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The White Puppy Book

The White Puppy Book

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The White Puppy Book

by Cecil Aldin

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  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
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Very Good
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London: Henry Frowde and Hodder and Stoughton, c1909 . Cloth. Very Good. 9.5" by 9". Cecil Aldin. Famed illustrator Cecil Aldin's delightful 'White Puppy Book', an illustrated volume featuring a humorous tale concerning a troublesome young pup. A charming early twentieth century illustrated children's book by artist and illustrator Cecil Aldin. Aldin was best known for his delightful paintings and sketches of animals, sports, and rural life, with both of these volumes illustrated throughout. Illustrated with twelve colour plates. Collated, complete.Undated; dated circa 1909 via Jisc.In a scarce variant of the publisher's binding, featuring two white puppies to the front board, rather than one. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with back strip lightly age toned. Horizontal split to cloth at back strip centre. Discolouration to perimeters of rear board, with rubbing to fore edge of head of front board. Hinges strained, and a touch tender. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting to first few leaves, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Very Good

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Bookseller
Rooke Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
875F24
Title
The White Puppy Book
Author
Cecil Aldin
Illustrator
Cecil Aldin
Format/Binding
Cloth
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Henry Frowde and Hodder and Stoughton
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
c1909
Size
9.5" by 9"
Keywords
cecil aldin puppies dogs black puppy book puppies
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May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Tail
The heel of the spine.
Fore Edge
The portion of a book that is opposite the spine. That part of a book which faces the wall when shelved in a traditional...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Leaves
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