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Lewis Wright’s Poultry – A beautifully produced 1983 illustrated poultry reference work by Dr J Batty, covering traditional poultry breeds and poultry keeping with attractive colour plates and detailed breed information. A desirable title for poultry enthusiasts, smallholding collectors, and agricultural book collectors alike.
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Lewis Wright’s Poultry by Dr J Batty is an attractive and informative modern edition of one of the classic works on poultry breeding, poultry husbandry, and traditional domestic fowl. Published in 1983 by Triplegate Ltd, this edition presents an excellent blend of practical poultry knowledge and visually appealing breed illustrations, making it highly desirable to poultry keepers, breeders, agricultural historians, and collectors of rural and farming literature.
Dr J Batty, noted as a past president of the Old English Game Club, brings authority and enthusiasm to this comprehensive poultry reference. Lewis Wright’s Poultry explores a wide range of poultry breeds and discusses aspects of breeding, characteristics, and poultry management that remain relevant to enthusiasts and smallholders today. The richly illustrated presentation and quality faux leather binding give the volume strong shelf appeal, especially for collectors of country pursuits and agricultural books.
Books relating to traditional poultry breeds and heritage farming have become increasingly collectible, particularly titles focusing on classic English and European poultry lines, bantams, and game fowl. Lewis Wright’s Poultry also appeals to decorative book collectors due to its handsome production quality and colourful dust jacket artwork featuring traditional chickens and fowl.
A desirable addition to any farming, livestock, or agricultural library, this work would suit collectors of poultry literature, rural heritage books, and vintage farming references. It also makes an excellent practical and decorative volume for breeders, hobby farmers, and enthusiasts of traditional country life.
Condition – Very Good
1983 faux leather covered hardcover. Some edge wear and bumps to the boards. Original dust jacket is present and lightly edge worn. Internally clean and securely bound with prior ownership in ink on the title page.
