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London:: Ward, Lock and Co,, (1931). Hardcover first edition -. Good overall in olive green cloth with gilt titles to spine, dark green on front cover (some rubbing and wear to the edges and corners, a few spots to the tinting on the top edge, but a sturdy straight copy) No dust jacket. . First edition. Introduction by Lorna, Countess Howe. Illustrated by Ward Binks with 8 tipped in full color plates and with 64 pages of black and white plates and many diagrams by Hay Hutchinson. Among the breeds illustrated in color are the Airedale, Harlequin Great Dane, Cocker, English Setter,Pekingese, Greyhound, Bloodhound, and Wire Fox Terrier. Glossary. Index. 449 pp. A large heavy book.

New York:: The Viking Press,, (1967.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in blue illustrated boards, no dust jacket. . First US printing. The author's second novel, a story of the British Shire Horses set in the Cumberland countryside. Illustrated with black and white drawings by David Rook. xii, 209 pp.

Mechanicsburg, PA:: Stackpole Books,, (2005). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.). First US printing. Slightly revised from the first edition published in England. Photographs, appendices, endnotes, bibliography. xviii, 347 pp. Map endpapers showing the journey from Istanbul to Ireland between 1678-1803.

New York:: Harper Collins,, (2009.). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. The story of a San Francisco family who adopt a terrier mutt from the local animal shelter, only to discover that the dog hated men - including the author. SIGNED on the title page. 273 pp.

London:: Macmillan,, 1874.. Hardcover first edition -. Good overall in rust-colored cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front cover, and gilt and black illustration on front cover (tear to side of spine, previous owner's name, offsetting to endpapers, but otherwise a clean and appealing vintage copy) . First edition. A slim book which reveals that the "common" frog is not so common after all - instead it is a "animal of peculiarly specialized and perfect organization." Illustrated throughout with small drawings, may anatomical. A title in the Nature Series. 158 pp.

New York:: Grand Central Publishing, , (2008). First edition -. Fine in illustrated wrappers with self flaps. A well-produced pre-publication issue.. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) The story of a small-town librarian cat who touched the world. In addition to the story of this cat, this is a picture of changes in agriculture in the US as it affects small town rural Iowa. Although this was immediate bestseller, this advance reading copy is surprisingly uncommon. 277 pp.

New York:: Grand Central Publishing, , (2008). Hardcover -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. 3rd printing. The story of a small-town librarian cat who touched the world. In addition to the story of this cat, this is a picture of changes in agriculture in the US as it affects small town rural Iowa. 277 pp. Illustrated endpapers.

New York:: Chicken House, (2008). First edition -. Fne in illlustrated wrappers.. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) The story of the puppy nobody wanted. "After living happily in a warm home with an eleven-year old boy, a pit bull terrier is forced to survive on the streets, where its brave deeds surprise many residents who dislike or fear pit bulls." 197 pp.

Tavares, Florida: : Lifestyles Press,, (1996.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. The Dogs of the Cariboo were "an almost wild, mixed breed pack which roamed the streets of Wells, British Columbia, and the mountains roundabout. Their leader, Bruce, was a great, pewter dusted feral dog who, after their proper introduction, became Mary Genry's foremost native companion in a strange land." Other animals whose stories are told in this book include Popcorn, a young Dalmatian who shared a remarkable relationship with a string of racehorses; Gidget, the sea-going cat, swans Mike and Ike, the Williams cow, a sweet little Guernsey and more. 210 pp.

New York:: Skyhorse Publishing. , (2008.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. Discusses the difficulties Lava has in adjusting to life in the United States after being rescued from Iraq - and in particular PTSD - post-traumatic stress disorder - among vets, and the treatment or (more often) lack of treatment for it. Includes several appendices and a list of resources for vets. Photographs, endnotes, bibliography. 195 pp.

New York:: Norton,, (1978.). Near fine (prev owner's name.). Trade paperback. One of Sarton's most popular books, based on her own cat, this is the story of Tom Jones, a foundling. Illustrated by David Canright.

New York:: Harcourt Brace & Company,, (1998). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a like dustjacket (toning to the pages) . First printing. Short stories of people interacting with shelter animals and the author's personal story of events at one animal shelter in upstate New York. Photographic chapter headings. Index, 224 pp.

New York:: Riverhead Books,, 2011.. SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (a new copy.). First printing. The author's third book, which focuses on dog rescue, and its healing power not only for the dogs who are cared for and able to find good homes, but also for the people who bond with these animals. SIGNED on the title page. 173 pp plus a list of rescue groups.

New York:: St Martin's,, (2004.). Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.. 1st trade paperback printing. Illustrated with photographs. These are not cuddly cute puppies, but dogs long abandoned or living on the street since they were born - "dead dogs walking." Includes a new afterword about Quentin, the dog who survived a gas chamber. Works cited. 236 pp.

Salt Lake City:: Gibbs Smith, , (2001). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. Photographs and stories of some of the dogs which live at the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah - from Amra the Malamute sheriff to Jethro the shaggy-dog mayor, to Ginger, a Chesapeake Bay retriever who was liberated from a puppy mill. Small square format; 43 pp. Illustrated endpapers.

New York:: Lothrup, Lee & Shepherd,, (1989). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in near fine dust jacket (price-clipped). First printing. Traces the horse's origins and explores how horses have helped humans change the world over the last 6000 years - a book which reflects the enduring friendship between humans and horses. Illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and drawings, including several two page spreads. Somewhat oversized format. Notes, sources, index. 176 pp. Wraparound dust jacket illustration by Linda Storm.

New York:: Harcourt Brace & Company,, 1996.. Fine in a fine dustjacket.. Later printing. A prize-winning book for older children on the bond that develops between sled dogs and their owners. Paulsen has competed in the Itarod and brings his love of this sport to this very personal book. Illustrated in color by Ruth Wright Paulsen.

New York:: Norton,, (1995.). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in a fine dustjacket.. First printing. An entertaining and informative blend of cat lore and cat tales, rooted in the author's life with her three cats - the alpha Sasha, Charcoal and Tigger. 192 pp.

New York:: Harper Collins,, (1999.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing. "Monty Roberts relives their unique relationship, beginning with his first encounter with the wild horse in the high desert. During a dramatic three-day ride across a hundred miles, Monty Roberts used all his skill to connect with the little mustang he finally befriended." Illustrated with over 100 beautiful full color photographs by Dydyk, including some doublepage spreads. Slightly oversize format, printed on glossy paper throughout. 242 pp. Photographic endpapers.

New York:: Dutton,, (1955.). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in very good dust jacket (tear and associated creasing on front cover, 2 small peeled spots on spine of dj.). First US printing. The "autobiography" of the author's cat, written as a satire of the showbiz world. Wilson is best known as the author of the lyrics and music for 'The Boy Friend.' Illustrated with 54 drawings by the author. 125 pp.