The True Pointer & His Ancient Heritage. W. Enos Phillips. 197. Rare 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 True Pointer and His Ancient Heritage. By W. Enos Phillips. N.p. Privately printed, 1970. 8vo., 118p.. green cloth with gilt lettering and b&w pictorial pastedown on front cover, 66 illustrations which are largely reproductions of earlier art works. Origins, history, development, in Egypt, England and America; basic breed characteristics. Partial bibliography. Pictorial history. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Endpapers appear to have some tape residue, otherwise the book is NF.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: FF9164
Condition: NF	Year: 1970
Country: USA
Title: The True Pointer & His Ancient Heritage. By W. Enos Phillips.

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