The Popular Chow Chow. Robert Leighton. Mrs. Baer. 1928. First Edition. Rare Antique 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 Popular Chow Chow. By Robert Leighton and Mrs. Baer. London: Popular Dogs Publishing Co., Ltd., n.d. [1928]. 1st ed. 12mo., 163p.. red boards with gilt lettering, content illustrated with line drawings by Hay Hutchinson plus photographs. American section by Mrs. W. S. Bear of Baltimore. Breed history, strains, pedigrees, breeding, character and kennel management. Covers have some edge wear, moderate shelf wear, and bottom edges have bumps. Gift-inscribed on front free endpaper. Mr. Fretwell's bookplate on front flyleaf. Very nice interior. VG.