Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Fancy Pigeons: First Edition

This is special re-print edition of the 1st edition of James C. Lyell's legendary book “Fancy Pigeons”. Published in 1881, this is considered the definitive work of the 19th Century on Domestic Pigeons and covers numerous breeds which were known in England at the time. This edition was heavily illustrated with line drawings, as well as 31 full page black and white plates. Original copies of this book are extremely rare and often sell for thousands of dollars.

Find it at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Fancy-Pigeons-First-Pigeon-Classics/dp/1533556008

Monday, June 6, 2016

The Oriental Frill Pigeon: Pigeon Breeds Book 5 (Volume 5)

This special re-print edition of Frank Machin's book “The Oriental Frill Pigeon: With Notes on Breeding, Management, Exhibiting, Feeding, etc.” contains all the information a person needs to master the basics of breeding and raising Oriental Frill Pigeons, which Blondinette and Satinette pigeons, for backyard pleasure or for exhibition. Written in 1919 by a Past President of the Oriental Frill Club, included in this famous booklet are details on raising and breeding this well known breed of pigeon. The text offers a fascinating look at how this famous pigeon breed was bred and raised in the old days.

It is available from Amazon.com at the link below
http://www.amazon.com/Oriental-Frill-Pigeon-Breeds-Book/dp/1533519668/