Search Results: Animals: Domesticated & Pets from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1987. Paperback First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1987]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: no discernible wear to the extremities, but there is very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers;the pages have tanned a bit, due to aging; the binding leans somewhat, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Almost no wear, but still with several minor flaws: remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 274pp. Trade Paperback.

London, UK Pelham Books, 1986. Hardcover First Ed; but later printing. Fine in Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the most minute indications of use; barest hint of abrasion to front bottom corner tip; price intact; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 4to. 150pp. First Ed; but later printing [1986]. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Aaronco , 1995. Plastic Comb Fourth Edition, Revised and Expanded (1995). First published in 1973. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: a former owner's colorful "tedddy bear" designed bookplate (personalized) at the lower corner of the title page; light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the laminated wrapper covers; the plastic comb binding is in excellent shape and remains secure; the text is clean. This is a Remainder, showing a mark at the bottom edge. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome working copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and some other minor flaws. NOT Book-Club or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 9 x 0.6 inches). 265 pages. Liberally illustrated with duotone photographs, drawings, diagrams, and designs. Language: English. Weight: 23.4 ounces. Paperback: Plastic Comb Binding. Recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Philadelphia, PA J.B. Lippincott Company, 1972. Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows no discernible flaws, except that the binding shows slight lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ is very lightly sunned at the back strip, though the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 209pp. Hardback with DJ.

Santa Cruz, CA Ormond Aebi, 1975. Hardcover First Edition (1975), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. First Edition (1975), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no perceptible imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows a hint of sunning to the olive and orange background field of the backstrip; else flawless; the black titles and designs thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; unclipped; mylar-protected. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.35 x 6.4 x 0.85 inches). 184 pages.… Read More

San Jose, CA Carrier's Beekeeping Supplies, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1982), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a small, faint line of stain at the bottom edge of the front panel; mild nudges to the lower corner tips; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfection. Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows mild rubbing to the panels and the resultant very faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; two tiny, closed tears at the… Read More

Sebastopol, CA Voice & Vision Publishing, 1997. Hardcover Limited Edition INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Limited Edition, #416 of 500. Hardback in DJ / Slipcased. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only the slightest spine lean, common in books of this shape; else flawless; binding perfectly secure; text clean. DJ unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. Slipcase in Fine condition. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. Squarish 4to. 124pp. Introduction by Elaine Sichel. Hardback with DJ. Best Friends is a celebration of compassion and a moving reminder of the special bond we share with our companion animal friends. Best Friends features heartwarming images of over 100 pets who have been cared for and given a second chance thanks to non-profit animal shelters nationwide. You'll meet animals rescued from fires, floods, and earthquakes, taken from unkind owners, abandoned or left homeless when an owner died, and rehabilitated after injury or illness. An introductory… Read More

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1920. Hardcover Second Edition [1920], Revised & Enlarged. Second Edition [1920], Revised & Enlarged. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint soiling. Binding square and secure; text clean. Ownership notation at front pastedown end paper in pen and again at the rear pasted down end paper in pencil. Small notation in pencil also at the front paste down. The pages are ever-so-slightly tanned, due to agiing, though the paper quality is quite high. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xviii + 483pp. 16 Photographic Plates and numerous Black & White drawings throughout text. Revised and Arranged by the Editor, who was Professor of Animal Industry in the University of Pennsylvania. Edited and with a Preface by L.H. Bailey. The First Edition was published in 1916. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Dorset Press, 1992. Hardcover Reprint Edition; First Printing thus. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very light use. Book shows just a touch of wear the heel of the backstrip; else no discernible wear at all; former owner's name and date at front free endpaper; binding shows slight spine lean, but remains perfectly secure; else flawless; text clean. DJ shows mild rubbing; unclipped. Overall, remains close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 251 pages. Reprint Edition; First Printing thus. Hardback with DJ.

Waltham, MA Sunshine Books, 1999. Paperback First Edition (1999), Second Printing. Warmly INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 7.55 x 0.55 inches). x, 206 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 18.6 ounces. First Edition (1999), Second Printing. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. Positive reinforcement that works! In this remarkable book, Alexandra Kurland shows you how and why to… Read More

Waltham, MA Sunshine Books, Inc., 2000. Paperback First Edition Thus (2000), Fifth Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows a small patch of thumb-smudging at the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very close-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive cosmetic flaw only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 7.55 x 0.55 inches). xi, 209 pages. Illustrated with drawings in black & white by the author. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound. Karen Pryor Clicker Books. First Edition Thus (2000), Fifth Printing. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

New York, NY Random House, 1979. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to extremities; a little faint blanching along the top edge; some foxing at the top edge and the fore-edge shows a touch of thumbing; binding remains square and secure; text clean. DJ shows similar minor rubbing and soiling; light wear to extremities; faint sunning at backstrip; price unclipped, but a small section of the flap has been clipped at the bottom corner; mylar-protected. Overall, a sturdy reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Consultant: Susan McLellan, D.V.M. First Ed; later printing. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1969. Hardcover Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to extremities; slightest spine lean; some very faint spotting at the tinted top edge; binding secure; text clean. DJ shows the mildest rubbing; light wear to extremities; some creasing at the inside front flap; price clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 267pp. Includes the [then] Current Rules of the American Kennel Club. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Hardback with DJ.

Waltham, MA Sunshine Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2003); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a tiny stain at the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases. Free of creased or dog-eared pages. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing the mildest wear and a single, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches). x, 74 pages. Introduction by Dr. Jeff Werber. Language: English. Weight: 5.6 ounces. jeffwerberpets Series. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Chicago, IL Playboy Press, 1977. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to the extremities; foxing at the top edge; the pages have tanned considerably, due to aging; mild rubbing along the bottom edge of the boards and this has caused some soiling at same; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate rubbing and faint but pervasive soiling; light wear to extremities, with two short, closed tears at the bottom of the front panel; former owner's last name inked in small letters at the front pastedown endpaper; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a structurally sound, tightly bound copy showing some wear in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 306pp. Deckle Fore-edge. Hardback with DJ.

Las Vegas, NV Epic Publishing, 2001. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed, so stated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 288pp. Hardback with DJ. I absolutely loved this book and can't stop talking about it. Mr. Leeds was inspired to revolutionize the pet hospitality industry back in 1970 when his pet ocelot died while being boarded due to neglect. He investigated and found conditions unsatisfactory. Mr. Leeds believed in his idea and went forth never minding the naysayers. He met with Ray Kroc and together started a dream come true! It is an interesting book from an animal lover's perspective as well as an entrepreneurial adventure. I am very glad to see that he has done so well! Mr. Leeds has a heart for all of God's creatures. I found it interesting that when he and Ray Kroc were first beginning, taking the risk of starting this… Read More

New York, NY Ballantine Publishing Group: Ballantine Bks, 1980. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus [1980], so stated. First Edition Thus [1980], so stated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; mild overall rubbing to the wrapper covers; the faintest soiling to the white background portions of the wrapper covers; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Shows mild wear, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.25 x 0.75 inches). 276 pages. Maps. Weight: 5.6 ounces. Mass Market Paperback. Set in the majestic wilderness of British Columbia - the thrilling and heartwarming true story of a savage dog and the man he came to love.

Miami, FL Ferrets, Inc. , 1994. Hardcover First Edition (1994), so stated. First Edition (1994), so stated. Very Near Fine: the front corners are very mildly bumped; the lamination shows very mild rubbing; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.35 x 8.75 x 0.35 inches). 146 pages. Illustrated with drawings and designs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 9.2 ounces. Hardback: Pictorial Laminate Boards. Excellant up-to-date guide to owning a ferret. Not only contains factual information, but also relates the personal experiences of… Read More

Miami, FL Ferrets, Inc. , 1994. Hardcover First Edition (1994), so stated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1994), so stated. Near Fine: the head of the back strip is very mildly bumped; the binding shows barely discernible lean and is very slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.35 x 8.75 x 0.35 inches). 146 pages. Illustrated with drawings and designs in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 9.2 ounces. Hardback: Pictorial Laminate Boards. Excellant up-to-date guide to owning a ferret. Not only contains factual information, but also relates the personal… Read More

Emmaus, PA Rodale Books, 1999. Hardcover First Ed; later printing. Near Fine: shows very mild rubbing to the lamination. The binding hinges are ever so slightly sprung, but remain square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 459pp. First Ed; later printing. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. Dogs and cats can't tell us where (or if) it hurts, so it's up to us to figure out what's going on and to make them feel better. This comprehensive handbook tells you how to diagnose and treat everything that can go wrong with your canine and feline… Read More