The Hunting Tours of Surtees (Creator of Jorrocks). E. D. Cuming, ed. 1927. 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. *** The Hunting Tours of Surtees (Creator of Jorrocks). By E. D. Cuming, ed. Edinburgh, Scotland: William Blackwood and Sons, Ltd., 1927. 8vo., 332p., red cloth with gilt and black lettering and illustration, top edges gilt, 8 colored plates by George Denholm Armour, O.B.E., 1864-1949, and 20 half-tones from contemporary prints. Index. Tales of east and west Sussex, royal staghounds, Lewes and Brookside, Surrey Stag-Hounds, Sir John Cope, Warwickshire, Puckeridge and Bicester, etc. Spine has darkened and has a few spots. Covers bright. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endapepr. Prior owner's name in pen on front free endpaper. Front hinge weak. Page xi loose. Nice interior. VG condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF11236
Condition: VG	Year: 1927
Country: USA
Title: The Hunting Tours of Surtees (Creator of Jorrocks). Edited by E. D. Cuming.

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