Encloses feathers from a diseased hen which has assumed cock plumage.
Forwards proofs of the engravings for Variation.
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Encloses feathers from a diseased hen which has assumed cock plumage.
Forwards proofs of the engravings for Variation.
Comments on pigeon and poultry woodcuts.
Observations and queries on poultry.
Alterations to the woodcuts of poultry for Variation.
Thanks WBT for help with woodcuts [for Variation].
Has returned WBT’s curious feathers.