77/1786 [Cats]. Simpson, F. The Book of the Cat. London etc., Cassell and Comp., 1903, 1st ed., VIII,380,(4 publ. cat.)p., col. frontisp. and 11 col. plates, num. (full-p.) (photogr.) monochr. ills., orig. gilt dec. cl., 4to.

- Upper, lower and inner hinges weakening/ broken; title-p. w. owner's stamp. Spine-ends frayed; binding trifle soiled/ browned.

= First edition of this early overview of the feline species, providing a brief history, including references to cats in literature, practical information on cat care, discussions of the various breeds of cats (with an emphasis on Persians), information on the rearing of kittens, and sections on common diseases, breeding, cat shows, and photographing cats.