still very readable.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st. Blue hardcover cloth binding clean square and tight, gilt titles. 1945 Christmas inscription ffep. B/W frontispiece illustration shows a German Shepherd Dog with a guide dog harness. Interior has some foxing, but mostly clean and tight. Story of a seeing-eye dog based on actual dogs. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Cue, Harold C. (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. This book is bound in green boards with a bright plate on the front cover + bright gilt letters. The gilt letters on the spine are faded. There is wear on the spine tips & cover corners. The book has a slight slant. The contents are clean, the binding is tight. Frontispiece.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no dj. First Edition. This is the story of a Guide Dog named Skipper and his journey to become a guide dog. The book features green boards with gold lettering that is fading on the spine. There is a cameo of Skipper on the front and a beautiful black and white illustration opposite the title page. The binding is tight and square and all in all the volume is in good condition. This was nevre a library book. Harold Cue (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 1st Edition. Skipper: The Guide Dog, by Arthur C. Bartlett, published W. A. Wilde Company, Boston, 1913. Book is in very good condition. Boards, pages, spine, and hinges are in very good condition. DJ (only a partial piece is in book. Most of the DJ is missing. Book is considered scrace. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 315 pages; A wonderfully preserved copy. Bright, snug and very neat in original color pictorial dust jacket. Bound in publisher's ribbed green cloth with color pictorial panel mounted to the front board; bordering in black and title lettering brightly in gilt to cover and spine. Text clean, fresh and unmarked. Dust jacket lightly toned and slightly shelf soiled to the white background with small, shallow chips to the corner tips and spine ends. Dust jacket art and frontis by Harold Cue. Handsome copy. NF/VG.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the extraordinary world of Seeing Eye dogs and their profound impact on the lives of visually impaired individuals. The author paints a vivid picture of the unique bond between humans and canines, highlighting the transformative power of these specially trained dogs. Set against the backdrop of a time when guide dogs for the blind were a relatively new concept, the narrative follows the journey of a German Shepherd puppy named Skipper, from her playful puppyhood to her rigorous training at a school modeled after The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey. Readers will witness Skipper's remarkable growth and unwavering dedication as she learns to become the "eyes" for her human partner, Ben. The book explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It showcases the incredible abilities of Seeing Eye dogs, their unwavering commitment to their handlers, and the profound sense of independence they bring to those they serve. Through Skipper's story, the author sheds light on the challenges and rewards of training these exceptional animals, offering readers a glimpse into the world of service dogs and their invaluable contributions to society. Ultimately, this heartwarming tale celebrates the extraordinary partnership between humans and dogs, demonstrating how the unwavering loyalty and guidance of a Seeing Eye dog can empower individuals to overcome obstacles and embrace life with newfound confidence and freedom. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1933 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 332 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 332.…