Bloodhound 'Don', the property of Mrs Humphries

Bloodhound 'Don', the property of Mrs Humphries

28 x 21cm (10.5 x 8 inches).

This original antique lithograph is from the renowned "The Book of The Dog" by Vero Shaw, published by Cassell in 1881. The color printing was of an exceptionally high standard and the illustrations are some of the finest portrayals of dogs. It contained the first color illustrations of the Bedlington Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Irish Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Fox Terrier, Pug, Italian Greyhound, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Irish Water Spaniel, Dachshund, Basset Hounds and Retriever. It is in good condition. The image area is clean and bright. There are a few handling marks in the white margin of the which can easily be covered by a matt when framing.

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