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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. *** Puck. In Maremma. By "Ouida". New York: P. F. Collier, 1889. Puck: his Vicissitudes, Adventures, Observations, Conclusions, Friendships, and Philosophies. Related by Himself and edited by “Ouida”. 453p. “In Maremma, A Story”, in memory of those hospitable doors which the Etruscan lion guards, this tale of an Etruscan tomb being Vol IX of Ouida Illustrated (the title on the spine). 379p. 8vo., brown cloth with gilt. Frontispiece. Brief biographical sketch from Country Life, May 21, 1987, inserted. Moderate edge wear, head and tail of spine frayed, gilt has dulled, Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper, prior owner's stamps on endpapers, toning, shaken. Good interior.
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: FF9588 |
| Condition:
Good |
Year:
1889
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| Country:
USA |
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| Height:
8.5 in. (21.59 cm) |
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Width: 6 in. (15.24 cm)
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| Title:
Puck. In Maremma. By "Ouida". |
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