Author: William Secord. Bound in olive green fabric with bold gilt lettering on front cover & spine. Pub: Antique Collector's Club 1992. 1st ed. no d/j.  397 pages with 317 illustrations in colour & b/w. As near fine copy without any underlinings or marks. Covering an important historical overview through canine history, from 1840, when pure-bred dogs gained popularity. A beautiful gift for any dog lover.