Guide to the Cats of the World by Howard Loxton

Guide to the Cats of the World

Text by Howard Loxton

Illustrations by Peter Warner

Treasure Press, 1987, ISBN 0907812090, colour and black and white illustrations, hardcover with illustrated laminated boards

Very Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, previous owners inscription on front end-paper (see photographs)

"Over 100 varieties of domestic cat are authoritatively described in this compact guide.  It includes those recognised by cat associations on both sides of the Atlantic and others still awaiting full breed status.  Here are familiar Longhairs, British Shorthairs, Siamese and Abyssinians; but also less-known hairless, bob-tailed and curly-coated cats, together with such exotic varieties as the Sphynx, Korat, Mau, Balinese, Turkish, Somali, Rex and Occicat.  Introductory chapters outline the origins and diversification of the entire cat family, then give valuable information on the acquisition, care, rearing and showing of the domestic cat."