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1924171423N.p.: N.p. 1924. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1924 silent film both showing canine actor Peter the Great. One with a mimeo snipe affixed to the verso the other with a distributor's notice regarding exploitation. <br /> <br /> A German Shepherd dog is the sole witness to a murder and helps his master escape when he is wrongfully accused of being the killer. <br /> <br /> Peter the Great was a German-born German Shepherd who appeared in six Hollywood films between 1922 and 1926. His career was cut short due to a violent altercation between his co-owners his trainer and another dog trainer in 1926 leading to a shootout and ultimately to Peter's death.<br /> <br /> 10 x 8 inches. Very Good toned with a few chips and wear at the corners and one with dampstains to the margins. N.p. unknown
1913610387Saint Petersburg: Printing House of Partnership E. Weyerman and Co. for A. Petrov 1913. Hardcover. Very Good. Second edition revised. Preface by A. Petrov. Small quarto. 44 2 publisher's ads pp. Text in Russian. With 34 monochrome illustrations. Half leather gilt and paper over boards. Leather heavily rubbed and boards a bit bowed a very good copy. The text and illustrations are fine. A nicely produced volume one of 600 copies printed. Printing House of Partnership E. Weyerman and Co. for A. Petrov] hardcover
