Beagle and Terrier. Roger Free. 1946. 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. *** Beagle and Terrier. By Roger Free. London: Chapman & Hall Ltd., 1946., taupe cloth with black spine lettering, 9 photographic illustrations, line drawings, kennel plans. Glossary. Hound and Terrier names. Brief bibliography. Index. Their training and management in the field. Foreword by Dalesman, pseud., [C. N. de Courcy-Parry, M.F.H.]. Bottom of front and back cover, along with bottom edges, appear to be splattered with black ink. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Interior clean and sound. VG condition.