A H Trapman (53 results)

Condition: Fair. 319 pages. No dust jacket. Beige cloth. Contains black and white illustrated and photographic plates. Pages are moderately tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. Slight crinkling to paper at gutters, however binding remains firm. Plates are moderately tanned with some foxing. Occasional dog-eared corners. Thumb-marking present throughout. Boards have visible edge wear with corner bumping. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with some crushing to spine ends. Fraying to spine edges. Black marks with water staining to all surfaces. Pen scribbles to front board. Book has a slight forward lean. …

Condition: Fair. No Edition Remarks. 319 pages. No dust jacket. Grey cloth boards with lettering. Contains black and white illustrations. Pages and illustrations are heavily tanned with noticeable foxing throughout. More pronounced to free endpapers and pastedowns. Pencil markings to front free endpaper. Hinges are slightly cracked with exposed netting. Binding is slightly loose. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Lettering is darkened. Moderate tanning to spine and edges with crushing to spine ends. Minor splits to spine ends and corners causing cloth to be frayed. Visible wear marks to boards.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Thorne, Diana (illustrator).

Condition: New. Thorne, Diana (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION - IN THE ORIGINAL RED CLOTH : With an introduction by Albert Payson Terhune and illustrations reproduced from photographs, old prints, and a series of etchings by Diana Thorne. Titles stamped in black, black ruled borders. Verry good overall, clean, tightly bound, one minor cloth dint to top [l] of the upper board, no markings, good colour, but with a light fade, as often with red cloth coloured books. Light rubs only to the spine ends. Ffep with the top 20% cut neatly out { possibly previous owner removing a name or inscription ? }. Not a great miss! Contents are very good indeed. Although this book is found undated, there's an Author's note to page 11, dated 1929. 319 p., [16] leaves of plates : ill., diagrams. ;"Glossary": p. 309-311. Very good. [ S.J.].…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition edition. 344 pages. 8.30x5.50x0.80 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. Thorne, Diana (illustrator).

Condition: New. Thorne, Diana (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 4to 11" - 13" tall; 380 pp; Very nice tight clean attractive book.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 348 pages. 8.60x5.60x1.10 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Man's Best Friend: the Story of the Dog' is an extensive and engaging exploration of the canine world, tracing the profound relationship between humans and their most loyal companions. Written by A.H. Trapman, this work delves into the history, evolution, and diverse roles that dogs have played across various cultures and eras. From their origins as wild predators to their integration into the domestic sphere as protectors, hunters, and beloved family members, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the dog's journey alongside humanity.The narrative covers a wide range of topics, including the development of specific breeds, the psychological bond shared between master and hound, and the symbolic significance of dogs in folklore and art. Trapman combines historical research with observations on canine behavior, offering readers a deep appreciation for the intelligence and devotion characteristic of the species. 'Man's Best Friend: the Story of the Dog' serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the dog, highlighting why these animals have earned their place as an indispensable part of human life. This volume is a valuable resource for dog enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the social history of domestic animals.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st 1929, ice-blue buckram hardcovers, corners sl. bumped. Name penned on endpaper with faded antique ink, tanning to same page. Some shelf-lean. Overall Good to Vg condition. 8vo-size.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Man's Best Friend: the Story of the Dog' is an extensive and engaging exploration of the canine world, tracing the profound relationship between humans and their most loyal companions. Written by A.H. Trapman, this work delves into the history, evolution, and diverse roles that dogs have played across various cultures and eras. From their origins as wild predators to their integration into the domestic sphere as protectors, hunters, and beloved family members, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the dog's journey alongside humanity.The narrative covers a wide range of topics, including the development of specific breeds, the psychological bond shared between master and hound, and the symbolic significance of dogs in folklore and art. Trapman combines historical research with observations on canine behavior, offering readers a deep appreciation for the intelligence and devotion characteristic of the species. 'Man's Best Friend: the Story of the Dog' serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the dog, highlighting why these animals have earned their place as an indispensable part of human life. This volume is a valuable resource for dog enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the social history of domestic animals.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Trapman, A. H. The Dog: Man's best Friend. With an Introduction by Albert Payson Terhune. London, Hutchinson, (1929). 8°. Mit Frontispiz, 53 Abbildungen (u. a. von Diana Thorne) auf 15 Tafeln und 1 Textskizze. 319 Seiten. Originaler blaugrauer Leinenband. * Jones 265. - Innen gebräunt und vereinzelt fleckig. Einband angestaubt und bestoßen.…

hardcover. Condition: very good. Illustrated in black and white. 380 pages. Thick 8vo, natural cloth (spine rather sunned; some foxing on covers; front hinge neatly repaired). New York: Macaulay Company, 1928. Internally clean and tight. A very good copy.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Good Hardcover, tan cloth, introduction by Albert Payson Terhune, illustrated with prints and etchings by Diana Thorne. Thorne, Diana [illustrator] (illustrator).

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First Ed. 380 pages, some foxing to pages, stain on half title page from a Beagle, Bulletin No. 121 published by G. E. Conkey Co.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. Five stapled booklets in plain printed light card wraps. 8vos. All volumes have a little gentle edge wear to the card covers but are else neat, clean, bright and tight. These booklets contain a series of prints of articles and extended essays on aspects of the First Balkan War, 1912-13, which first appeared in either the Journal of the Royal United Services Institution or the United Service Magazine in 1913. Pallas Armata (literally Armed Athena, and also the title of a 1639 treatise on rapier fencing) was a series of reprints of important period memoirs and historical works published specifically for members of wargaming societies during the 1990s. It was intended to make rare and valuable works widely available at reasonable cost. The series was published by Gareth Simon, himself a wargamer, of Tonbridge in Kent.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Wonderful and very British. Terhune intro, pp319, illus. Frontis. Tables. Nice condition.