E. D. Cuming — Three Jovial Puppies

London, Blackie and Son Limited, c1911. Cloth. A scarce reprint of this beautifully illustrated children's book from J. A. Shepherd. Scarce reprint. Early edition. A delightful children's story in verse about the adventures of three young hunting hounds. With illustrations to each page. Written by Edward William Dirom Cuming, an English author. Illustrated by William James Affleck Shepherd, an English illustrator known for his anthropomorphic animal cartoons and drawings. In the original quarter cloth with pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Minor loss to the corner of the front board. The odd mark to the board. Light fading to the spine. Rear hinge tender but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light age toning. Very Good . Ill.: J. A. Shepherd. Very Good .