Author: Collier, V.W.F.
Title: Dogs of China and Japan - In Nature and Art
Description: London. William Heinemannn. 1921. First Edition. Quarto. Hardcover. Good. Top and Bottom of spine are slightly bumped as are the corners.. 207 pages, text in English. 4 edge uncut. 8 colour plates preceded by tissue guards. Other images are black and white. Foxing to first free endpaper and some scattered foxing throughout. On inner board residue of ex-libris and on first free endpaper some tape residue. Book itself is in a very good condition. An early but extensive study into the importance of the dog in Chinese and Japanese life, history and art. An extraordinary subject and a fascinating study.

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