Hillingdon Hall Or The Cockney Squire: A Tale of Country Life. R. S. Surtees. "Jurrocks". Fox Hunting. 1899. 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. *** Hillingdon Hall or The Cockney Squire: A Tale of Country Life. By R. S. Surtees ("Jurrocks"). London: John C. Nimmo, 1899. 8vo., 519p., red cloth with gilt lettering and illustration, 12 guarded illustrations by Wildrake (C. J. Apperly, 1752/78- 1843), Heath, op. 1840, and Jellicoe, op. 1840, colored by hand. Tales of fox hunting. Covers have some shelf wear, gilt is still bright. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Plates are clean and bright. Just some occasional light foxing in the text. VG to VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF11235
Condition: VG to VG+	Year: 1899
Country: USA
Title: Hillingdon Hall Or The Cockney Squire: A Tale of Country Life. By R. S. Surtees. ("Jurrocks").

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