The Cecil Aldin Book. 1923. First American Edition. 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 Cecil Aldin Book. New York: Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, and Charles Schribner’s Sons, 1932. 1st American ed. [?] Small 4to., 193p.,beige cloth with orange pastedown label on cover and spine, 8 colored plates, 7 half tone plates and 95 b&w drawings, 87 of which are by Aldin, including hunting and coaching plates, one being “Galloping Across the Map”. Contributors include P. G. Wodehouse, Jack Hobbs, Patrick R. Chalmers, and many more. Covers have some light foxing. Spine label is chipped. Mr Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Clean, bright interior. VG+.

Status: No Longer Available	Reference#: FF25
Condition: VG+	Year: 1923
Country: USA
Height: 10 in. (25.40 cm)
Width: 7.5 in. (19.05 cm)
Title: The Cecil Aldin Book.

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