DOGS OF CHARACTER
- SIGNED
- London & New York: Eyre & Spottiswoode and Charles Scribner's Sons, 1927
London & New York: Eyre & Spottiswoode and Charles Scribner's Sons, 1927. Near fine.. Signed limited edition, one of only 250 numbered copies signed and with a drawing by Aldin, a lovely copy. The drawing, 2'' x 5'', is a charming picture of Cracker, Aldin's own bull terrier, sleeping on a couch. This book instructs children how to decide which breed to choose, how to train the dog, and relates stories about various dogs. Simply great. 11'' x 8''. Original quarter parchment, white printed boards. All edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Illustrated by Aldin with 7 full-page illustrations, 70 large partial page illustrations, and 2 color plates. viii, 117, [1] pages. Signed by Aldin, with original bull terrier drawing with red highlights, on limitation page. Slight bit of cover soil and toning to edges.
Details
Title
DOGS OF CHARACTER
Author
Aldin, Cecil
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
Eyre & Spottiswoode and Charles Scribner's Sons: London & New York
Date
1927