Thoroughbred, by Burton L. Spiller, 1936

Thoroughbred.  Spiller, Burton L.  New York: Derrydale Press, 1936.   Limited edition  of 950, of which this is #437.  Stories -- fictional -- of foxes and hunting dogs.  Spiller (1886-1973) was an avid hunter and one of the foremost authorities on grouse hunting.  Handsome hardcover,  8x10 inches, 199 heavy pages. Elaborate bright gilt decorations, titles and illustration of a hunting dog on the front of the blue cover.  Illustrations by Lynn Bogue Hunt.  Very good condition, firmly bound, former owner's name in ink on blank endpaper.  Titles on spines somewhat faded. light wear top and bottom of spine.  A few pages uncut. 

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