Description
Never before has there been a book of this scope in living color on Pigeon Breeds. Five years of effort and a lifetime of experience by Wendell M. Levi, the world’s foremost pigeon expert, with help from fanciers in 27 pigeon-keeping nations, make this the definitive work on the breeds of pigeons as they really exist in lofts of prominent fanciers.
There are 768 original natural color photographs of the best typical specimens. None have been retouched. Additional illustrations cover the history of pigeon keeping, genetics, care, and other aspects of this ancient and respected hobby.
A beginning pigeon keeper will find everything he needs to know spelled out. An accomplished hobbyist will discover new aspects presented by the acknowledged expert.
17 chapters and 14 Index pages with a wealth of information!
The plastic dust cover has slight rubbing.
Sold as-is.
Product Details
- Condition: Used – Near Fine (F)
- Hardcover: 790 pages with dust jacket clear hard plastic
- Publisher: T.F.H. Publications Inc.,1st Edition(1965)
- Language: English
- Illustrations: Color photos and illustrations
- ISBN-10: 0910876029
- ISBN-13: 978-0910876025
- Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 15 x 4.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
Contents:
1. Man’s Faithfuly Ally through the ages 2. The Facts of the Life of the Pigeon 3. 7 musts for Pigeon Raising 4. Pigeon Propagation Problems 5. The Pigeon’s Needs 6. How to Feed 7. The Pigeon House 8. Flypen 9. Equipment |
10. Individual Coop (Cages) 11. Leg Bands and Banding 12. Ailments of Pigeons 13. Official Band Associations 14. Classification of Hereditary Characters 15. The Genetics of the Pigeon 16. Training Flying Pigeons 17. Domestic Breeds of Pigeons |
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