Man's Best Friend. Capt. Trapman. Diana Thorne. Albert Payson Terhune. 1928. 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. *** Man’s Best Friend: The Story of the Dog. New York: The Macaulay Company, 1928. 380p., original cream cloth with brown lettering and ruling, photographs, reproductions of old prints and 62 etchings, 24 by Diana Thorne. Bibliography. List of American specialty clubs. Summary of AKC Rules of 1927. Glossary. Subject index. Index of breeds illustrated. Introduction by Albert Payson Terhune. Covers foxed, spine has darkened. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Some light foxing, light toning, and light soiling internally. A few pencil marks. Shaken. Good condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF11662
Condition: Good	Year: 1928
Country: USA
Title: Man's Best Friend. By Capt Trapman.

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