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

$50.00

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).