The Popular Scottish Terrier

First edition, first impression.  190, [2]pp, with seventy one monochrome illustrations.  Black cloth covered boards with gilt titles to spume.  8vo.  Cloth a little brushed, gently pushed in a spine tips.  Traces of dustiness to upper text block edge and hint of strip tanning on endpapers, else neat. clean and tight.  In its original matte dust wrapper, shelf worn, faded, chapped all round edges  and slightly sunned over spine, price clipped. A complete guide to the care and understanding of Scottish Terriers (Scottie dogs), covering their origins and history , breed standards, character, breeding, puppy-rearing, showing and judging and common ailments. Dorothy Caspersz was a prominent British dog enthusiast, breeder  and writer, known for her definitive guides on Scottish Terriers and her work with Cairn Terriers.  This 'Popular' Scottish Terriers is regarded as one  of her more notable works and provides a comprehensive guide to the breed.