Dog Stories Told By Boys and Girls. Diana Thorne. 1937. 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 Stories Told by Boys and Girls. Akron, OH: The Saalfield Publishing Company, 1937. (16p.) 8 illus. in color. English Setter, Wire Fox Terrier, Cairn Terriers, Samoyed, Boston Terriers, Collie and Irish Terrier. Juvenile stories about dogs. Soft binding. Author-illustrator not acknowledged. Covers have some light soiling and gentle edge wear. A few spots here and there in the interior, Mr. Fretwell's stamp on first page, otherwise VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF11539
Condition: VG+	Year: 1937
Country: USA
Height: 12.5 in. (31.75 cm)
Width: 10.5 in. (26.67 cm)
Title: Dog Stories Told by Boys and Girls. Illustrations by Diana Thorne.

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