The Day of the Dog by George Barr McCutcheon, published by Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1905. This vintage hardcover features period green cloth boards with decorative front cover design, gilt-style lettering, an illustrated frontispiece by Harrison Fisher, and title-page decorations credited to Margaret and Helen Maitland Armstrong.
Quick Specs
Title: The Day of the Dog
Author: George Barr McCutcheon
Publisher: Dodd, Mead & Company, New York
Publication date shown: 1905
Illustrations: Harrison Fisher
Decorations: Margaret and Helen Maitland Armstrong
Format: Hardcover
Category: Books / Vintage fiction
Approximate shipping weight: 0.8 lb
Approximate packed dimensions: 8 x 6 x 4 in.
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear
Story & Significance
This early 20th century Dodd, Mead & Company hardcover has strong visual appeal, with an ornate floral cover design, decorative title page, and a period dog illustration. George Barr McCutcheon was a popular American fiction writer of the era, and this volume makes an attractive addition for collectors of vintage literature, decorative books, illustrated books, and early 1900s hardcover fiction.
Authenticity & Condition
This listing is for one vintage hardcover copy of The Day of the Dog. The title page shows Dodd, Mead & Company, New York, 1905. The book shows normal wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing to the cover and spine, softened and worn corners, light scuffs and marks to the cloth boards, edge wear, page toning, and general vintage patina.
The front cover decoration and spine lettering remain visible, and the illustrated frontispiece is present. Based on the photos, the binding appears intact, though the book should be handled as an older collectible volume. Interior pages may show age-related toning, small marks, foxing, or other minor imperfections typical of books from this period.
No claim is made that this is a first edition, signed copy, rare issue, or professionally graded book. Please review the photos carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
Why Buy This
Authentic 1905 hardcover published by Dodd, Mead & Company
Written by George Barr McCutcheon, author of Graustark
Includes period illustration by Harrison Fisher
Decorative title page and cover design with strong shelf appeal
Good choice for vintage book collectors, decorators, prop use, or early 20th century fiction displays
Shipping & Packaging
This book will be packed with reasonable protective materials to help preserve its current condition during normal handling in transit.
A handsome early 1900s hardcover with decorative appeal, collectible character, and honest vintage wear.
