My Book of Favourite Dogs. G. Vernon Stokers. Frank Townend Barton. 1912. Rare Antique Dog Book. Francis P. Fretwell Collection.

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Description: 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. *** My Book of Favorite Dogs. Drawings by G. Vernon Stokes. Letterpress by Frank Townend Barton, M.R.C.V.S. Toronto: Bell & Cockburn, 1912. 8vo., 136p.,green cloth with black lettering and color illustrated pastedown, 12 color illustrations tipped in, by Stokes. A companion piece to My Book of Little Dogs. Original light green cloth, color illus. of Bulldog on cover. Jones 2680. Text sound, cover has some moderate edge wear and soiling. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Gift- inscribed on front free endpaper. VG to VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF189
Condition: VG to VG+	Year: 1912
Country: USA
Height: 9 in. (22.86 cm)
Width: 7 in. (17.78 cm)
Title: My Book of Favourite Dogs. Drawings by G. Vernon Stokes. Letterpress by Frank Townend Barton.

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