Herding Dogs: Their Origins and Development in Britain
Language: English
Published by faber and faber, London, 1987
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Le Plessis Books, LISKEARD, CORNW, United KingdomLe Plessis Books
AbeBooks seller since July 3, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
£ 16.00
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1st edition, 1987. Expertly researched book on the origins and history of herding dogs in Britain from an experienced , "international judge and breeder". With a particular focus on the Border Collie and other Collies, but including the Corgi, the Kelpie, Lancashire & Ormskirk Heelers and Old English Sheepdogs. 253 pages printed and bound on black boards with silver, gilt titles to the spine. Black & white photographs and illustrations. Condition notes: occasional, small, 'page-turning' creases; small rubs to board edges; occasional fox-marks to page ends. Binding is tight, contents very tidy. Overall, in VGC. With non-clipped, pictorial dust-wrapper. Crease to length of inner fold; one cellotape repair to rear cover, small chips & rubs. Otherwise, wrapper is in 'Good-plus' condition. 8vo. [NB additional postage will be requested for international destinations].
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Herding Dogs: Their Origins and Development in Britain
- Author
- Combe, Iris
- Publisher
- faber and faber, London
- Publication year
- 1987
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- History & Politics, Literature, Natural History
Le Plessis Books
LISKEARD, CORNW, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since July 3, 2020
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