The Show Dog Being a Book Devoted to Describing th e Cardinal Virtues and Objectionable Features of All the Breeds of Dogs from the Show Ring Standpoint, with Mode of Treatment of the Dog Both in Health and Sickness. First edition 1901 with 120 photo illustrations. Association copy signed & inscribed the 1937 President of the American Kennel Club.

H. W. Huntington.

Published by Providence: Printed for the Author by Remington Printing Co, 1901

About this Item

First edition, association copy signed in 1905 & inscribed in 1937 by Russell H. Johnson, then President of the American Kennel Club, 8vo (9" x 6"), pp. (1-8), 9-212, 32 adv, 120 photo illustrations. Original black & white art nouveau decorated red-brown cloth. Very good+ clean copy with minor wear. Sheets clean unmarked, complete. Provenance: Signed and dated May 1905 by Russell H. Johnson & later inscribed in in pencil in May, 1937 when he was President of the American Kennel Club noting his youth & how ".dogs now are quite changed from these pictures, far better looking but I doubt as strong.". Rare. H9310 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Show Dog Being a Book Devoted to Describing th e Cardinal Virtues and Objectionable Features of All the Breeds of Dogs from the Show Ring Standpoint, with Mode of Treatment of the Dog Both in Health and Sickness. First edition 1901 with 120 photo illustrations. Association copy signed & inscribed the 1937 President of the American Kennel Club.
• Publisher: Providence: Printed for the Author by Remington Printing Co
• Publication Date: 1901
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nature & Animals
  • Association Copy
  • Antiquarian Books