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A Breed Apart Vol. II: A Tribute to the Sporting Dogs That Own Our Souls
by Truax, Doug (editor)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/Very Good+
- ISBN 10
- 0924357398
- ISBN 13
- 9780924357398
- Seller
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Martinsville, Virginia, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New Albany, Ohio, U.S.A.: Countrysport Press, 1994. A hint of edge and corner wear to the dj, gently scuffed and scratched, corners are very gently bumped and rubbed, some very light shelf wear, overall a very crisp and clean first edition (stated)! Extremely hard-to-find and out-of-print! Blue cloth with a gilt illustrationof a dog and gilt lettering on the front board and gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 189 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations! "Hunting dogs ---- the good, the bad, and the outrageous ---- are the bond that ties together the souls of wingshooters everywhere. Whether you're hunting for quail on a southern plantation, pheasants in the great midwestern grasslands, grouse in the north woods, chukars in the West, or waterfowl in a pothole marsh just about anywhere, the companionship of a hunting dog is one of the outdoors' greatest pleasures. Gathered here in Volume II of this two-volume set are more of today's finest writers. Each has contributed a unique story of his singular relationship with the dog (or dogs) that has shaped his life as a hunter.". First Edition / First Printing. Blue Cloth. Very Good+/Very Good+. Illus. by Bruce Langton. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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- Bookseller
- Conover Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 034248
- Title
- A Breed Apart Vol. II: A Tribute to the Sporting Dogs That Own Our Souls
- Author
- Truax, Doug (editor)
- Illustrator
- Bruce Langton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Edition
- First Edition / First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0924357398
- ISBN 13
- 9780924357398
- Publisher
- Countrysport Press
- Place of Publication
- New Albany, Ohio, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1994
- Keywords
- HUNTING DOGS SPORTS RECREATION CANINES DOMESTIC ANIMALS SHORT STORIES MULTIPLE AUTHORS ANTHOLOGIES
- Bookseller catalogs
- Outdoor Activities;
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About the Seller
Conover Books
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Martinsville, Virginia
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- Cloth
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