The Greyhound Trainer. "The Guvnor". H. Montagu-Harrison. 1962. First Edition. Rare Dog Book. Francis P. Fretwell Collection.

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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 Greyhound Trainer. By "The Guvnor" (H. Montagu-Harrison). Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland: The Cashel Press, 1962. 257p. (incl. 16p. adv.), illustrated yellow dust jacket, dark green cloth with gilt spine lettering, index of advertisers. Nutrition, rearing, schooling, conditioning, training, parasites, treatment of minor ailments and injuries, symptoms of serious infection for treatment by qualiﬁed veterinary surgeons, etc. Jacket is worn, with some losses, rubbing, creasing, closed tears, etc. Boards clean, gilt bright, tips slightly bumped. Mr. Fretwell's bp on front fixed endpaper. Foe-edges with some very light spotting. Interior clean and sound. VG+.