The illustrated book of poultry with practical schedulesfor judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions. His landmark publication, the illustrated book of poultry, was so popular that it was revised and reprinted several times from 18701911. Other sought after books include those illustrated by harrison weir, especially the 2 volume work our poultry which was both written and illustrated by him. Rare first edition wright s illustrated book of poultry, 1873, with highly unusual errata slip and other discrepancies. Ludlow, lewis wright, cassells illustrated book of. This book sets out to acknowledge the work of lewis wright the great victorian author,editor and poultry,pigeon and animal expert. Wright s book of poultry, revised and edited in accordance with the latest poultry club standards by wright, lewis, 18381905. Perhaps the most famous british 19th century illustrated book on poultry. Houdan these prints first appeared in 1873 in chromolithographs from the illustrated book of poultry. Constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions classic reprint lewis wright on. His comprehensive publications on poultry played a major part in establishing and documenting rare breeds of poultry and tracing their histories, as well as promoting the fancier movement. Black hamburghpair these prints first appeared in 1873 in chromolithographs from the illustrated book of poultry. He illustrated several books published by cassell and others between 1867 and 1886 on poultry and pigeons.
Published 1873 by cassell, petter and galpin in london, paris, new york. The illustrated book of poultry with practical scheduals for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions lewis wright. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1873. Articles attributed to this author are designated in eb1911 by the initials l. By continuing to use our site you consent to the use of cookies. The illustrated book of poultry by lewis wright, first published in 1870 and revised several times in the decades following, was regarded as the.
Page 182 this liquid, being cooled, will afford a white compound of phosphorus and lard, from which the spirit spontaneously separates, and may be poured off to be used again, for none of it enters into the combination, but it merely serves to comminute the phosphorus, and diffuse it in very fine particles through the lard. The 26 chromolithographs and etchings included in the book were originally painted by the artist j. With schedules for judging, 50 chromolithographed plates, numerous illustrations, light spotting to frontispiece, contemporary green half morocco, rubbed, 4to, cassell, 1880. With practical schedules for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions by lewis wright 18381905. Antique poultry prints illustrated book of poultry 1880s. Black east india ducks, black cayuga ducks trillium rare. Constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions. It still remains the most desired book by poultry book collectors and is commonly known as the bible. Book of poultry by lewis wright softcover 19 published by the henneberry co.
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The work featured illustrations of prize winning and other wise remarkable domestic poultry. With practical schedules for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions. This exceptional color poultry chromolithograph is from the illustrated book of poultry by lewis wright. Rare first edition wrights illustrated book of poultry, 1873. A reading from the book of poultry the shelf harvard blogs. Original chromolithographs from the illustrated book of poultry. Lewer, sidney herbert, 1862publication date 1911 topics poultry publisher london, new york, cassell collection americana digitizing sponsor ncsu libraries. These beautiful prints are from lewis wright s illustrated book of poultry, regarded as perhaps the most famous british 19thcentury illustrated book on the subject.
With practical scheduals for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions. Buy online, view images and see past prices for wright lewis. Rare color plate blocks, lewis wright illustrated poultry chromolithograph plates. Author of the practical poultry keeper, optical projection, light, a popular handbook to the microscope, wright s book of poultry, the practical poultry keeper, wright s book of poultry, revised and edited in accordance with the latest. Original chromolithograph prints from lewis wrights illustrated book of poultry dating from the 1880s. Buy wright s book of poultry by lewis wright, sidney herbert lewer isbn. With practical schedules for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern. Ludlow was an ornithological artist who apparently specialized in domestic birds. This is an original antique 1870s print which has been taken from a disbound copy of victorian book, entitled cassells poultry book, by l.
You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. The illustrated book of poultry by lewis wright, first published in 1870 and revised several times in the decades following, was regarded as the most desirable of the english poultry books. Revised and edited in accordance with the latest poultry club standards by s. Illustrated book of poultry, with practical schedules for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions. Illustrated book of poultry, with practical schedules for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The boards are a little worn with rubbing and wear. With practical scheduals for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions lewis wright. Poultry was very popular in victorian england and the book housed a tremendous amount of practical poultry knowledge. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Part of our applewoods pictorial america series, this large format paperback includes 26 images of poultry suitable for framing.
His comprehensive publications on poultry played a major part in. Internally binding a little shaken, but the plates present in clean bright condition with some. The illustrated book of poultry by wright, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bourbon red turkey these prints first appeared in 1873 in chromolithographs from the illustrated book of poultry. The illustrated book of poultry by wright abebooks. Wright s poultry original chromolithgraph engravings posted worldwide. Book the illustrated book of poultry victorian collections. Mcmurray hatchery large selection of day old chicks, poultry and exotic fowl. British author, lewis wright was a poultry, pigeon, and animal expert. The illustrated book of poultry with practical scheduals for. These beautiful prints are from lewis wrights illustrated book of poultry, regarded as perhaps the most famous british 19thcentury illustrated book on the subject.
Large format bound in half leather, fish skin boards. Homestead supplies and poultry equipment available for sale. Illustrated with 50 coloured portraits of prize birds. Ludlow, illustrations spotting mainly to frontispiece, front endpapers and index, first few leaves detached, original pictorial green morocco gilt rubbed, wear to spine, owners inscription and bookplate of downton library, g. The book was part of the natural history series published by cassell and company in england in the second half of the 1800s.
The prints are original chromolithographs after illustrations by j. The illustrated book of poultry was part of the natural history series published by cassell and company in england in the latter half of the 1800s. With practical scheduals for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions by wright, lewis, 18381905. The illustrated book of poultry, by lewis wright, cassell. Illustrated with fifty coloured portraits of prize birds, painted from life by j. With practical schedules for judging, constructed from actual analysis of the best modern decisions by lewis wright published by cassell. Poultry part of our applewoods pictorial america series, this large format paperback includes 26 images of poultry suitable for framing. He was responsible for paving the way to establishing the present day poultry standards,ensuring that judging was done on a fair basis. Ludlow, an ornitholigal artist who specialized in painting domestic birds. Antique poultry prints from lewis wright prints with a past. Description the illustrated book of poultry author. This compound, on being warmed very gently, may be poured out into a. With schedules for judging, 50 chromolithographed plates, 1880 we use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Buy the illustrated book of poultry new edition by wright, lewis, j.
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