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1. Abercrombie, Barbara; Graham, Mark (illustrator) (1994). Charlie Anderson. London: Puffin Books / Penguin Group (NZ). Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, stapled (rusted), colour drawings, creases & scuffing spine, minor edgewear, label on flyleaf. Delightful children's picture story about a cat called Charlie who has two homes, two names, and two families who love him. The full-age illustrations bring the story of this very lucky cat to life. ISBN/ASIN: 014054464X. Our Book No: 40087. $10 AUD.

2. Alexandra, Belinda (2020). The Divine Feline: A Chic Cat Lady's Guide to Woman's Best Friend. Sydney: Murdoch Books. 271 pp. Hardback octavo, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black velvet spine, blue boards, decorative gilt border front cover, illustrated endpapers, minimal colour loss few places endpapers (printing error) Belinda Alexandra, a popular Australian writer of historical novels, is also an ardent cat lover. In this beautiful book she shares the bond between women and their cats. Belinda shares her own experiences, looks at the relationship between women and cats throughout history, and solves behavioural questions in a whimsical and practical way. A very special book for any cat lover. Illustrated by Murdoch Books. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760525750. Our Book No: 40939. $25 AUD.

3. Anonymous (1913). POSTCARD: Colour Card Depicting a Ginger Tabby Cat with a Bell. [USA]: Publisher Not Stated. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, very good condition, colour drawing one side, written text on reverse side, corners & background little rubbed, some light toning, minor edgewear. Postcard oblong, colour drawing one side (no 7072 in corner). This beautiful cat is very life-like. The written text on reverse side is dated 1913. The stamp is a one cent U.S. stamp. Our Book No: 40163. $15 AUD.

4. Barber, Antonia; Bayley, Nicola (illustrator) (1993). The Mousehole Cat (Reprint ed). London: Walker Books. 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, corner tips front cover little scuffed, tiny scuff fore-edge rear cover, minor edgewear, cover design differs from stock photo. A children's picture story based on an old Cornish legend of Tom Bawcock. The beautiful drawings make this very special story come alive. The author has a cottage in Mousehole, Cornwall. ISBN/ASIN: 0744523532. Our Book No: 29962. $10 AUD.

5. Barnes & Noble, publisher (2005). CALENDAR 2005: Cats: Includes Mini Grids of May-Dec. 2004 (1st ed). London: Barnes & Noble Publishing. Inc. 12 + 3 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, corner tips covers little scuffed, few corner tips slightly creased, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated by cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one side and the days of the month on the other. Each photo has a little story about the cat's breed and markings. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0760751374. Our Book No: 40527. $15 AUD.

6. Becker, Marty; Spadafori, Gina (2006). Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet? Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. 221 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear, base spine bumped, tiny mark top edge & rear cover. Written by the resident vet on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America". The author answers many of the questions asked by cat lovers. Subtitle: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered about Feline Unfathomables, Medical Mysteries & Befuddling Behaviors. ISBN/ASIN: 0757305733. Our Book No: 24787. $10 AUD.

7. Bessant, Claire (2004). The Cat Whisperer: The Secret of How to Talk to Your Cat (Reprint ed). London: John Blake Publications. 183 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, colour photos centre spread, black & white drawings, edges lightly foxed, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear. This fascinating book by Claire Bessant is the ultimate guide to forging a more meaningful bond with your pet. The book explains how cats function as cats - what they like, what they dislike, how they behave - and uses that knowledge to help you build a real relationship with your pet on a day-to-day basis. The author runs the Feline Advisory Bureau, a British charity. ISBN/ASIN: 1904034748. Our Book No: 24598. $12 AUD.

8. Bloom, Amelia (2003). Cat Massage: New Ways to Indulge Your Feline Friend. Sydney: Lansdowne Publishing. 80 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), colour drawings, minimal edgewear jacket. In this little book, Amelia Bloom shows you practical and straight-forward techniques to massage your feline friend. It can be used for fun and relaxation, but can also benefit your cat's health. A delightful way of releasing your own stress as well. This would be a great gift book for a cat loving person. ISBN/ASIN: 1741100461. Our Book No: 24023. $10 AUD.

9. Booth, Louise (2014). When Fraser Met Billy: The Rescue Cat that Transformed a Little Boy's Life (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 310 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, tiny mark fore-edge, minor edgewear corners. This is the story of a 4-year-old autistic boy named Fraser. He was prone to anxiety and sudden emotional traumas over the smallest of things. He changed when he met Billy the beautiful grey and white rescue cat who had been abandoned by his owners. Billy was constantly at Fraser's side and had a very calming effect on him. The author is Fraser's mother. The family live on the Queen's Balmoral Estate where her husband Chris is the Estate's electrician. This wonderful story will make you laugh as well as cry and rejoice at the power of the bond between a child and his cat. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444769234. Our Book No: 29329. $18 AUD.

10. Bowen, James; Jenkins, Garry (2012). A Street Cat Named Bob (1st p/b ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 275 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. This is the story of Bob the cat who the author nursed after he found him curled up in his hallway. The author’s life was turned around after he and Bob became inseparable and their diverse and sometime difficult lives would change for the better as their scars healed. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444737103. Our Book No: 40045. $15 AUD.

11. Bradshaw, John (2013). Cat Sense: The Feline Enigma Revealed (1st ed). London: Allen Lane / Penguin Books. 306 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), many black & white illustrations, figures, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear jacket. In this very important book, an animal behavior and welfare expert uses groundbreaking research into human-animal interactions to show us the world from a cat's perspective. Eloquent, humane, and filled with valuable advice, this book aims to appeal as much to cat owners as it does to those interested in understanding the latest science of animal behavior. ISBN/ASIN: 9781846145940. Our Book No: 29023. $25 AUD.

12. Brash, Nicholas; de Paauw, Wendy (illustrator) (1989). Alphacats. Sydney: Hutchinson Australia / Bow Press. 54 pp. Hardback large square quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), full-page colour illustrations, minor edgewear jacket. This beautiful children's picture book by Nicholas Brash is a fun and unusual way to teach children the letters of the alphabet. Australian locations are added to the cat's names to make a rhyme. For example: "Kakadu Katherine, with her Knapsack full of Knick-Knacks, cooks her Kettle on the Kindling, Knitting the night away." An Australian animal or two is hidden in each of the 26 (A to Z) pictures for you to find. Beautiful intricate illustrations by Wendy de Paauw. ISBN/ASIN: 0091696305. Our Book No: 27817. $30 AUD.

13. Braun, Lilian Jackson (2003). The Cat Who Brought Down the House (1st p/b ed). London: Headline. 244 pp. Paperback, good condition, spine creased, pages faintly toned, base spine rubbed, small tear base front cover, minor edgewear. A Jim Qwilleran feline whodunnit. Qwill and his two detecting felines solve a mystery surrounding the arrival of a film actress, and the birdnapping of her Amazon parrots. ISBN/ASIN: 0755305256. Our Book No: 26232. $10 AUD.

14. Brown, Helen (2018). Bono: The Rescue Cat who Helped Me Find My Way Home (1st ed). Sydney: HarperCollins. 303 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minimal edgewear corner tips. This is a warm and often funny book about love, life and recovery. It's also a book about a very special rock-star rescue cat with a big heart that Helen was enticed to adopt upon coming to live in New York. By the author of "Cleo”, and based on her Huffington Post blog. ISBN/ASIN: 9780733338045. Our Book No: 40193. $20 AUD.

15. Browntrout, publisher; Boniece, M.E. et al. (photos) (2002). CALENDAR 2002: The Literate Cat Deluxe CALENDAR (1st ed). San Francisco: Browntrout Publishers. 12 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, tiny hole first two pages, tiny tear one hole used for hanging, corner tips covers little creased, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated with cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other with two small photos and a notable piece of literature about cats. Includes one bonus image with 4 month (Sept. - Dec. 2001) planner. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 076313810X. Our Book No: 17900. $15 AUD.

16. Calhoun, Mary; Bonners, Susan (illustrator) (1981). Audubon Cat. New York: Eagle Library / William Morrow. 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition, pictorial cover (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (little chipped, closed tear top spine, tiny piece missing base spine, flap price-clipped). This beautiful children's picture story by Mary Calhoun about the adventures of Hilda the cat will delight cat lovers. Set in the Rockies, this story is full of fun and shows her love of all forms of wildlife. Beautiful illustrations by Susan Bonners show the beauty of a Western autumn and a very charming feline heroine. ISBN/ASIN: 0688322530. Our Book No: 28010. $20 AUD.

17. Catherall, Arthur; Smith, Stanley (illustrator) (1970). Duel in the High Hills (Special Australian ed). London / Melbourne: J. M. Dent & Sons / Cambridge University Press (Australia). 156 pp. Paperback, very good condition, flexible covers, black & white drawings, rear cover little marked, minor edgewear corners & top edge. Australian school edition. This school reader for young adults is about a 13-year-old boy named Temba who has to get help alone, after his father is wounded by a snow leopard in the Himalayan Hills. The snow leopard finds peace with her kittens in the Indian Hills, after being hunted and wounded. This book is suitable for older children. Our Book No: 29113. $15 AUD.

18. Church, Christine (1998). Housecat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound (Reprint ed). New York: Howell Book House. 193 pp. Hardback wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, black & white text-photos & drawings, colour frontispiece, faint foxing edges, minor edgewear jacket corners lightly worn (top corner tips scuffed, faint foxing reverse side), endpapers little creased near spine (printing error). Christine Church provides a complete practical guide to creating a safe, healthy, stimulating world for your cat, written specifically for indoor-only cats. She discusses how to recognize and alleviate stress to a rundown of litter on the market to how to remove cat fur from your furniture. A wonderful book for cat lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 0876051425. Our Book No: 41170. $25 AUD.

19. Clarence, Captain; Payne, Graeme (illustrator) (2003). The Very Cool Cats of Jacamasu. Grafton, NSW: Captain Clarence Enterprises. 54 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear bottom corner tip front cover. Captain Clarence provides a children's picture book with poems about cats. The large colourful illustrations by Graeme Payne and humorous poems make this a fun book. Suggested age 4 - 8 years. Published in Grafton, New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 097503331X. Our Book No: 28632. $20 AUD.

20. Clarke, Lynne A. (2012). A Place for a Friendly Lion: Living and Learning in Africa. [Adelaide]: Self-Published: Lynne A. Clarke. 219 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good plus condition, black & white text-photos, minimal edgewear, few tiny marks flyleaf, autograph (author's written dedication). Lynne A. Clarke lived and taught at Msalato near Dodoma in Tanzania for two and a half years, from 2010 to 2012, but found herself the learner. This book is written with charm and wit, and follows on from her previous book 'Munguishi Weavings'. ISBN/ASIN: 9780646583488. Our Book No: 27220. $30 AUD.

21. Clarke, Mollie (1946). The Four Cats [Little Things Series]. [Sydney]: [Ayres & James]. 14 pp. Paperback small quarto, pictorial coloured card covers, stapled (staples rusted), fair plus condition, colour drawings, small tear across spine & pages, covers & pages toned as usual, edgewear (small edge tears & corner creases), old price mark front cover. A delightful collectible book for children of all ages. The bright colourful drawings and simple text will appeal especially to very young children. (No date but 1946, Trove.) SALE PRICE. Our Book No: 21656. $10 AUD.

22. Colwell, Eileen; Julian-Ottie, Vanessa (illustrator) (1993). Cats in a Basket: Stories and Poems to Read Aloud (1st ed). London: Viking / Penguin Books. 122 pp. Hardback small, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, black & white drawings, spine minimally faded, minor edgewear. Eileen Colwell provides a delightful collection of stories and poems for young children. The charming sketches will appeal to any age. Illustrated by Vanessa Julian-Ottie. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0670837105. Our Book No: 26432. $10 AUD.

23. Cooper, Gwen (2010). Homer's Odyssey: The Touching True Story of the Blind, Abandoned Kitten who Became the World's Bravest Cat (1st ed). London: Bantam Books. 287 pp. Paperback octavo, very good plus condition, black & white vignette photos, minimal edgewear. This is a once-in-a-lifetime story of an extraordinary cat and his human companion. It celebrates the refusal to accept limits-on love, ability, or hope-against overwhelming odds. ISBN/ASIN: 9780593066409. Our Book No: 26207. $15 AUD.

24. Corrin, Ruth; Hurford, John (illustrator) (1991). Mr Cat. Auckland: Random Century. 32 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A children's picture story by Ruth Corin about Grandpa worrying that his cat is getting too fat. A sensitive story about childbirth for children. Illustrated by John Hurford. ISBN/ASIN: 1869411234. Our Book No: 9730. $16 AUD.

25. Cox, Tom; Mullen, Edie (illustrator) (2008). Under The Paw: Confessions of a Cat Man (Reprint ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 240 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), illustrated endpapers, edges little foxed (mainly top edge), pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. Tom Cox writes about owning seven of the most charismatic cats in Norfolk. He particularly tells the story of his long and chequered relationship with 'The Bear', his oldest and most sensitive survivor moggy. ISBN/ASIN: 9781847371416. Our Book No: 28336. $15 AUD.

26. Coxon, Michele (1998). The Cat who Lost His Purr (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, full-page colour drawings, covers creased, laminate slightly lifting corner tips front cover, light toning inside covers, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story by Michele Coxon about a cat named Bootle. Bootle looks everywhere for his lost purr, and only finds it when his owners return. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. ISBN/ASIN: 187584645X. Our Book No: 29415. $10 AUD.

27. Coxon, Michele (2000). Where's My Kitten? A Hide-and-seek Flap Book (Reprint ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 13 pp. Paperback oblong quarto, very good condition, colour drawings (lift-up flaps), crease along spine, laminate lifting corner tips front cover, light imprint inside rear cover, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture counting book has a surprise on every page. Lift the flap to help Mother Cat look for her adventuresome kitten. The exquisite illustrations are by the author. Written by the author of The Cat Who Lost His Purr. Novelty item: liftup flaps. ISBN/ASIN: 1875846859. Our Book No: 27954. $12 AUD.

28. Coxon, Michele (2002). Kitten's Adventure (Australian ed). Sydney, Mascot: Koala Books. 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This delightful children's picture story by Michele Coxon is about a kitten named Bonnie. Bonnie goes on an adventure and meets many different animals and birds. The exquisite illustrations are by the British author. A wonderful book for cat lovers of all ages. Australian edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0864614853. Our Book No: 29751. $15 AUD.

29. Dale, Rodney (1997). Cats in Books: A Celebration of Cat Illustration Through the Ages (1st ed). New York: Harry N. Abrams. 112 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour & black & white drawings, illustrated endpapers, minor edgewear jacket. This delightful book has 100 illustrations (75 in colour), drawn from 1000 years of manuscripts and books. Selected and introduced by Rodney Dale. Cat lovers and book lovers alike will be enchanted by the cats shown in this distinctive book. The author puts the cats and the illustrations into historical and literary context. ISBN/ASIN: 0810940450. Our Book No: 31036. $30 AUD.

30. Davis, Jim (2000). Comic Syndication Portfolio: Garfield (1st ed). Kansas City, MO: Universal Press Syndicate. 33 (includes folder) pp. Paperback small quarto, coloured card folder (loose sheets inserted), very good condition, black & white & colour cartoons, minor edge creasing folder, staple holes sheets (not cartoons), tiny edge tear one sheet, tiny rust mark one sheet, minimal edgewear. Comic syndicate portfolio for Garfield, the famous cat, drawn by American cartoonist Jim Davis, first published in 1978. The information sheets contains: Garfield profile: Cat facts: A giant in the industry: Who's comics tops?: Top drawers, Garfield, a cartoon classic (3 pages): Jim Davis takes care of Garfield/Garfield takes care of Jim Davis (3 pages): Milestones in Garfield history (2 pages): Garfield and Dilbert tops in top papers: The biggest strips in big newspapers: Comics survey: The verdict's in - most favourite comics. The comic strips are: 2 single pages, 2 folded single pages (foreign language), 4 folded black & white single pages, 2 colour folded single pages (all have comics on one side and reverse side blank). A lot of fun for Garfield fans. Our Book No: 30777. $40 AUD.

31. Davis, Karen Leigh (2001). Compatible Cats: Keeping a Contented Feline in a Peaceful Household (Reprint ed). Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational. 161 pp. Paperback small square octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. This wonderful Barrons book by Karen Leigh Davis is packed with useful information and photos to help if you are considering having more than one cat or bringing other animals into the house to live with your cat. ISBN/ASIN: 0764114786. Our Book No: 23847. $12 AUD.

32. de Fossard, Esta; Bartram, Haworth (photographer) (1976). Catkin: The Curious Kitten (1st ed). Melbourne: Childerset. 32 pp. Paperback quarto, very good condition, full-page colour photos, minor edgewear. A delightful Australian children's picture story about the adventures of a cat, by Esta de Fossard. Photographs by Haworth Bartram. First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0909404100. Our Book No: 3157. $15 AUD.

33. Dosa, David (2010). Making the Rounds with Oscar: The Inspiring Story of a Doctor, His Patients and a Very Special Cat (Reprint ed). London: Headline Review. 248 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, tiny scuff top spine, pages lightly toned, corners front cover little creased, minor edgewear. This is the true story of a very special cat named Oscar (pet therapy), and the author who is a doctor at Steer House Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre on Rhode Island. Oscar sits with and comforts the patients, and can sense when they are ready to die, which enables staff to let the families know that the end is close. The author's story is warm and sometimes funny, and it is a true insight into a world rarely seen from the outside. ISBN/ASIN: 9780755318124. Our Book No: 29027. $15 AUD.

34. Dudley, Ernest; Nockels, David (illustrator) (1970). Arthur (1st ed). London: Frederick Muller. 42 pp. Hardback square octavo, dustjacket, good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white & colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear, light creasing endpapers, few scratches & dents jacket (tiny scuff top spine, sticker mark front cover), old tape marks pastedowns & jacket flaps. This beautifully illustrated children's picture story is about a white cat named Arthur who ate with his paw. He has many adventures, including being rescued by Prince Philip in his famous helicopter! This is a gentle happy story which will appeal to animal lovers of any age. The author is well-known as the BBC's Armchair Detective. Our Book No: 27527. $15 AUD.

35. Eustace, May (1979). 100 Years of Siamese Cats (Australian ed) [One Hundred Years]. Sydney: Cassell. 106 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white photos, minor edgewear jacket (minor foxing reverse side), minor foxing edges, owner's written name. Australian edition of a book by May Eustace, an Irish cat fancier and judge. A wonderful book for all cat lovers about the remarkable history of the Siamese cat. There is a beautiful poem by Michael Joseph about a Siamese cat at the rear of the book. ISBN/ASIN: 0726926671. Our Book No: 3474. $15 AUD.

36. Finden, Susan (2010). Casper the Commuting Cat: The True Story of the Cat Who Rode the Bus and Stole Our Hearts (1st ed). London: Simon & Schuster. 226 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour photos, minor edgewear jacket. First edition. A warm touching true story about a very special black & white cat who traveled on the local buses in Britain. ISBN/ASIN: 9780857200082. Our Book No: 26703. $15 AUD.

37. Flinders, Matthew; Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (illustrator) (1997). Trim: The Story of a Brave, Seafaring Cat (Reprint ed). Sydney: Angus & Robertson. 52 pp. Hardback very small, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, blue endpapers, single-colour drawings, minimal edgewear. (This copy title: A Biographical Tribute to the Memory of Trim, by Matthew Flinders. Illustrated by Annette Macarthur-Onslow.) Little children's book about the true story brave cat, Trim, who travelled with Matthew Flinders on his sea voyages around the world, including circumnavigation of Australia starting from Sydney. As written with affection by the famous British navigator, Matthew Flinders, himself. ISBN/ASIN: 9780207196140. Our Book No: 9324. $12 AUD.

38. Fogle, Bruce (2007). If Your Cat Could Talk: A Language Course for Humans (Revised ed). London: Dorling Kindersley. 160 pp. Paperback large wide octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos, minor edgewear corners front cover, faint impressions front cover This very special book by Bruce Fogle will help any cat person to develop a better relationship with their cat, learn how the cat communicates using its behaviour, body language, and voice, and discover the real relationship between cats and people. Includes a chapter on getting older and illness. The many photos will keep any cat person happy for ages. (Originally published in 1992 as 'Know Your Cat’, here revised.). ISBN/ASIN: 9781405319867. Our Book No: 41177. $20 AUD.

39. Fook, Jan (editor); Hawthorne, Susan (editor); Klein, Renate (editor) (2003). Cat Tales: The Meaning of Cats in Women's Lives (1st ed). Melbourne: Spinifex Press. 219 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, single-colour & black & white text-photos, minor edgewear corner tips, faint foxing edges, tiny black texta marks bottom edge & front cover. This beautiful book has more than 80 women from many countries and cultures who tell their stories about their feline friendships. There are cats of all colours and sizes from the city, the bush, and the farm. Cats who open fridges, sign contracts, and cats-in-drag. The many photos have different coloured backgrounds such as green, purple with the black or tabby cat the main feature. A wonderful gift fur a cat lover. ISBN/ASIN: 1876756373. Our Book No: 30205. $20 AUD.

40. Forsythe, Frank E.; Forsythe, Annie (writer); Somers, Jim (drawings) (2000). Frankly Speaking: Excerpts from the True Memoirs of a Remarkable Cat. Maroochydore, QLD: Annie Forsythe. 67 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition, black & white & colour drawings, spine ends rubbed, covers little creased & rubbed, cover corners slightly creased, minor edgewear. This is a very funny story about a cat named Frank. He tells his story and many adventures through his human family. The book is related in an up-beat style, Frank’s droll and rather acerbic wit preludes sentimentality. ISBN/ASIN: 0646393243. Our Book No: 30395. $18 AUD.

41. Gallico, Paul; Burton, Jane (photographer); Gallico, Virginia (photographer) (1982). Honorable Cat (Reprint ed) [Honourable Cat]. New York: Crown Publishers. 158 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. Paul Gallico has written a delightful classic of verse written by a cat about the feline character, embedded in a sumptuous picture gallery of cat photos. ISBN/ASIN: 0517548879. Our Book No: 10762A. $15 AUD.

42. Gallico, Paul (2011). Jennie (New ed) [Essential Modern Classics]. London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 347 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, minor edgewear. Young adults fiction novel about Peter, a boy who wakes from a serious accident to find himself transformed into a cat. The world is a dangerous place for him, until he is befriended by the kindly cat Jennie. This beautiful story is as special as the first time it was published in 1950. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007395194. Our Book No: 28821. $12 AUD.

43. Gernhardt, Robert; Gernhardt, Almut (illustrator); Talbot, Kathrine (translator) (1980). What a Day! (1st translated ed). London: Jonathan Cape. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, very good condition, pictorial cover, delightful colour drawings, spine ends & cover corners little rubbed, flyleaves & title page little toned & foxed, edges lightly foxed. A children's picture book originally published in Germany under the title 'Was fur ein Tag' in 1978. A collection of verse about cats by Robert Gernhardt and sketches by Alma Gernhardt. The life-like illustrations would appeal to any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0224018442. Our Book No: 29105. $15 AUD.

44. Gibb-Cumming, Sally (1987). Who Lives in Your TV? Sydney, Frenchs Forest: Lilyfield Publications. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (few black & white), minor edgewear. A charming fairy story by Sally Gibb-Cumming about some little telves (TV elves) who work inside every television set. Jaffa the cat seems to know what these cheeky little telves are up to. A delightful book with bright colourful illustrations that will entertain children and adults alike. ISBN/ASIN: 0730101789. Our Book No: 23220. $25 AUD.

45. Greene, Vivien (2006). Laurel for Libby: A Tale with Cuts (Facsimile ed). Oxford: Bodleian Library. 39 pp. Hardback small, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (woodcuts), minor edgewear jacket (rear cover edge little creased). This tale was preserved in an unpublished manuscript by Vivien Greene, the wife of Graham Greene, and based on a dream she had on September 14, 1937. It tells the story of "The oldest cat in Bristol" who was born in the summer of 1862 and lived through four major wars, the peace of Berlin and the treaty of Versailles. The whimsical story of this richly-marked tabby with a silvery muzzle and a tendency to dribble was presented by the author to her husband as a gift on their 10th wedding anniversary. The story is printed in the authors own hand and illustrated with charming woodcuts of Libby herself. ISBN/ASIN: 185124350X. Our Book No: 26219. $10 AUD.

46. Haddon, Celia (2010). Cats Behaving Badly: Why Cats Do the Funny Things They Do (Reprint ed). London: Ebury / Random House. 248 pp. Hardback small octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings, pages faintly toned, top corner covers little bumped, top corners jacket little creased (minor edgewear). Despite the title, the author provides many practical hints to many situations that only cats can produce. The light-hearted drawings add to the many stories about cats. This book will keep any cat lover busy for hours. ISBN/ASIN: 9780091932152. Our Book No: 28687. $15 AUD.

47. Haddon, Celia (2012). Tilly: The Ugliest Cat in the Shelter: How I Rescued Her and She Rescued Me. London: Hamlyn. 240 pp. Paperback, very good condition, colour photos inside covers, spine ends little rubbed, light foxing edges, minor edgewear. This is the story of a small very unhappy kitten that the author adopted from the Oxfordshire shelter. Tilly was scared and almost feral when she was taken home. Due to the authors help she became a very special cat who would bring her owner mice when Celia did not feel well enough to cook after her Cancer operation. This is a warm uplifting story that shows how cats can help you through hard times. ISBN/ASIN: 9780600624660. Our Book No: 28937. $12 AUD.

48. Haddon, Celia (2015). Toby the Cross-eyed Stray: A Story of Love, Death and Cats (1st ed). London: Hamlyn. 240 pp. Paperback small trade, good condition, colour photos inside covers, spine creased, light toning pages, rear hinge slightly split (pages firm), covers minimally creased & marked, minor edgewear corner tips. This is the story of a cross-eyed, bedraggled, ginger stray who comes into Celia's life just when she needs him most. Celia tells about her alcoholic struggles as a Fleet Street journalist during the 1960s. Celia's husband Ronnie is a former war correspondent with an amazing career, and he forms a strong bond with Toby, and finds him a comfort during his battle to survive cancer. Toby and Tilly (a former rescue cat from a shelter and featured in Celia's previous book) learn to tolerate each other and both comfort Celia when Ron loses his battle with cancer. This is a warm uplifting story that shows how cats can help you through hard times. ISBN/ASIN: 9780600630982. Our Book No: 30598. $10 AUD.

49. Harrison, Frederick (1989). Travelling Cat: A Journey Round Britain With Pugwash (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 112 pp. Paperback wide trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, light foxing edges & few pages, small scuff front cover, rear cover lightly marked, minor edgewear. Frederick Harrison recounts the people and places he and his cat Pugwash encountered on their journey around Britain. Beautifully written with a wry humour, warmth and a wonderful sense of the ridiculous, this very funny and endearing book has many photos that are as entertaining as the text. ISBN/ASIN: 0586206949. Our Book No: 28347. $12 AUD.

50. Hartnett, Sonya; Masciullo, Lucia (illustrator) (2015). Come Down, Cat! (1st p/b ed). Melbourne: Penguin Group Australia. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, bottom corner tip front cover lightly creased. A children's picture story about Nicholas and his cat. Cat won't come down from the roof, and Nicholas wants her to come inside where she will be safe and warm. This is a story of bravery, friendship, and the things that we are capable of doing for those we treasure the most. Shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for Younger Readers. ISBN/ASIN: 9780143506997. Our Book No: 29340. $15 AUD.

51. Hayward, Janet (2007). Living Proof that Cats do have Nine Lives (1st ed). Wollombi, NSW: Exisle Publishing. 151 pp. Hardback small wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), minor edgewear jacket, spine ends little rubbed. This book is a collection of true stories from around the world, in which the heroes and heroines appear to prove these theories without a shadow of doubt. The stories include cats who have survived horrendous natural disasters, others who have travelled unbelievable distances to return home, and heart warming stories of once neglected and abandoned cats who have gone on to become show winners! ISBN/ASIN: 9780908988983. Our Book No: 40251. $18 AUD.

52. Horsley, Pea (2010). Heart to Heart: Incredible and Heartwarming Stories From the Woman Who Talks With Animals (1st ed). London: Harper Element. 284 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is the story of Pea Horsley, a professional animal communicator who tracks lost animals, helps troubled pets and explains how to understand your pet. The author describes the fascinating characters she meets through her inspirational work with cats, dogs and other animals. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007326600. Our Book No: 28980. $15 AUD.

53. Hubbard, Athleen; Gidas, Marie (illustrator) (1984). A Pen and Four Paws, by Horrie Hamish Hubbard. Melbourne, Kew: National Guide Dogs. 32 pp. Paperback small octavo, very good condition, stapled, card covers, black & white drawings, yellow-tinted paper, minor edgewear. Children's literature. Cats have always played an important role in the training of guide dog puppies. There are always several around the National Guide Dog Training Centre in Kew, Melbourne The reason for this is that guide dogs of the future must be familiar with cats and consider them good friends. This delightful little book is suitable for all ages, as Horrie the cat has made sure to include easy-to-read poems and the charming drawings to make the poems come alive. Includes photo of the author and his cat Horrie. Our Book No: 23894. $12 AUD.

54. Ivory, Lesley Anne (1991). Cats in the Sun (1st ed). London: Collins. 24 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, pictorial endpapers, colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. Cat lovers will love this delightful book with the bright artistic sketches and happy stories by Lesley Anne Ivory, the well-known English illustrator. She tells one story about her visit to Africa where she saw two nests of kittens at a cafe. She visited daily for a week to see how they were going, the owner said "she could have one kitten, no problem!" "Oh yes, there is a problem," said her husband. "She already has twelve at home"! First edition. ISBN/ASIN: 0001913921. Our Book No: 2502. $20 AUD.

55. Ivory, Lesley Anne (1993). Cats Among the Toys (1st ed). London: HarperCollins. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback oblong small quarto, dustjacket, pictorial cover, very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), full-page colour drawings, illustrated endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. Her delightful full-page paintings of cats are accompanied by colour drawings of collectable toys. The author combines her three loves, cats, toys and design. The little cat stuffed with catmint is Octopussy's favourite toy - he searches for him on every page. This beautiful book is a treasure trove of cats and historical toys which will appeal to all cat lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 0001936433. Our Book No: 26266. $14 AUD.

56. Johnson, Pam (1994). Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems (Reprint ed). Berkeley, CA: Crossing Press. 154 pp. Paperback large octavo, very good plus condition, black & white photos & drawings, minimal edgewear. The author is a feline behaviour consultant who works on a referral basis by veterinarians. ISBN/ASIN: 9780895947109. Our Book No: 27019. $20 AUD.

57. Kerr, Judith (2000). Mog: The Forgetful Cat (1st this ed). London: Harper / HarperCollins. 38 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good plus condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket. This is the 30th Anniversary edition of this very special children's picture story about Mog the cat by Judith Kerr, and his many adventures. He helps to catch a burglar, and ends up getting a medal for bravery. ISBN/ASIN: 0001955071. Our Book No: 40885. $30 AUD.

58. Kerr, Judith (2002). Mog on Fox Night (Reprint ed). London: Collins. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback large octavo, good condition, colour drawings, some creases & marks covers & pages & edges, minor edgewear, written & dated dedication title page. A special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. This time he meets some cheeky foxes who eat the dinner he does not want. A well-loved copy which makes this story very special. ISBN/ASIN: 0006645011. Our Book No: 27854. $10 AUD.

59. Kerr, Judith (2005). Mog and the Baby (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, good plus condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers & some pages, cover corner tips & spine little creased, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007171323. Our Book No: 29923. $10 AUD.

60. Kerr, Judith (2006). Mog in the Dark (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 44 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour drawings, minor creases covers, minor edgewear. This is another special children's picture story about Mog the cat and his many adventures. There is a picture on the rear cover of the author and her cat who looks like Mog! ISBN/ASIN: 9780007171330. Our Book No: 28669. $14 AUD.

61. King, Suzanne (2005). Adventures of Penny and Motto the Persians: A Collection of Poems, Paintings, Drawings and Photographs. Dural, NSW: The Author / Suzanne King. 59 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings, colour photos, minimal edgewear jacket. Suzanne King tells the story of her much loved Persian cats. Motto and Silva Penny, both show cats born in Australia with American ancestry, inspired her to write this collection of poems based on the story and actual events of their lives. This collection of poems, paintings, drawings and photos will delight children and cat-lovers alike. ISBN/ASIN: 073166373X. Our Book No: 24440. $30 AUD.

62. Kroll, Jeri; James, Ann (illustrator) (1998). A Coat of Cats (1st ed). Melbourne,: Thomas C. Lothian. 28 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket, good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings (full-page), orange endpapers, few foxed spots first two pages & last page, minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story for cat-lovers of all ages, by Jeri Kroll. Once there was an old lady who lived alone, or so her neighbours said, but she lived with seven cats who loved her. One day, the old lady is moved to a 'shiny new flat' and has to give her cats up. The cats have long memories, as well as nine lives - they miss her as much as she misses them. Late one night, the old lady braves very cold weather to check on them and that's when they prove how much she means to them. The beautiful drawings by Ann James will bring a smile to anyone. ISBN/ASIN: 0850919533. Our Book No: 31081. $15 AUD.

63. Lindsay, Norman (1991). Norman Lindsay's Cats (Reprint ed). Sydney: Pan Macmillan. 64 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. A delightful collection of Australian artist Norman Lindsay's sketches of his cats that he lived with at his home at Springwood in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. The text is by an artist friend, Douglas Stewart. Includes an essay by Douglas Stewart (The artist as a cat fancier) and by Normal Lindsay (The cats of Springwood). Originally published, 1975 (this is the 1991 new edition.). ISBN/ASIN: 0725104074. Our Book No: 13727. $25 AUD.

64. Lindsay, Norman; Stewart, Meg (introduction) (2001). Norman Lindsay: Artful Cats. Bungendore, NSW: Odana Publications. 144 pp. Hardback quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings (some full-page). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. A delightful collection of Norman Lindsay's sketches of his much loved cats. The text is by a friend of the Australian artist, Meg Stewart. Includes letters from Lindsay, some written by the cats! Note: Norman Lindsay is Irish-Australian as his father was born in Ireland. (1 of 3 available copies.). ISBN/ASIN: 0908154496. Our Book No: 2633. $50 AUD.

65. Lyne, Nairda (1983). Granny Stayput. Hobart: National Trust of Australia (Tasmania). 32 pp. Paperback small square quarto, very good condition, black & white drawings (colour front cover), bottom corner tip front cover creased, some edgewear. Granny O'Grady lives with her grey tabby cat, Albert in a tiny terrace. She refuses to move when the council wants to bulldoze her house for a carpark. A scarce, delightful children's story for all ages; the black & white drawings make this a very special story. SCARCE. ISBN/ASIN: 0909575096. Our Book No: 20577. $15 AUD.

66. Macarthur-Onslow, Annette (1977). Minnie (Reprint ed). Sydney: Ure Smith. 64 pp. Hardback quarto, good plus condition, pictorial cover, black & white & colour drawings, tiny scuff bottom corner tip rear cover & spine ends, spine little faded, light foxing few pages, faint foxing endpapers. Delightful children's picture tale about a cat in the Cotswold woods, England, by Australian children's writer Annette Macarthur-Onslow. The charming illustrations bring this wonderful story to life. ISBN/ASIN: 0725400455. Our Book No: 3811. $15 AUD.

67. Mackay Brown, George (2012). Six Lives of Fankle the Cat (Reprint ed). Edinburgh: Kelpies / Floris Books. 128 pp. Paperback small trade, very good plus condition, minor edgewear. This is the story for young adults of Fankle, the skinny black kitten that Jenny has adopted. He is no ordinary kitten, he has lived six lives so far and tells Jenny tales of his former lives. This very special book is a rich and rewarding read for adults and children alike. ISBN/ASIN: 9780863159824. Our Book No: 40373. $10 AUD.

68. MacRobert, Virginia (2010). Gin's Tonic: Ocean Voyage Inner Journey (1st stated ed). Hong Kong: Proverse Hong Kong. 536 pp. Paperback thick octavo, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name & date). This book is the daily record of a journey around the world. Virginia MacRobert, Henry the dog, Coco the cat, and some crew members shared her journey. They took a long journey under sail in the catamaran sailing vessel Dai Long Wan. They left the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in October, 2006, and arrived back in March 2008, which took 493 days to complete a circumnavigation. This log of their voyage records real-life episodes with pirates, terrific storms and breakdowns in the middle of the most remote places on the planet. The author was born in Australia, and raised on a farm in New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 9789881772435. Our Book No: 28826. $40 AUD.

69. Manuel, Lynn; Wilson, Janet (illustrator) (1997). Lucy Maud and the Cavendish Cat (1st ed). Toronto: Tundra. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), sepia (brown-tinted) drawings, full-page colour illustrations, minimal edgewear. This delightful book is a true story, complied from the many references to Daffy the cat that appear in the "Selected Journals of L. M. Montgomery", Volumes 1 and 2. The beautiful paintings will delight children and adults alike. This book is very special and will have appeal to cat lovers and lovers of L. M. Montgomery's children's stories. ISBN/ASIN: 0887763979. Our Book No: 22042. $15 AUD.

70. Martin, Winifred (1959). The Three Kittens (U.K. ed). London: Blackie & Son. Unnum 28 pp. Hardback small quarto, pictorial boards, very good condition, black & white drawings, red cloth spine, light toning pages, cover corners rubbed, tiny chip bottom edge, minor foxing & marks, minor insect damage (title page, top edge rear board). A delightful collectible book about a tabby cat and her three charming kittens and their adventures (two of whom moved to new homes). The large drawings and easy-to-read text will delight any age. (No date, but either 1st UK [1949] or reissue [1959]. Originally published, 1948 in USA as Three Naughty Kittens.) Our Book No: 25728. $15 AUD.

71. McKimmie, Chris (2015). Lara of Newtown. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. 34 pp. Hardback quarto, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, illustrated endpapers, colour drawings (mostly full-page). A witty and wonderful story about a cat looking for love and a forever home in the Sydney inner suburb of Newtown. The story is told from Lara the cat's side of the fence. The drawings will appeal to most ages. ISBN/ASIN: 9781760112325. Our Book No: 30484. $20 AUD.

72. McLean, Andrew; McLean, Janet (1995). Cats' Whiskers [Cat's Whiskers]. Sydney: Little Ark / Allen & Unwin. 32 pp. Hardback oblong quarto, no jacket, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour drawings, few light creases pages, minor edgewear. Janet McLean has produced a delightful children's picture story about a family whose six very different cats (Monica, Max, Minerva, Roly, Lin and Jake) cause constant chaos about the house and neighbourhood. The charming drawings by Andrew McLean will delight all ages. (A Little Ark book from Allen & Unwin.). ISBN/ASIN: 1863739254. Our Book No: 25166. $30 AUD.

73. Michie, David (2017 (2013)). The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Art of Purring: A Novel (Australian, reprint ed). Sydney: Hay House Inc. 208 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, some creasing front cover, minor edgewear. This novel about the Dalai Lama’s cat is full of wisdom, warmth and a slight touch of mischief. HHC (His Holiness's cat) has to discover the true cause of happiness before the Dalai Lama returns from his teaching tour of America. ISBN/ASIN: 9781401943271. Our Book No: 41111. $12 AUD.

74. Morpurgo, Michael; Foreman, Michael (2005). The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins Children's Books. 189 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, drawings, slight bump top spine, minor edgewear. The story for young adults by Michael Morpurgo of a deserted village in France during WW2, a lifelong friendship, and one very adventurous cat. ISBN/ASIN: 9780007182466. Our Book No: 28417. $10 AUD.

75. Morris, William; McGregor, H. E. (introduction & notes) (1930). Atalanta's Race (from "The Earthly Paradise"). Sydney: George B. Phillip & Son. 32 pp. Paperback small, stapled pamphlet (staples concealed), good condition, card cover, top corner tips worn covers, slight loss top of spine, bottom corners covers creased, few creases in covers, pages toned, minor edgewear, rubber stamp. (Estimated date, 1930, or perhaps earlier.) This little booklet consists of a number of separate stories, held together by a framework. The nature of this framework is told in the prologue. Retells the myth of the Greek princess, rejected by her father, raised by bears, won in marriage in a race by Melanion, and then changed into a lioness by an angry Aphrodite. Our Book No: 27659. $15 AUD.

76. Muncaster, Alice L.; Yanow, Ellen; Wood, Chuck (photographer) (1984). The Cat Made Me Buy It!: A Collection of Cats who Sold Yesterday's Products (Reprint ed). New York: Crown Publishers. 96 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, black & white & colour text-photos (some full-page), minimal foxing endpapers & title page, spine ends little rubbed, minor edgewear. Alice Muncaster and Ellen Yanow introduce enduring images of the cat as produced by historic and recent commercial advertisers. An introduction to some of the most famous and interesting cats who have encouraged people to buy advertised products. The colourful illustrations by over 100 advertising artists provide a new look at life in yesterday's America. There are 116 beautiful, full-colour photographs. The authors have combined their talents to create progressive programs that benefit abandoned and abused animals. ISBN/ASIN: 0517553384. Our Book No: 29076. $20 AUD.

77. Myron, Vicki (2008). Dewey: The Small-town Library Cat who Touched the World (Reprint ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 277 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, black & white text-photos. On the coldest morning of the year, the author found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked, and her life - and the town of Spencer, Iowa would never be the same. This is a beautiful true story which will touch the heart of any catlover. ISBN/ASIN: 9780340960776. Our Book No: 22959. $13 AUD.

78. Nash, John (illustrator) (1992). Cats (1st ed) [Themes in Art Series]. London: Scala Publications. 64 pp. Hardback wide octavo, very good condition, pictorial cover, colour illustrations, dark blue endpapers, frontispiece, tiny dent front cover. This book on the image of the cat in Western art chronicles their fortunes from goddesses in Ancient Egypt to devils in the Middle Ages and the adored pets of today. ISBN/ASIN: 1857590090. Our Book No: 24071. $14 AUD.

79. Opie, Robert (2005). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: There's Real Comfort in Boots Polished With Cherry Blossom (Reprint ed) [Animal Fun Series]. Gloucester: Robert Opie. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, few tiny pinhead dents on front, no writing on back, unused, stamp on rear side. Postcard, two black boots, one boot has a sleeping ginger kitten and the other boot has a dark grey kitten in it. The card is a reproduction from an original in the Robert Opie Collection. The Cherry Blossom boot polish dates back to 1903, being an invention of the Mason brothers. Tin Sign c1955. Our Book No: 40165. $10 AUD.

80. Paterson, A. B. (Banjo); Hannay, Lorraine (illustrator) (1986). The Cat (1st ed). Sydney, Dee Why: Lansdowne Press. 31 pp. Hardback wide octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), colour drawings, minor edgewear jacket (spine faded), base spine little rubbed. =. ISBN/ASIN: 070181960X. Our Book No: 29331. $18 AUD.

81. Patterson, Francine; Cohn, Ronald H. (photographer) (1985). Koko's Kitten (Reprint, Australian printing ed). New York: Scholastic Inc. 26 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, colour text-photos (some full-page), some edgewear & spinewear. A true story for young readers about Koko (a gorilla in California who uses sign language) and a young kitten whom she loved and grieved over when the kitten died. ISBN/ASIN: 0590338129. Our Book No: 20391. $12 AUD.

82. Photo, Globe (1983). POSTCARD: Cat and Horse [No FPC.199]. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Flashcards, Inc. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white photo one side, some light toning, no written text on rear side, corner tips little creased, minor edgewear. This beautiful grey & white kitten is very life-like. The horse seems quite happy to have the company. A very special card to bring a smile to any face. (Estimated date.). Our Book No: 40187. $10 AUD.

83. Pomegranate, publisher; Murray, Elizabeth (photographer) (2000). CALENDAR 2000: A Cat in the Garden (1st ed). Rohnert Park, CA: Pomegranate Communications Inc. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, tiny scuff front cover, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated by cat photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other, with a notable piece of literature about cats. Each photo has the cats name and the part of the garden they occupy. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. ISBN/ASIN: 0764908499. Our Book No: 40522. $15 AUD.

84. Priceman, Marjorie (2001). My Nine Lives by Clio. New York: Aladdin Paperbacks / Simon & Schuster. 42 pp. Paperback quarto, good plus condition, watercolour drawings, minor edgewear corners. This book purports to the journal or diary of a cat recounting all of the nine lives she has lived and her remarkable effect on history, beginning in Mesopotamia in 300 B.C and culminating in Wisconsin in 1995. The beautiful illustrations and easy-to-read text makes this a book for all ages. Marjorie Priceman who is a well-known illustrator and writer. ISBN/ASIN: 0689846703. Our Book No: 25983. $12 AUD.

85. Reid, C. (photographer) (1909). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: Real Photo of Five Kittens on a Wooden Ladder [Series No A33]. London: B. B. / Printed in Germany. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, colour picture one side, text on rear side, edgewear, crease one side, corners little scuffed, some light toning. Postcard, with colour photo by C. Reid. The five silver grey fluffy kittens are positioned on a beige wooden ladder. The card, postmark 1909, was posted to Miss Holloway, Burilda, Summer Hill [a training hospital for nurses]. Our Book No: 40162. $20 AUD.

86. Rotary (1907). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: Three Fluffy Kittens, with Title "Fluffy Kits" (1907 ed) [Rotary Photographic Plate Sunk Gem Series: P 483]. Rotary Photo. N/A pp. Each card: Oblong black & white picture one side, written text on reverse side, some light toning, slight crease bottom corner, few tiny pinhead impressions, minor edgewear. Real photo postcard with three white fluffy kittens on the front, with the title "Fluffy Kits" on the front, with P.483 printed on the photo. The 1d pink New South Wales postage stamp has the date 25.Nov.07 Sydney stamped on it. The written address is Rialto, Edgeware Rd, Enmore [Sydney Inner West]. Our Book No: 40153. $20 AUD.

87. Schotz, Susanne; Kuras, Peter (translator) (2019). The Secret Language of Cats: How to Understand Your Cat for a Better, Happier Relationship (2nd Australian p/b ed). Sydney: HQ Non Fiction / HarperCollins. 273 pp. Paperback small trade, very good plus condition, tables, minor edgewear. In this fascinating book, Susanne Schotz introduces cat lovers to the full range of feline vocalisations. She explains what tcats mean in different situations, and gives practical tips to help us understand our cats better. Written by a professor at Lund University in Sweden, where a long standing research program is proving that cats can actually use vocal communication - with each other and with their human caretakers. ISBN/ASIN: 9781489277770. Our Book No: 40440. $18 AUD.

88. Sheahan, M. T. (1904). POSTCARD: Cat Theme: The Cute Kitty, a White Fluffy Kitten Sitting in a Straw Hat with the Words "My Master's Hat". Boston: M. T. Sheahan. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white picture one side, text of rear side, some light toning, minor edgewear. Postcard oblong, sepia (brown-tinted) background with a white fluffy kitten sitting inside a straw hat. (Copyright 1904). Our Book No: 40161. $20 AUD.

89. Steadman, Agnes (1949). Puss, the Pianist: Piano. USA / Sydney: Willis Music Co. / Allans Music. 4 pp. Paperback quarto, one folded sheet, good condition, little creased, minor edgewear, sticker front cover. (Copyright, 1949.) Sheet music. Advert rear cover: Candy Town Tunes, by Genevieve Lake. Our Book No: 14730. $10 AUD.

90. Stewart, Mary; Hughes, Shirley (illustrator) (2018). The Little Broomstick (New ed). London: Hodder Children's Books. 146 pp. Paperback trade, very good plus condition, black & white text-drawings, minimal edgewear. A fantasy novel for young adults that was first published 45 years ago. This edition of the beloved classic is illustrated by Shirley Hughes. The story features a girl named Mary who has been exiled to her great Aunt's house deep in the countryside. Mary befriends a black cat who takes her into the forest to an ordinary looking broomstick. Mary comes to Endor College, school of witchcraft, where all is not quite right. Will Mary be able to solve the mystery surrounding the College? ISBN/ASIN: 9781444940190. Our Book No: 40447. $15 AUD.

91. Stewart, Robin (1997). EnviroCat: A New Approach to Caring for Your Cat (and Protecting Native Wildlife). Melbourne: Hyland House. 146 pp. Paperback octavo, very good condition, colour text-photos & drawings, minimal edgewear. Envirocats live longer, are healthier and happier - they don't roam nor kill native animals. How to train your cat to stay in, or close to, home. How to understand cat gestures, solve problem behaviours, and keep your cat active and entertained. ISBN/ASIN: 1864470119. Our Book No: 11706. $15 AUD.

92. Surman, Richard; Arscott, Peter (2003). Church Cats (Reprint ed). London: HarperCollins. 87 pp. Paperback square, very good condition, colour photos, minimal edgewear. The author turns his camera and pen on cats that live in abbeys, priories, churches and minsters in Britain and Ireland. He captures the essence of the cats and their churches. A beautiful book that will delight cat lovers. ISBN/ASIN: 0007166699. Our Book No: 24763. $15 AUD.

93. Tangye, Derek (1965). A Cat in the Window. London: Four Square Books / New English Library (NEL). 125 pp. Paperback wide trade, good condition, black & white drawings, spine lightly creased, minor foxing edges & inside covers, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear corners. Derek Tangye describes his family life in an isolated seaside cliff-top cottage, Minack, in Cornwall, in the delightful company of their cat Monty. Our Book No: 9701. $10 AUD.

94. Tangye, Derek (2014). A Cat in the Window: Tales from a Cornish Flower Farm (1st this ed). London: Constable. 106 pp. Paperback small thin trade, very good condition, black & white text-photos, minor edgewear, small mark & little colour loss front cover (sticker mark). Derek Tangye describes his family life in an isolated cottage, Minack, in Cornwall, accompanied by his pet cat Monty and his wife Jeannie. This classic autobiography is a warm beautiful tale about two people and their cat. Originally published in 1962. ISBN/ASIN: 9781472109910. Our Book No: 40889. $15 AUD.

95. Thorp, Gary (2002). Caught in Fading Light: Mountain Lions, Zen Masters, and Wild Nature (1st ed). New York: Walker & Co. 187 pp. Hardback tall octavo, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), few black & white illustrations, top edge lightly foxed, minor edgewear corners jacket. Describes his search for a mountain lion or cougar in the hills and mountains of Northern California where he lives. In spare, elegant prose, using the traditional form of Japanese writing known as nikki bungaku (literary diary), he writes about his meditations and adventures. ISBN/ASIN: 0802713971. Our Book No: 26966. $18 AUD.

96. Tildes, Phyllis Limbacher (1995). Counting on Calico (Reprint ed). Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page colour drawings, reader creases along spine, few creases covers, minor edgewear. This very special and delightful book features a Calico cat counting the many interesting things in her life. The author and illustrator has made a beautiful cat story come to life and it is educational too. The large life-like illustrations and easy-to-read text make this book suitable for any age. ISBN/ASIN: 0881068624. Our Book No: 27842. $10 AUD.

97. Trickett, Joyce (1987). The Cattitudes of Chairman Miaow. Sydney: Spastic Centre of New South Wales. 48 pp. Paperback large quarto, very good condition, beautiful colour drawings (some full-page), minor edgewear. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture story by Joyce Trickett about an educated ginger cat. The rhymes that go with each drawing are just a purrfect way to appeal to all cat lovers, both children and adults alike. The author has had a versatile career including teaching speech and drama. This book is her gift to raise funds for the Spastic Centre of New South Wales. ISBN/ASIN: 0959865756. Our Book No: 20363. $30 AUD.

98. Tuck, Raphael (1906). POSTCARD: Cat theme: A Large Fluffy Grey and White Cat, with words "Wild Birds Protection Acts 1880 to 1904: A Law Breaker" (1st ed) [Glosso Postcard Series 5597]. London: Raphael Tuck & Sons. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, black & white picture one side, text on rear side, some light toning (including few tiny spots on photo), minor edgewear. Postcard with a large grey & white fluffy cat sitting on a fence with a sign reading Wild Birds Protection Acts 1880 to 1904. "Happy Catland" is printed on the back of the card. The 1d postage stamp has the date Dec 1906 Warrnambool Victoria stamped on the back. The card was posted to Miss Minnie Gardner Kew from her cousin Howard. Our Book No: 40164. $20 AUD.

99. Turlay Newberry, Clare (1968). April's Kittens. Mahwah, NJ: Troll Associates. 32 pp. Paperback small quarto, very good condition, full-page black & white drawings, few light creases covers & pages, light creasing along spine (lightly faded), minor edgewear. A beautiful children's picture story that will appeal to any cat-lover. April lived in a tiny apartment in New York with her parents and her cat Sheeba. Sheeba had kittens and the family had to decide how many to keep. Our Book No: 24780. $10 AUD.

100. Twain, Mark; Blackman, Charles (illustrator) (1987). A Cat-tale (1st ed). Sydney: Ashton Scholastic. 47 pp. Hardback small quarto, dustjacket, very good condition (in very good dustjacket), black & white drawings (including frontispiece), minor spotted foxing reverse side jacket (minor edgewear, slight impression front side). This charming children's picture book was written by Mark Twain around 1880, and after 107 years of virtual neglect, this is the first ever full-scale presentation. The author wrote the story for his two children. It is about Catasauqua's beautiful family of catlings named Cattaraugus and Catiline and their adventures while their mother is trying to teach them about good living, music, books and education. The illustrations are by Charles Blackman, an internationally known artist who now lives in Australia. First edition stated. ISBN/ASIN: 0868966940. Our Book No: 27965. $25 AUD.

101. Vescio, Robert; Mackie, Melissa (illustrator) (2017). Finn and Puss. Sydney, Chatswood: EK Books. 32 pp. Hardback small wide quarto, no jacket as issued, very good plus condition, pictorial cover, full-colour drawings. This beautiful children's picture story is about a lonely boy called Finn and a lost cat named Puss. Puss's real owners miss their cat. A notice goes up and Finn realises that the cat he has been feeding is the lost Puss. Will Finn do the right thing and return Puss to her real owners? ISBN/ASIN: 9781925335507. Our Book No: 40875. $25 AUD.

102. Webb, Holly; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (2008). Lost in the Snow (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 118 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear corners, slight bump top spine, crease bottom corner title page. Novel for young adults about a girl named Ella who wants Fluff the kitten, but her mother says no. Fluff really wants to be with Ella, so she leaves the farm and goes in search of her. Fluff has many adventures before they are united. The charming illustrations will bring a smile to anyone's face. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741691450. Our Book No: 29007. $10 AUD.

103. Webb, Holly; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (2009). Sky the Unwanted Kitten (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 122 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear corners, tiny dent front cover, tiny crease front cover. Novel for young adults about a girl named Lucy who is unhappy about moving away from her friends. Her parents buy her a beautiful Siamese kitten named Sky, and takes Lucy a long time to accept Sky because she is upset with her parents and blames them for her unhappiness. The charming illustrations will bring a smile to anyone's face. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741694079. Our Book No: 28989. $12 AUD.

104. Webb, Holly; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (2011). Misty the Abandoned Kitten (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 126 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, pages faintly toned, few creases covers, minor edgewear, owner's written name flyleaf. Novel for young adults about a girl named Amy who has always wanted a kitten. One misty morning, she sees a tiny kitten. She is very thin and has no collar, she assumes she has no home. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741698411. Our Book No: 28602. $10 AUD.

105. Webb, Holly; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (2012). The Kitten Nobody Wanted (Reprint ed). Gosford, NSW: Scholastic Australia. 122 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear corners. Novel for young adults by Holly Webb about a girl named Mia. When Mia's cat Sandy died she never wanted another cat, until she meets a shy and small kitten. He is white and fluffy and she names him Whiskers. Mia takes a long time to adjust to not having Sandy and learning to want Whiskers to be her kitten. Illustrated by Sophy Williams. ISBN/ASIN: 9781742831466. Our Book No: 28984. $15 AUD.

106. Welcher, Rosalind (1972). There is Nothing Like a Cat. New York: Panda Prints. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback octavo, dustjacket, pictorial cover, decorative endpapers, very good condition (in good dustjacket), black & white & single-colour drawings, faint foxing edges, light foxing reverse side jacket (flap price-clipped, edge tears, crease font cover), sticker front free flyleaf. This charming little book is written on the cats behalf by the author. The drawings make it come to life. A very special book for cat lovers everywhere. ISBN/ASIN: 0340165480. Our Book No: 25181. $12 AUD.

107. Welsh, Thea (2003). The Cat Who Looked at the Sky: A Memoir (The True Story of Three Cats, Four Humans and the Great Truths of Life) (1st ed). Sydney: Flamingo / HarperCollins. 261 pp. Paperback trade, good condition, some edgewear top edge covers, pages toned as common, price sticker front cover. In the tradition of Paul Gallico's 'Silent Miaow' comes an irresistible true story of three cats, two households, and surrendering to the great truths of life. When Sydney writer Thea Welsh and her partner agree to share the raising of two new kittens with their constantly travelling friends Ron and Robin, the idea seems sensible and straightforward. That's before the cats arrive. and before a beguiling stray arrives to complete the household's feline threesome: Grace (part-Burmese), Fluffer (black part-Persian) and Kate (slightly neurotic tabby). Scarce. ISBN/ASIN: 0732276179. Our Book No: 24173. $10 AUD.

108. Westall, Robert; Williams, Sophy (illustrator) (1995). The Witness (1st p/b ed). London: Macmillan. Unnum 28 pp. Paperback, very good condition, colour drawings, minor edgewear. A very special story about a golden she-cat exiled from Egypt. She finds suitable shelter to have her kittens, and it is there that she witnesses the birth of the baby Jesus. The warm and glowing colours make this a beautiful book for older children. ISBN/ASIN: 0333637895. Our Book No: 24864. $12 AUD.

109. Whitcombe (1952). Mary Takes a Walk [Family Series no 3: Whitcombe's Story Books no 90]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. One day Mary goes for a walk and meets a horse, two dogs and three kittens. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. McLaren 90b: G3947 (estimated date, 1952). Our Book No: 16988. $20 AUD.

110. Whitcombe (1952). Mary's Pets [Family Series no 2: Whitcombe's Story Books no 89]. Melbourne: Whitcombe & Tombs. 8 pp. Paperback, good condition, colour drawings, pages lightly toned, minor edgewear & foxing, plastic tape along spine, faint rubber stamps. A delightful little children's picture story. Mary introduces her horse, her dog, and her cat. A scarce item, though the previous school owner has "improved" it by a narrow strip of tape along the spine. Our Book No: 16990. $20 AUD.

111. Whitmore, Adam; Poltrick Donato, Janice (illustrator) (1986). Max in Australia (Max the Cat). Twickenham, MDX: Hamlyn. Unnum 24 pp. Hardback square octavo, pictorial cover, very good condition, black & white drawings, full-page colour drawings, minor edgewear. Max is a loveable marmalade cat with long, bushy whiskers and big furry paws. He is so handsome, but he is unhappy - he has no tail! He has left his home in London, travelled to America, India and now to Australia where he meets some very interesting animals indeed! Share his adventures in this beautifully illustrated children's picture story. ISBN/ASIN: 0600311554. Our Book No: 4148. $10 AUD.

112. Whyman, Matt (2011). Oink! My Life With Minipigs (1st ed). London: Hodder & Stoughton. 357 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, few black & white photos, light creases covers & spine, pages faintly toned, minor edgewear. The author is a writer and house husband. There are four challenging children, one freaked-out feline, a wolf-like dog and a wild bunch of ex-battery chickens. Then his wife Emma brings minipigs Butch and Roxi into the family. This book is touching and very funny - about the trials and errors of living with a menagerie. ISBN/ASIN: 9781444711455. Our Book No: 28581. $18 AUD.

113. Wildt; Kray (1907). POSTCARD: Real Photo Fluffy White Cat Sitting on Urn with Words "On the Alert" (1st ed). London: Wildt & Kray. N/A pp. Postcard oblong, very good condition, black & white picture, some light toning, text on rear side of card, bottom corners slightly creased, top edge stamp stuck to top edge card, minor edgewear. Postcard with a large white fluffy cat sitting on a garden urn. Series 620A is printed on the rear side of the card. The 1d pink New South Wales postage stamp has the date 28.Jan.07 Sydney stamped on it. Our Book No: 40160. $20 AUD.

114. Wimpole, Dr Justin (2007). First Aid for Cats: Recognising Common Ailments and Accidents (1st ed). Sydney: New Holland. 110 pp. Paperback small wide octavo, very good condition, black & white drawings, minor edgewear. Practical, easy-to-follow advice on: basic techniques of first aid, prevention and treatment of injuries and illness. This book has clear, informative illustrations, and covers a wide range of situations where first aid may be needed. ISBN/ASIN: 9781741104752. Our Book No: 30616. $15 AUD.

115. WPL, publisher; Cuddiford, Greg (photographer) (2016). CALENDAR 2016: Kittens (1st ed). London: WPL. 12 pp. Paperback quarto, stapled, very good condition, colour photos, minor edgewear. This calendar is illustrated with kitten photos, with a full page colour plate on one page and the days of the month on the other. These beautiful photos would keep any cat loving person happy for ages. Our Book No: 40523. $15 AUD.

116. Yeatman, Linda; Gon, Adriano (illustrator) (1988). Perkins: The Cat Who Was More Than a Friend (1st US ed). New York: Barron's Educational. 52 pp. Paperback trade, very good condition, black & white drawings, few tiny dents rear cover, minor edgewear. Novel for young adults. David is blind and his best friend is his cat. Although he can't see her, he knows everything about Perkins. So when he returns from a family vacation and is reunited with a cat that everyone says is Perkins only he is sure that it isn't. ISBN/ASIN: 0812039939. Our Book No: 24394. $10 AUD.