Animaux

1917 · 09505 — New York: E.P. Dutton 1917. Maroon hardcover cloth binding with gilt title and Irish Terrier illustration on front cover has slighlty cocked spine binding secure and tight. Bumped corners rubbed top and bottom of spine. Penciled gift inscription fep. Tissue between b/w frontispiece illustration of "Army" the hero of the story and the title page. 5 other b/w sketches in story. Interior clean and tight no writing tears or marks. Foxing. 111 pages. True story of a brave Irish Terrier dog - the bravery of a man the faithfulness of a dog the kind heart of the British Tommy and the wanton cruelty of the German Hun. Author heard the story from a Major Edgar and with the major's kind permission was allowed to elaborate it into this story which is told from the dog's viewpoint. A nice copy of a scarce title. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Illus. by Illustrated. 1st. Hardcover. Near Very Good/No Jacket. E.P. Dutton Hardcover