The Clumber Spaniel. A Monograph. James Farrow. 1912. Extremely 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 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 Clumber Spaniel. A Monograph by James Farrow. London: Illustrated Kennel News Co., 1912. Extremely Rare. 8vo., 63 pp., pictorial wraps, 21 illustrations. Contains a reproduction of Wheatley’s painting. The first Clumber monograph. “... a scarce book, the only one solely written about the breed. The author considers the breed to be purely an English one, and not imported from France as so many authors had previously stated.” Jones’4 Nº 3093. Small loss at spine head, Mr. Fretwell's bookplate on front inside cover, VG+.

Status: Off Market	Reference#: FF676
Condition: VG+	Year: 1912
Country: USA
Height: 8.25 in. (20.95 cm)
Width: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm)
Title: The Clumber Spaniel. A Monograph by James Farrow.

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