All About the Dachshund. Katharine Raine. 1972. First Edition. Rare Dog Book. Francis P. Fretwell Collection.

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One of the many books from the Estate of Francis P. Fretwell that we will be selling. The library is the largest privately owned collection of dog books in the world. Mr. Fretwell was the owner of Monfret Kennels, which bred champion standard poodles. He was former president and governor of the Poodle Club of America, and the Italian Greyhound Club of America. He also served as a delegate to the American Kennel Club for decades. His wonderful collection of books has been carefully maintained. *** All about the Dachshund. By Katharine Raine. London: Pelham Books, 1972. 148p., blue dust jacket with color pictorial illustration, green boards with gilt spine lettering, line drawings and 28 photographs. British Dachshund clubs and their secretaries. Index. Jacket is rubbed and has some moderate edge wear. Price-clipped. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Book is crisp, clean and sound. VG+ to NF.