Rare 1870s First Edition: The Illustrated Book of Pigeons by Robert Fulton (Cassell Petter & Galpin) Complete With All 50 Color Plates by j.w. Ludlow

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1870s English Half-Leather Illustrated Book of Pigeons by Robert Fulton

For sale is a highly collectible, scarce 19th-century copy of … Read more 1870s English Half-Leather Illustrated Book of Pigeons by Robert Fulton

For sale is a highly collectible, scarce 19th-century copy of The Illustrated Book of Pigeons with Standards for Judging by Robert Fulton, edited by Lewis Wright.

This specific printing features the desirable early "Cassell Petter & Galpin" publisher imprint (London, Paris & New York), placing its production in the mid-to-late 1870s.

Add a touch of timeless English heritage to a study, library, or mantle display with this authentic, mid-Victorian volume.Dating to the mid-to-late 1870s, this scarce first edition of The Illustrated Book of Pigeons with Standards for Judging by Robert Fulton was published by the esteemed house of Cassell Petter & Galpin, London.Design & Display Appeal:This book is beautifully bound in traditional 19th-century half-leather with a dark, richly textured spine and matching leather corners. The flat panels of the boards feature a strikingly weathered, multi-toned marbled paper that displays a gorgeous, authentic patina earned over 150 years on estate library shelves.Interior Artistry:While its exterior makes it an exceptional structural piece for a coffee table or bookshelf vignette, the interior houses a masterclass in Victorian printing history. The book is 100% complete and intact, featuring all 50 full-page chromolithograph (color) plates meticulously reproduced from original paintings by renowned avian illustrator J.W. Ludlow. The color saturation remains incredibly deep and vibrant against the gently aged paper.

100% COMPLETE ILLUSTRATIONS: This volume has been meticulously verified against the index and contains all 50 original, full-page chromolithograph (colored) plates by renowned avian artist J.W. Ludlow. A beautiful, complete reference block or addition to any ornithology, natural history, or antiquarian book collection.
The plates retain excellent color vibrancy and crispness. None have been cut out or extracted.

Binding: Bound in its period half-leather (spine and corners) with marbled paper boards.
Exterior Condition: Shows heavy shelf wear, surface scuffing, and rubbing to the marbled paper boards and leather corners, consistent with its ~150-year age. The structure remains intact. Interior Condition: Pages and plates are overall clean with minor, expected age-toning. See less