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RARE paperback booklet. "In-Breeding: What It Is and What It Does" By C. A. House. Revised by W. Watmough.
This is the Thirteenth Edition, undated (circa 1920s), published by "Fur and Feather(Watmough Limited)".

In this booklet, C. A. House and W. Watmough explain the practice of In-Breeding of farm stock & other animals. "A Treatise of the Greatest Value to Breeders of All Kinds of Farm and Fancy Stock. The Secret of Many Breeders' Success".

Slight tear in front & back cover.
Embossed Label on inside cover.
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This book is the brilliant record of the author's intense interest in these marvelous birds.  It chronicles his love of homers and carriers, Catalonian tumblers and racers, and vividly describes the beauty of the various birds themselves, the excitements of the "invisible race" and the score of fascinating pigeon aficionados whose lives have become intertwined - through their common love - with his.  

This book is for anyone who enjoys great prose about a unique passion.

This is a first edition and first printing of this book with the all important number line on the publishing page (check out the picture)

         10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Excellent condition - except for tear in dust cover.
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The wood pigeon is one of the most common, most interesting and least studied of all British birds.  Before 1939 the chief authority upon the bird itself and its habits was probably Aristotle. 

When he began his studies of wood pigeon behaviour, Dr. Murton was mainly concerned with reputed crop damage by wood pigeons and present , control methods - both of which are fully discussed in this book with surprising conclusions.  But in his research he also considered the bird's patterns of migration, its breeding habits, periods and locations, where and how it obtains its food, the diseases from which it obtains its food, the diseases from which it suffers, and its life-span. 

This book is full of fascinating information: pigeons are know to live as long as 14 years and alone among birds they lactate, their young being fed entirely on milk for their first few days of life.  Here is a familiar but neglected subject brilliantly brought to life.  Like all Naturalist books, it is full illustrated with maps and photographs. 

Jacket design by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. 

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This rare book examines the many facets of ostrich farming.  This is not a new subject being for more than 100 years a recognized occupation, especially in South Africa.  What is new is the spread of ostrich farming to many countries including Israel, Australia, America and European countries, including Britain.  

Included are black and white photos and illustrations throughout. It has everything you need to know to start your own ostrich farm.  Some chapters are: Natural History, selection of Stock, Establishing a Farm, Feeding Ostriches, Incubation, Rearing, The Feathers, the Egg, and Other possible Products.

Note: Book is listed as used due to the condition of the Front Cover. This book has never been previously owned.

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One of the rarest books in the racing pigeon literature, and it is among the most important. 

This title discusses the right method of loft-flying. If you do not like road-training because long drives, fuel cost and time wasted on trips, then we have good news for you. This book will lead you to the right way of loft flying ( flag flying ) so you keep your birds fit, slim and prepare them to come into form and make them win any race. All of that without wasting your time, money or car mileage on road training. Timeless work and maybe the last copy available out there.

"It is my hope that this book will not only help you win more races but will also help you reach your goal of breeding a better racing pigeon more quickly." -- Alfred Stains

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Book is for the Pigeon fancier, expert or novice.  It discusses some 55 pigeon breeds - more than 175 varieties - from Asia, Europe and America.   

It also traces man's interest in pigeons from Ancient mythologies to the breeders's notebooks and standards of today. 

Long range Racing Homers, diminutive Parlour Tumblers, Bagdads, Carriers, Fantails, Pouters, Jacobins, Mondains, Owls, magpies, Starlings, Larks, Swallows these are but a handful of the multitudinous variety of pigeons to be found in this guide. 

There are also comprehensive illustrated chapters on anatomy, physiology, breeding, plus practical advice on housing, general care, rearing,showing, high flying and racing. 

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Very hard to find a copy of this book.  Printed and published in 1954.  

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to racing pigeons, with information on breeding, pigeon types, notable historical fanciers, housing, nutrition, and much more.

"The Sport Of Pigeon Racing" is highly recommended for those with a serious interest in the sport, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk.

Contents include: "Pigeon Racing", "The Armadale Lofts", "My First Visit to Belgium", "Leading Belgian Fanciers", "English Fanciers I Have known and Visited", "A Method of Founding a Loft of Racing Pigeons", "Notes on Racing Pigeon Types with Special Reference to Superficial Anatomy", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive.  

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Purpose of this book is for the benefit of the fancy as a whole.  It is not designed as a profit making venture. 

Many topics on this bred including:  Fantail Terminology, Breeding,Fantail types, Tail marks, Color flaws, Getting off to the right start, Fertility, Tail care and more 

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One of the rarest books in the racing pigeon literature, and it is among the most important. 

This is the FIFTH volume of a set of Five from Jules Gallez.  WE have ALL FIVE OF THESE VOLUMES!!

Great book written by Jules Gallez on his methods and techniques on racing pigeons.   Chapters include:   Preface, Some advice for every week of the year, Widowhood and its method, Varied opinions of the wing theory after 20 years of pigeon racing, From the end of the moult until paring up time, Always to be sensible, method of Jules and Jacques Gallez.

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This book is about assessing the eyes of a pigeon and knowing you have a winner. Illustrated by photographs in color and black and white with explanatory text.

Preface:
"Over the years I have learned to appreciate the Significance of a pigeon’s main attributes, particularly the physical characteristics of the eye. These are judged both individually and against the background of its parentage, which are by no means the same thing. It has long been my intention to explain in writing what these differences are. It is no simple matter to teach a person what to look for in a pigeon’s eye and what the various features mean. It is, moreover, a thankless job as even the most detailed description fails to make the reader understand what the writer has in mind.

That is why, for a long time, I have been planning to write a book on the eyes of a pigeon illustrated by photo’s in colour and accompanied by an explanatory text. A faithful reproduction of such photos is so expensive that, for a long time nothing came of it. Now, however, my plan has been realized. Thanks to the co-operation of the publisher and the expertise of photographer Frans Le Bastard my book has materialized and I hope that it will benefit all who wish to learn and clarify many points that, thus far, were not clear to them." -- By the John Lambrechts

All Pages are in perfect condition, except for an embossed label on 1st page.
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Book is about on the eyes of a pigeon illustrated by photographs in color and explanatory text. During the author's many years of association with the sport of Racing pigeons.  He has learned so called "shortcuts" to success in completion.  He was first introduced to the Eye-sign theory in 1965 and after 12 years of intense study and rigorous testing he is convinced that this system of maintaining and improving a family of pigeons is the most rewarding and successful of all.

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Half the book is in Dutch, turn it over and around and then you have the other half in English.

This is another book by Jules Gallez on Racing Pigeons and always very informative for the beginner and expert. Makes a great addition to a fanciers collection!

Jules Gallez other books, A Set of 5 - 101 Method - Part I to V is also available in the store.

Some chapters from this book include: 

1.  How to select prepotent pigeons
2.  Dangers of breeding from old stock
3.  Stock birds' diet
4.  General care of pigeons
4.  How to construct a loft
5.  The moult
6.  Is the widowhood system the best?
7.  About drugs and vitamins
8.  Important of the stock loft
9.  What to do during the racing season..... and MORE!!! 

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There have recently been tremendous advances in pigeon dietary and scientific investigations into loft design.  Al that, and the training systems of today's crack fanciers, are explained here in straight forward language. 

16 chapters and illustrations make starting in pigeon racing easily understandable.  any intelligent enthusiast can find a successful racing career on the methods and advice given in these pages.  All the methods and systems described have been fully tested and proven by the author.  

In particular, the chapter on 'Foundation Stock' contains a specification which is believed to be the first of its kind, and should enable the beginner to select good foundation birds and avoid costly mistakes. 

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How do racing pigeons find their way home most quickly?  What is the widowhood techniques? How do you produce a champion flyer? What kind of psychological conditioning should you give your Squab?

In this book two experts share their knowledge with you in a step-by-step manual designed to make your loft the one that consistently brings in trophies. 

Instructions are included for building a hygienic ideally ventilated loft - one that fits into your particular locality and is equipped with the right type of perches.  Chapter by chapter you will learn how to vary your future champion's diet according to the demands made on the bird by each season of its life-cycle including the moult. 

The vital difference is training your birds is complete successfully in young bird races, old-bird races, long and short distance races are all masterfully presented with 120 photographs illustrating the winning techniques that will work  for you too! 

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Three native flying breeds, the West of England Flying Tumbler is the only one whose origin, history and development have not been documented. 

Chapters for this book are:  Origin, History and Development, Type, Markings and Colors, Breeding, Housing, Management and Feeding, Flying, Judging and Exhibiting the West, Organisation. 

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Guiding theme of this book which aims to help in maintaining and restoring the health and efficiency of our pigeons. 

The major pigeon diseases, their prevention and treatment are described in a brief and with the aid of numerous illustrations - easily remembered from.  The aim of this book is to enable every pigeon fancier to recognize diseases quickly and in time. 

When describing methods of treatment, the authors recommend certain drugs with which they have gained extensive experience.  No doubt other products and combinations of similar composition may be equally successful in use. 

Special emphasis has been placed on purposeful and effective prevention.  The recondition of prevention is an accurate estimation of the diseases that may occur in pigeons at times of particular stress. 

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The Six Principles of Pigeon Keeping by "Old Hand" of "Pigeon Racing Gazette"

This helpful book deals with the problems of loft design, specialized loft equipment and accessories required to successfully keep racing pigeons.

It clearly illustrates the benefits of adequate ventilation, and highlights the damage that can be caused if this is not achieved.

The book is written in two parts, with part one covering the following six principles:

1. The fundamental degrees of security
2. The secret of ventilation
3. The loft floor
4. Traps and trapping
5. The sustainability of materials for loft and fitting
6. Fittings and fixtures

Part two provides a detailed and illustrated guide to the Construction of the Metal Loft.

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Documents every species of pigeons and doves in detail.  Along with Feeding habits, Voice, Social behaviour, nesting and parental care and more!    

30+ chapters in this book! 

Large format and heavy book! 

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This title  shows a fancier how to select, breed, groom and care for pigeons. Also explains how to prepare pigeons for show, and discusses the rules of judging.

Containing 13 chapters!

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This is the third edition of this book.  

The attention paid to poultry both at home and abroad since the war indicated that the previous edition required some expansion in certain aspects. 

It will be noted that the volume, although not greatly increased in words, has receive a very substantial increase in diagrams and photographs.  

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