Dog Stars - Three Luminaries in the Dog World. Mrs. T. P. O'Connor. Will Rannells. 1915. 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. *** Dog Stars—Three Luminaries in the Dog World. By Mrs. T. P. O'Connor. London: T. Fisher Unwin, Ltd., 1915. 8vo., 278p. burgundy cloth with cream lettering and ruling on cover, gilt lettering on spine, "The Sea Gull and the Crow" music on front and rear endpapers, 5 illustrations in color by Will Rannells. Jones’4 Nº 94. The author's stories about her beloved dogs. Covers rubbed. Endpapers toned, and front free endpaper has a few small losses. Front hinge weak. Prior owner's name in pen on margin of pg. 7, Mr. Fretwell's bookplate on front flyleaf. Nice interior. VG condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF8697
Condition: VG	Year: 1915
Country: USA
Height: 8.75 in. (22.23 cm)
Width: 5.75 in. (14.60 cm)
Title: Dog Stars - Three Luminaries in the Dog World. By Mrs. T. P. O'Connor.

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