HARDBACK "HARD TO FIND OUTSIDE THE US," SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1972* Publisher: Crown Pubs Inc.* Binding and cover condition: Grey cloth, gilt title to black spine label. No bumps or rubs to corners, absolutely minimal bump & very slight shelf wear to lower edge, no other visible faults. VG++* Jacket condition: Colour photo-illustrated dust wrapper with doubled top and bottom edges. NOT PRICE CLIPPED, showing shelf price of $15-00. No shelf wear but some fading to spine. VG* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Illustrated end papers. Clean, crisp, tight and bright, very slight marks to end papers, no marks to text, no other visible faults. Seems little used. VG++* Illustrations: Some colour & mostly b/w photos throughout.* Pages: 365 pp. text. xix pp. bibliography, glossary & index at rear.* Description: Here is the most authoritative book about cats covering in depth all the world?s important breeds, long haired and short haired, established and experimental. There are separate sections on virtually every breed recognised by the world?s Cat Fanciers, written by leading authorities on both sides of the Atlantic. This most comprehensive of cat books, provides all the information needed to guide owners of the non-pedigree house pet as well as the specialist with their breed of show cat. It is the most valuable source of reference material ever gathered in a single volume.* A NEAR FINE copy of the 1st. edition, with NO MAJOR FAULTS. This is a heavy item and the cost includes a small supplement for additional carriage costs.*

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Bookseller: Cocksparrow Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 5250
Title: Complete Cat Encyclopedia
Author: Grace (Edt) Pond
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - VG++/VG++/VG
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, 1st. Imp. FNL.
ISBN 10: 0517500175
ISBN 13: 9780517500170
Publisher: CROWN PUBLISHERS, INC.
Place of Publication: N.Y. USA 384
Date Published: 1972-01-01
Size: 28.4 x 21.8 x 3.6 cm

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