The Quorndon Hounds. Frank Forester. Limited Edition. 1930. Vol. III. 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 Quorndon Hounds, Vol III. By Frank Forester. New York: The Derrydale Press, 1930. 145p., blue cloth with gilt lettering and illustration. An unnumbered Hitchcock edition of a limited edition of 750, 4 original illustrations. More horse and hunting than hound. “For those interested in Herbert’s works, these bibliographical sources may be passed along: Pond writes of a “Foresterian Bibliography” by “Toxophilus” in Vol V of The Chicago Field. Phillips refers his readers to Sheldon’s bibliography of Herbert in Forest and Stream for April, 1916. - Herm David, CATALOG OF THE CYNOLOGICAL LIBRARY OF HERM DAVID, 1965. Light wear to bottom tips and spine tail. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper along with prior owner's stamp. Interior pages lightly toned, very clean. VG+ condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF5555
Condition: VG+	Year: 1930
Country: USA
Title: The Quorndon Hounds. By Frank Forester.

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