Vintage 1953 Hardcover Edition: The Fastest Hound Dog in the State of Maine by John Gould

Delight in a classic slice of New England folklore with this vintage mid-century copy of The Fastest Hound Dog in the State of Maine by famed Maine humorist and columnist John Gould. Illustrated throughout by F. Wenderoth Saunders, this warm and funny Yankee tale tells the story of a legendary hound dog trained to race against the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad.

Bound in its original illustrated publisher’s paper boards with vintage blue-and-orange graphics, this piece makes a fantastic addition to any collection of Maine literature, hunting/hound dog lore, or classic New England humor.

Details & Specifications:

• Title: The Fastest Hound Dog in the State of Maine

• Author: John Gould (author of Farmer Takes a Wife)

• Illustrator: F. Wenderoth Saunders

• Publisher: William Morrow and Company, New York

• First Publication Date: 1953 (Mid-Century Vintage)

• Format: Hardcover / Illustrated Paper-Over-Boards

• Genre: Maine Folklore / Yankee Humor / Dog Stories

Condition: Good vintage condition. Showing light shelf wear along the edges, spine, and corners consistent with age, alongside minor age-toning to the cover boards. Pages remain bound and fully legible with vibrant vintage interior line illustrations.