Igloo. Diane Thorne. Jane Brevoort Walden. Fox Terrier. 1931. First Edition. Signed. 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. *** Igloo. By Jane Brevoort Walden. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1931. First Edition. Inscribed by Author on half-title. 8vo., 211p., blue illustrated dust jacket, blue cloth with black lettering and white illustration of fox terrier head, 100 drawings in text by Diana Thorne, frontispiece in color. Foreword by Rear Adm. Richard E. Byrd, USN, Ret. The story of a Fox Terrier which accompanied Byrd to the Poles. Juvenile. Dust jacket has some moderate wear including losses along edges, and some age toning. Price-clipped. Boards are clean and bright and have a few minor edge bumps. Very nice, clean interior. VG to VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF11997
Condition: VG to VG+	Year: 1931
Country: USA
Title: Igloo. By Jane Brevoort Walden.

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