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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Hardcover. 4to. Published by Serendipity Press, Wilmington, Delaware, 1997. Xvii, 18-147 pp. #306 of a limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed by J Blan van Urk on the FFEP. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. J. Blan van Urk (1902-1998) has written with wit and spice, this book for children and curious adults: Little Charlie The Fox. He reveals characteristics of an attractive, precocious animal who exhibits a cynical attitude toward life and people, yet he remains curious, interested and playful. All this lends itself to droll, satirical treatment. With broad strokes the author has developed a captivating and entertaining story. Little Charlie the fox is one of four cubs born to Mamma & Pappa fox. In this tale, Pappa Fox teaches Charlie and his siblings about foxhunting in a light-hearted, yet factual manner. Charlie and his brothers play various games with zest and humor. Behind his antics is much reality. For in foxhunting, he is the superstar. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 233 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Illus, 13 x 9.5", red cloth w/leather labels, 283 w/index, t.e.g., covers rubbed & soiled, spine label scratched, spine sunned, front inner hinge cracked. Chapters include "Prominent Foxhunters Of An Early Day", "When Is A Hunt Not A Hunt?", "The Toronto And North York Hunt". LIMITED TO 950 COPIES.