Sporting Dogs. Charles Inglee. R. W. Tauskey Photos. AKC. 1935. 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. *** Sporting Dogs: The Breeds and Standards as Recognized by The American Kennel Club. Introduction by Charles T. Inglee. Majority of photographs by R. W. Tauskey. New York: G. Howard Watt, Inc., 1935. 117p., blue cloth with black lettering, full-page b&w photographs illustrating the standard for each breed discussed, glossary. Contains a brief discussion of each breed in the Sporting Group with an illustration (most of which are by R. W. Tauskey) and the breed standard for each. Spine faded. Tips lightly rubbed. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Fore-edges foxed. Interior with some occasional light soiling. VG+.

Status: Sold	Reference#: FF320
Condition: VG+	Year: 1935
Country: USA
Title: Sporting Dogs. By Charles Inglee.

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