To Williams & Norgate   16 February [1861]¹

Dear Sir

Will you be so kind as to enquire price of book as below. As it is illustrated largely it may be very expensive; but its price may be now reduced: if you can get a copy for 1£ or under, will you please send me a copy as soon as you can by Post. If I do not receive a copy in a few days, I shall understand that you cannot get it.

Dear Sir | Yours faithfully | C. Darwin

“Ferguson’s, Illustrated Series of Rare & Prize Poultry. Published by G. Ferguson Beaufort Library King’s R^d. Chelsea; & C. J. Culliford 22 Southampton St^r, Strand 1854.—”²