SPORTING DOGS. By A. Croxton Smith. Plates by G. Vernon Stokes, R.B.A.

1938 1st edition, Large paper edition. Large 4to (228 x 292mm). Pp167. 8 tipped in colour plates, 16 b/w plates, text illustrations by G. Vernon Stokes, R.B.A., introduction by the Duchess of Newcastle. Brown cloth, upper board and spine titled in gilt. Large paper edition, limited to 250 numbered copies, signed by author and artist.

A compendium of information on the most well-known breeds of dog, illustrated with some excellent paintings and sketches by G. Vernon Stokes. Chapters include: Field sports in general; The hound family; Hare hunters; The Greyhound family; Eastern and Russian Greyhounds; The Retrievers; The Spaniels; The Setters; Pointers; Dogs of the Spitz type; The Dachsunds.