Right Royal. John Masefield. Horse Verse. Signed. Limited. 1920. 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. *** Right Royal. By John Masefield. London: William Heinemann, 1920. 120p., green boards, cream spine with gilt, top edges gilt, map of Compton Course. This Edition, printed on English hand-made paper [uncut], numbered and signed by the Author, is limited to 500 copies for sale and 25 copies for presentation, of which this is #454. Poet Masefield's verse about a horse. Spine has darkened, gilt somewhat dulled. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Endpapers with some heavy age-toning. Page edges toned. VG condition.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF7688
Condition: VG	Year: 1920
Country: USA
Title: Right Royal. By John Masefield.

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