Retrievers "Paris" & "Melody". Walsh antique print c1878.

by Walsh, J.H.

Mr G. Brewis's Wavy-coated Retrievers "Paris" and "Melody".

Original hand-coloured 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 well-educated, and practised for some years as a surgeon. His was passionate about dogs, and was an expert in their management and the treatment of their illnesses. He wrote many sporting articles and books under the pen-name “Stonehenge”.  "The Dogs of the British Islands - being a Series of Articles (with illustrations) on their Various Breeds.." was illustrated with excellent engravings that have always been collected. In 1856 Walsh joined the staff of "The Field" journal, and by the end of the following year became its editor.

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