The Sport Of Our Ancestors. Lord Willoughby. Fox Hunting. 1921. 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 Sport of Our Ancestors. Being a collection of prose and verse setting forth the sport of fox-hunting as they knew it. Edited and Selected with an Introduction and Appreciations by Lord Willoughby de Broke. Illustrated by G. D. Armour. New York: E. P. Dutton & Company, n.d. [1921]. 290p., red cloth with gilt lettering, 19 tipped-in illustrations by George Denholm Armour (1864-1949), 4 in color. Boards have some fading and soiling. Mr. Fretwell's bp and a prior owner's stamp on front fixed endpaper. Front hinge weak. Nice interior and plates. VG+.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF12514
Condition: VG+	Year: 1921
Country: USA
Title: The Sport Of Our Ancestors. By Lord Willoughby.

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