The Scottish Deerhound. E. Weston Bell. 1972 Edition. David and Rusty Kingery. Rare 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 Scottish Deerhound. With Notes On its Origin and Characeristics. By E. Weston Bell. Issaquah, WA: David and Rusty Kingery, July 1972. 4to., 137p., black cloth with gilt lettering, illustrated. A verifax copy of the classic 1892 ed., q.v., which was the first book of the breed. 16 full page etchings of famous hounds and title page headstudy (15 by D. Burns Gray, one apparently unsigned, from a painting by Duncan) and 1 vignette by T. Wycliffe Taylor and possibly others. Tips bumped. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper, along with bindery label. Otherwise NF.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF1346
Condition: NF	Year: 1972
Country: USA
Height: 10.75 in. (27.31 cm)
Width: 8.5 in. (21.59 cm)
Title: The Scottish Deerhound. By E. Weston Bell.

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