The Life Of A Fox, Written By Himself. Thomas Smith. Lord Willoughby De Broke. 1920. Fox Hunting. 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 Life of a Fox Written by Himself. By Thomas Smith. London: Edward Arnold, 1920. 126p., red cloth with gilt, gilt illustrated fox head, colored plates after H. Alken and others. Introduction by Lord Willoughby de Broke. Originally published 1843. “Foxes from various hunting countries tell their stories from a vulpine viewpoint. The late Lord Willoughby de Broke considered that ‘Those who would understand the Science of Foxhunting cannot do better than read THE LIFE OF A FOX—BY HIMSELF in conjunction with THE DIARY OF A HUNTSMAN, by the same author’.� - Daphne Moore, THE BOOK OF THE FOXHOUND, 1964. Spine has water stain. Covers rubbed and worn, tips bumped and with moderate board exposure, Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper along with prior owner's name and stamps, nice interior. Good condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF10795
Condition: Good	Year: 1920
Country: USA
Height: 10.5 in. (26.67 cm)
Width: 8 in. (20.32 cm)
Title: The Life Of A Fox, Written by Himself. By Thomas Smith.

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