{"product_id":"a-look-at-cecil-aldin-s-dogs-and-hounds-1990","title":"A Look at Cecil Aldin’s Dogs and Hounds, 1990","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePublished in 1990 by The Lambourn Press, \u003cem\u003eA Look at Cecil Aldin’s Dogs and Hounds\u003c\/em\u003e by Rupert Collens.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBritish artist and illustrator Cecil Aldin (1870–1935) is particularly known for his charming depictions of dogs and hounds, sporting life and the English countryside. His drawings capture the character and movement of animals with a distinctive sense of warmth and gentle humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book looks at Aldin’s work and career through his drawings of dogs and hounds, bringing together Rupert Collens’ text with a selection of colour and black-and-white illustrations. It offers a lovely glimpse into Aldin’s way of observing and portraying the animals that featured so prominently throughout his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book’s oblong format is part of its appeal, giving it a distinctive feel and allowing the illustrations to be enjoyed across its 112 pages. It is the kind of book that can be left on a table and returned to from time to time, with something to discover each time it is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copyright page states \u003cem\u003eFirst published 1990\u003c\/em\u003e, making this a 1990 First Edition Trade Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming volume bringing together Cecil Aldin’s love of dogs and hounds and his wonderfully characterful illustrations. A lovely addition for collectors of Aldin’s work, or anyone with an appreciation for vintage British illustration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・・・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e𓉞 \u003cstrong\u003eT.C.C Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage books, this piece has naturally developed subtle changes in the colour and texture of the paper over time. The pages have a soft, natural toning consistent with age, accompanied by the gentle, unmistakable scent of an old book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from these natural signs of age, the book remains exceptionally clean and well preserved for its age, with both the contents and cover in very good condition. There is no noticeable staining or significant wear; the softly aged paper is the main reminder of its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feel of the aged paper and that familiar scent of a well-kept old book are part of its charm — quiet traces of time that give a vintage book its character and cannot quite be replicated in something newly printed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・・・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eapprox 29cm × 24.5cm\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRupert Collens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCecil Aldin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Lambourn Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod | Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Edition, 1990,  England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOblong \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHardback with Dust Jacket\u003c!-- notionvc: fb8fd6e8-4d62-47f0-ad9d-5fb0a0cfe88c --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e112 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・・・\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T.C.C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58834024989056,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/5804\/4544\/files\/MJXX1228copy.jpg?v=1788291344","url":"https:\/\/thecuriocabinet.co.uk\/en-kr\/products\/a-look-at-cecil-aldin-s-dogs-and-hounds-1990","provider":"T.C.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}