Title: The Sketch Book of Dogs: 116 Drawings of All Recognized Breeds
Author: Worden, Felice
Publication: New York: Bernard Ackerman, 1945.
Description: First edition of this illustrated guide to all dog breeds that were recognized by the American Kennel Club at the time of publication. Each breed is depicted with a half-page of drawings, followed by a summary of the breed's history and appearance. The foreword and introduction note that the book will help dog show judges visualize breed standards and dog lovers identify dog breeds. Bound in full red cloth, with lettering stamped in black on the front cover and spine. In original unclipped ($2.00) red-brown dust jacket printed in brown and black, with the front panel containing illustrations of dogs and the back panel containing an advertisement for "Dogs for Democracy," a book about dogs serving in the U.S. military during World War Two, then ongoing. Text and illustrations printed in brown and black. 128 unnumbered pages; 10 x 6.75 inches.
Mildly rubbed corners and bumped spine ends; abrasion to front free endpaper; moderately worn dust jacket with small chips, several tears, and ghost pencil marking across the price. Very Good+ in a Very Good- dust jacket (not price-clipped). An attractive, collectible copy for the dog lover.
