Antique print of Rapid Ben and Bang's Boy dogs c1878.

by A. Baker

Mr. C.H. Beck's "Rapid Ben" and Mr. S. Price's "Bang's Boy" c1878.

Original wood engraving circa 1878 by Butterworth and Heath after a sketch by A. Baker for "The Dogs of the British Islands" first published circa 1867 by John Henry Walsh (1810-1888).

Walsh was educated for the medical profession, and practised for some years as a surgeon. He was passionate about dogs and an expert in their management and the treatment of their illnesses. Walsh became a sporting writer, and wrote many articles and books under the pen-name “Stonehenge”. In 1856 he joined the staff of "The Field" journal, and by the end of the following year became its editor.

Page size 24 x 18cm (9.5 x 7 inches).