The Breeding Of Foxhounds. Earl Bathurst. 1926. 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. *** The Breeding of Foxhounds. By Earl Bathurst, C.M.G. London: Constable and Co., Ltd., 1926. 8vo., 132p., original green cloth with gilt lettering, top edges gilt, 8 illustrations. Errata slip (p. 19). Pedigrees. “Lord Bathurst was unquestionably the greatest authority on Foxhound bloodlines of the day.” -A. Henry Higginson, British and American Sporting Authors, 1949. Tips bumped. Cloth loss at head of spine. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Prior owner's stamp and name on each front endpaper. Some foxing and notations internally, plates clean. VG to VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF1211
Condition: VG to VG+	Year: 1926
Country: USA
Title: The Breeding of Foxhounds. By Earl Bathurst.

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