My Household Pets. Theophile Gautier. Susan Coolidge, tr. 1882. 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. *** My Household Pets. By Theophile Gautier. Translated from the French by Susan Coolidge. Boston, MA: Roberts Bros, 1882. 12mo., 132p., original red cloth with black lettering and decoration, top edges gilt, 10 illustrations. Stories of pets. Spine has darkened and has some fraying at head and tail. Tips rubbed. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper and front flyleaf. Handwritten notes affixed to front fixed endpaper. Front hinge weak. Slightly shaken. Clean interior. Good condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF4615
Condition: Good	Year: 1882
Country: USA
Height: 7 in. (17.78 cm)
Width: 5 in. (12.70 cm)
Title: My Household Pets. By Theophile Gautier.

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