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[FARGO FAMILY]. Long Island Kennel Club tankard trophy and two books related to dog breeding. Long Island, NY: 1903. Pewter. Height, 7”. First trophy won by a Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound) dog breed in the United States according to note. Provenance: From the estate of Clara Fargo Thomas. -- Including: MARTIN, Nellie. The Russian Wolfhound. Chicago: The Judy Publishing Co., 1931. INSCRIBED TO JOSEPH B. THOMAS BY THE AUTHOR. -- VAN HAAREN, Henri. Barzois Kennel “Gelria.” 1905. A collection of 11 photographic plates of dogs at the “Gelria” Borzois Kennel in Holland.