compiled marion chappell (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Dogs and Their Masters Compiled by Marion Chappell London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1912. First Edition. Condition Very Good. Original publisher's cloth binding with bright gilt embossing to the front board and spine. Square boards and tight binding. Light age-related wear commensurate with the book's age. Contemporary ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Text block remains clean and well preserved throughout. A highly presentable copy. Description A charming and increasingly scarce Edwardian anthology celebrating the enduring relationship between dogs and their owners. Compiled by Marion Chappell and published by Smith, Elder & Co. in 1912, this delightful volume brings together a rich collection of literary extracts, anecdotes, reflections, and observations on man's most faithful companion. Bound in the publisher's original decorative cloth, the book retains its attractive gilt embellishment, making it both an engaging read and a handsome display piece. Comprising 253 pages, it offers a fascinating glimpse into early twentieth-century attitudes towards dogs and the special place they occupied in British life and literature. An appealing addition to collections of canine literature, sporting books, animal studies, Edwardian social history, or decorative antiquarian books.

Zustand: Good. Light wear to boards. Bumping. Content is aged toned. Loose pictures. No DJ.