S. H. Lewer - Wright's book of poultry - 1912

S. H. Lewer - Wright's Book of Poultry - 30 coloured plates

- Published circa
- 30 coloured plates [complete]

Condition : Fair/good
- Half-leather binding
- Age-related surface wear
- Pages 12 of foreword until page 6 of introduction are weakly attached to text-block, with pages 7-8 detached; otherwise all-fine

A handsome early‑20th‑century edition of Wright’s Book of Poultry, edited by S. H. Lewer, based on the pioneering work of Lewis Wright, one of the most influential authorities on poultry breeding and exhibition standards. First published in the late 19th century, this richly illustrated reference became the definitive guide for breeders, fanciers, and agriculturalists throughout the Edwardian period.

This circa‑1912 edition retains the classic format: detailed breed descriptions, notes on husbandry, standards for exhibition, and practical guidance on feeding, housing, and management. The volume is celebrated for its high‑quality chromolithograph plates, which depict many of the most important poultry breeds in vivid colour — a major attraction for collectors.

A substantial and visually appealing agricultural classic.