The Foxhound of the Twentieth Century: The Breeding and Work of the Kennels of England

The Foxhound of the Twentieth Century: The Breeding and Work of the Kennels of England

Cuthbert, Bradley. London: George Routledge and Son, 1914.

Royal 8vo., xix, (1), 308 pp. including index. Colour frontis illustration with 2 captioned tissue guards, plus 16 colour plates with tissue guards, black and white plates and text illustrations. Title-page printed in red and black with publisher’s device. ¾ pebbled very deep red cloth, coated and textured to resemble morocco, raised bands and 6 compartments to spine, 2 ruled and lettered in gilt. Red cloth-covered boards. Moderate yellowish-green endpapers.

Light rub and wear to joints and corners. Tail of spine bent with moderate wear. A bright, clean copy.

A wealth of canine paintings, drawings and sketches throughout. Full of information on the hunts in various parts of England with small county maps at the head of each relevant chapter.

1st edition.

$175.00 CDN