Pekingese in Australia
by Godbold, B
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Ashmore, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
Brisbane: The Jacaranda Press, 1962. 156pp, portrait frontis, and 7 pp b/w photos. Prelims and endpages lightly foxed. Illustrated light card cover with loss of part of the last two letters in the first word of the title (probable price sticker removal). The book is wholly Australian from the opening chapter relating to the caravan journey across the continent to the final chapter on the care of the aged Pekingese as applicable to Australian conditions. Following introductory chapters, the book covers the history of the breed in NSW, Vic, SA, Qld, WA and in NZ, showing, grooming, breeding, selecting and rearing a puppy, general care, ailments, care of the dogs during the Australian summer, and anecdotes.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lawrence Jones (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 022532
- Title
- Pekingese in Australia
- Author
- Godbold, B
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Jacaranda Press
- Place of Publication
- Brisbane
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- Pekingese Dog Breed History in Australia Standard Judging Grooming Breeding Ailments Care During Australian Summer Anecdotes Lion Dogs Ch. Lu-Ling Katinka Ch. Ku-Ling Kyra Ch. Ku-Ling Kahra
- Bookseller catalogs
- Australiana & NZ; Pets, Zoos, Aquarium;
Terms of Sale
Lawrence Jones
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About the Seller
Lawrence Jones
Biblio member since 2006
Ashmore, Queensland
About Lawrence Jones
I carry a general stock of approx 70000 titles of which only a small percentage is online. Viewing at my Ashmore bookrooms is welcome by appointment. While not specializing I have a good selection of art, natural history, military and surfing in stock. I also have many other non-fiction subjects, as well as approx 10000 paperback fiction titles on hand.
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- Foxed
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- First Edition
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