xv, 474 pages, [18] leaves of plates: illustrations, colour portrait of Jock as frontispiece. Pictorial cloth with gilding. Lower corners slightly bumped. Name and "from R.M.C." in ink on front endpaper. Otherwise a tightly bound and very clean copy of this South African classic.
True first edition, with margin illustration of a confused dung beetle rolling its prize away using its front legs (page 65), contrary to the habit of its species! "Perhaps one of the best dog stories ever written. The volume has much interest for the 'Little People' for which it was written, and is equally appreciated by children of older growth. The fascinating hunting adventures and escapades are accompanied by graphic sketches in the margins of every page..." Mendelssohn, SOUTH AFRICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY volume 1, page 550.
- Binding Condition: Fine
- Overall Condition: Fine
- Size: 21 x 15 cm
- Sold By: Select Books
- Contact Person: David McLennan
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 021-4246955
- Preferred Payment Methods: Credit card; EFT
- Trade Associations: SABDA
