Hounds: Their Points and Management. Frank Townend Barton. 1913. 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. *** Hounds: Their Points and Management. By Frank Townend Barton. London: John Long, Ltd., 1913. 312p., 0riginal red cloth, gilt lettering on spine, pictorial pastedown on front cover, 37 illustrations. Index. Book of hounds, including Borzoi, Deerhound, Harriers, foxhounds (with "The Evolution of the Foxhound"), bloodhounds, etc. Coursing Hounds and the Great Dane are also included. Covers clean and bright. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Gift-inscribed on front free endpaper. Endpapers toned. Some edge foxing. Some light interior foxing. Plates are in great condition. Overall VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF1167
Condition: VG+	Year: 1913
Country: USA
Title: Hounds: Their Points and Management. By Frank Townend Barton.

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